SANTA TRAINS

Lapland Express 2026

Name: Lapland Express 2026
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick station

28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick station.

A 45-minute Lapland Express with Santa, Mrs Claus and elves, running to Inch Abbey and back on a heritage diesel this year. Children get a plush toy present and everyone gets a drink and treat.

Dates	28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026
Days	Saturdays and Sundays: 28 and 29 November, 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 19 and 20 December
Times	Trains depart Downpatrick at 12.00, 1.15pm, 2.30pm, 3.55pm and 5.10pm; not every time runs every day; a quiet train runs at 4.30pm on 28 November
Departs From	Downpatrick BT30 6LZ Open in Maps
Journey	about 45 minutes, to Inch Abbey and back
Includes	Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves, a present for each child, and a drink and treat for every passenger
Ages	All ages; teenagers who do not want a present can buy an adult ticket
Tickets and Price	Adults £22, children £27. Children's price includes a plush toy present from Santa; babies up to 12 months who need no present, drink or treat are free; no concessions
Booking	Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site
Organiser	Downpatrick & County Down Railway. Official page
Hotels	Hotels near Downpatrick affiliate

Checked against Downpatrick & County Down Railway, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.