# The Polar Express Train Ride, Brecon Mountain Railway 2026

> The Polar Express Train Ride, Brecon Mountain Railway 2026 runs 13 November to 23 December 2026. Adults from £34.95, children £34.95. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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SANTA TRAINS

13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Pant Station, Brecon Mountain Railway, near Merthyr Tydfil.

A themed Polar Express steam train ride with character interactions, a book reading, hot chocolate and a cookie, carols and a sleigh bell gift from Santa. This is the railway's first year running it, and the page says it is sold out.

| Dates | 13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Departs From | Pant CF48 2DD [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7737,-3.3608) |
| Journey | a 2-hour experience including about 45 minutes on the train and a 30-minute stop at the North Pole, 2.5 miles each way |
| Includes | Hot chocolate and cookie, a golden ticket souvenir, meeting Santa and a sleigh bell gift for each guest |
| Ages | All ages; children aged 2 and under pay a reduced fare without a seat |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £34.95, children £34.95. Off-peak £34.95, standard £42.95, peak £49.95 for adult or child; under-3s £5 with no seat or hot chocolate; premium add-on £12; online booking fee applies |
| Booking | Sold out when we checked. [Official page](https://www.bmr.wales/all-rides/polarexpress/) |
| Organiser | Brecon Mountain Railway. [Official page](https://www.bmr.wales/all-rides/polarexpress/) |
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Checked against [Brecon Mountain Railway](https://www.bmr.wales/all-rides/polarexpress/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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/).

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