Ceres Rail Company offers a magnificent return trip to the Elgin Railway Market aboard our historic passenger train. Our train is usually hauled by a heritage steam locomotive and a diesel, but at times, due to the fire risk and other events beyond our control, the trip may be hauled by two diesel locomotives.
The journey begins at 07h45 from the platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town. Once aboard you will enjoy a 3-hour rail experience to Elgin, traveling through the beautiful Cape, up the majestic Sir Lowrys Pass, and then down into the Elgin Valley. We have a fully licensed cash bar on board as well as a dining car providing coffee and other snacks. Various books and memorabilia are also available for purchase onboard. We also have a card machine to make life easier.
Our destination is the fabulous Art Deco & Art Nouveau inspired Elgin Railway Market (www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za) where you will spend a few hours at your leisure. At the market, whilst enjoying the live music, you can wander through the many stalls offering delicious food, a wide selection of local wines, ciders and gin. Various bespoke craft stalls selling a wide range of goods including jewellery, leather goods, wire art, etc are also on site. There is a wonderful play area outside for the children to enjoy too.
We depart from Elgin at 14h15 , arriving back Cape Town at approximately 18h00.
07h45 Depart from platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town
11h15 Arrive in Elgin
14h15 Departure from Elgin
18:15 Arrive back in Cape Town
We are so excited to have you on board!
The rail journey from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market (Elgin) and back.
Unforgettable memories
For information regarding wheelchair access, please email bookings@ceresrail.co.za
We do not permit own food or drinks on board, but we do allow baby foods and items related to health conditions
No smoking is permitted.
Ceres Rail Company
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. EVERYTHING WAS VERY WELL ORGANISED AND THE STAFF ON THE TRAIN TOOK EXCELLENT CARE OF THE PASSENGERS ON BOARD. LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT TRIP - Ignatius
We had a wonderful day out. It was superbly organised. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The seats on the train were comfortable with cushions, even though we had the cheapest seats. We loved it. - Gail
I loved the trip. It was my second time around. It is well organized before and on the trip with the whats app group announcements. Cleaning is constant. The team is friendly. Keep steaming along. - MARCIA
Ek wil net graag almal wat betrokke is by Ceres rail dankie se vir n wonderlike ondervinding Almal was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam Dit het ons terug geneem na vroeer dae Baie dankie - Gerrida
Everything was PERFECT and very well organized. All information very clear and you are updated and kept informed. All instructions clear, and signs even when arriving to the parking for the event at the Waterfront. The train lovely experience and so glad I got to experience it. - Liza
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