Poet's Corner train times
On weekdays, 12 trains leave Poet's Corner, from 05:34 to 19:23. The trip to Durban takes about 47 minutes.
Check before you travel
- PRASA last updated the Durban timetables on 29 April 2026. Times may have changed since then.
- Trains run on one track between Rossburgh and Pinetown, so expect delays. (GroundUp, 1 September 2026)
- Lines
- Old Main Line
- To Durban, weekdays
- 6 trains · first 05:34 · last 18:34
- To Pinetown, weekdays
- 6 trains · first 06:23 · last 19:23
- Journey to Durban
- About 47 minutes
- Not published
- No public-holiday timetable. No Sunday timetable.
Weekdays
6 to Durban · 6 to Pinetown
| Departs | To | Train |
|---|---|---|
| 05:34 | Durban | 0023 |
| 07:34 | Durban | 0035 |
| 09:34 | Durban | 0047 |
| 14:34 | Durban | 0063 |
| 16:34 | Durban | 0079 |
| 18:34 | Durban | 0091 |
| Departs | To | Train |
|---|---|---|
| 06:23 | Pinetown | 0024 |
| 08:23 | Pinetown | 0036 |
| 13:23 | Pinetown | 0052 |
| 15:23 | Pinetown | 0064 |
| 17:23 | Pinetown | 0080 |
| 19:23 | Pinetown | 0090 |
Saturdays
3 to Durban · 3 to Pinetown
| Departs | To | Train |
|---|---|---|
| 05:34 | Durban | 0023 |
| 07:34 | Durban | 0035 |
| 16:34 | Durban | 0079 |
| Departs | To | Train |
|---|---|---|
| 06:23 | Pinetown | 0024 |
| 08:23 | Pinetown | 0036 |
| 18:23 | Pinetown | 0080 |
Times from PRASA's published timetables, last updated by PRASA on 29 April 2026. These are scheduled times, not live positions, and trains can be delayed or cancelled. PRASA ai is independent and not affiliated with PRASA or Metrorail. See the Durban trains move in 3D.
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