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.
Excellent service, friendliness and professionalism. What a lovely day outing! I would highly recommend it. - Rosalie
Goeie,more,dit was n ongelooflike wonderlike ervaring.Van die opklim tot by Elgin mark was als super class. Die personeel van Ceres railway company was baie behulpsaam en het als mooi verduidelik. Die rit was prentjie mooi en my pa wat Alzheimer's siekte het, het homself in die oomblik so geniet.Ons sal met die fotos hierdie mooi dag nooit vergeet. Baie dankie aan Ceres railway company. Jul is tops,ons sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand en ons sal dit weer doen. Claire stoom asb nog lank voort. Andrew en Lizanne Besterfield - Lizanne
What a fabulous day out. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We will be back! - Francois
It was an Epic experience with my loved ones. - Nadine
I decided to take this family trip as my grandson (5) has never been on a train. What an awesome experience. We loved every minute of the journey, albeit a few light showers on the way. The cabins were clean and the drop down bunks/beds were my daughter's and grandson's favorite spots. The service on the train by the very friendly staff was impeccable. From routine well-being checks to taking our orders for snacks etc and being delivered to our compartment. Let's say, WE WILL BE BACK very soon. We'll done to the Ceres Rail Company and staff. - Garth
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