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. PLEASE NOTE: Delays do occur on the railways that are out of our control. Delays of up to 2.5 hours have been known to occur at times. The time at the market will be adjusted, and will thus influence the time that the train arrives back at the departure point.
07h45 Depart from platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town
11h15 Arrive in Elgin (subject to delays en-route)
14h15 Departure from Elgin (adjusted if delays occur en-route)
18:15 Arrive back in Cape Town (subject to delays)
We are so excited to have you on board!
The rail journey from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market (Elgin) and back.
Unforgettable memories
1. For information regarding wheelchair access, please email bookings@ceresrail.co.za
2. We do not permit own food or drinks on board, but we do allow baby foods and items related to health conditions
3. No smoking is permitted.
4. We cannot control the actions of communities alongside the rail line, although we do out best to. We do have sporadic incidents of stones that are thrown at the train through certain areas; we undertake to do our best to monitor the known hotspots to ensure passengers are protected, and communities are engaged. We have patrollers on duty at various points along the railway line.
We had a great day out, the lady in our compartment (sorry can't remember her name) was excellent, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made trip so much more. Senerary was amazing Market nice - Nicky
An amazing day spent in the Family Coupe Suite cabin. I took my 10 month old son mother and partner and we found the whole experience delightful. The mountain views arriving Elgin were stunning and the whole route was very well organised. The Elgin Market was fantastic with many food options and some nice live music. Highly recommend and would definitely in a couple years time. I bought a nice train hat as well. The Train staff volunteers were fantastic and made the experience even more enjoyable - Alex
Absolutely incredible - Bradley
Taking the steam train to Elgin was such a treat for us. It brought back many childhood memories as we went on the Trans Karoo train journey every year in December as children. It was worth seeing the joy on our 8 year old grandsons face, he smiled all the way. The Elgin Food Market was a wonderful surprise, the food was fantastic with excellent service. We can highly recommend this experience ! - Henrina
An outing with a difference. Punctual departure and very good organising. A perfect trip for visitors from other countries or provinces. Loved it. - Petro
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