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.
Absolutely amazing. Can't wait to do it again. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. - Wendy
What a wonderful day! It was an experience that one cannot forget! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will do it again in the very near future. Thank you so much Ceres Rail! Elsa Holtzhausen - Elsa
This is a true bucket list item I would recommend to anyone. Steam train is definitely the true star here and well restored cabins brings back lots of good memories. The staff is also very professional and makes sure everyone on the train is well informed and looked after for the whole day. The Elgin market is also really worldclass and there is something to eat and drink for everyone. Since our two year old attended the trip he simply cannot stop talking about "trains', and it is already three weeks later :D. Looking forward to do it again soon. - Jacques
Great family outing. A rare experience having no rush and traveling slowly... - Georgia
Fantastic trip. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Well organised and was perfectly on time. We had an amazing day. The food at elgin market was excellent with many options. - Denise
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