# Epping Ongar Railway Santa's Special Trains 2026

> Epping Ongar Railway Santa's Special Trains 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/epping-ongar-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Epping Ongar Railway, North Weald station (vintage bus from Epping or Ongar).

A Santa train from North Weald with a vintage London bus park and ride from Epping or Ongar included. Every child gets a present from Santa and there is a live brass band at the station.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 28 and 29 November, then 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December |
| Times | The times listed are departures of the vintage bus from Epping or Ongar: 11.40, 13.20 and 15.00 in November; 10.35, 12.15, 13.55 and 15.35 in December (no 15.35 on 24 December) |
| Departs From | North Weald [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7175,0.1685) |
| Journey | allow up to 2.5 hours for the whole experience |
| Includes | Vintage London bus park and ride, a return train journey from North Weald, Santa and his friends, and a present for every child |
| Tickets and Price | Sold by the table, not per person: a family space for 2 costs 65 pounds (70 in December), for 4 costs 130 (140); compartments cost more; park and ride bus included |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/santa-specials/) |
| Organiser | Epping Ongar Railway. [Official page](https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/santa-specials/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near North Weald Bassett](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.7175&lng=0.1685&address=North%20Weald%20Bassett%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_epping_ongar_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Epping Ongar Railway](https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/santa-specials/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Epping Ongar Railway Santa's Special Trains?

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