# North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express 2026

> North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Adults from £29.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/north-yorkshire-moors-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

A one-hour steam round trip between Pickering and Levisham with Santa's elves and a personal visit from Santa on board. This year's theme is the Gingerbread Man, with festive games and a letter-to-Santa post box back at the station.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12 and 13 December, then 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24 December 2026 |
| Times | 28 November departures at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm; other dates on the page's date list |
| Departs From | Pickering YO18 7AJ [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.2449,-0.7777) |
| Journey | an hour-long round trip between Pickering and Levisham |
| Includes | A gingerbread man plush toy (20cm) and a festive book for every child, and time with Santa on the train |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £29.50. Per person: £29.50 on 28 and 29 November, £34.50 on 5, 6, 12 and 13 December, £39.50 on 19 to 24 December; carer ticket £17.50; £1.50 booking fee per booking. Prices held at 2025 levels |
| Organiser | North Yorkshire Moors Railway. [Official page](https://www.nymr.co.uk/tickets-experiences/whats-on/santa-express/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Pickering](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=54.2449&lng=-0.7777&address=Pickering%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_north_yorkshire_moors_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [North Yorkshire Moors Railway](https://www.nymr.co.uk/tickets-experiences/whats-on/santa-express/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Ampleforth Abbey Christmas Craft Market  Ampleforth, North Yorkshire  28 to 29 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ampleforth-abbey/) [Scarborough Sparkle  Scarborough, North Yorkshire  27 to 29 Nov 2026  15 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/scarborough/) [York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)  York, North Yorkshire  12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026  Closed Tuesdays  23 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/york/)

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