SANTA TRAINS
The Polar Express Train Ride, South Devon Railway 2026
27 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh station.
A licensed, fully acted Polar Express ride at Buckfastleigh, with singing chefs, hot chocolate and a cookie, and Santa handing every child a silver sleigh bell. Families are encouraged to wear pyjamas, and the dates run from late November to 23 December.
| Dates | 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days | Fridays to Sundays from 27 November to 20 December, then daily from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December |
| Times | Several departures a day, from about 10.40am to 7.30pm depending on the date |
| Departs From | Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZ Open in Maps |
| Includes | A theatrical retelling of the film on board, hot chocolate and a cookie, the story read aloud, and a silver sleigh bell handed over by Santa |
| Ages | Adult and child tickets cost the same; under 2s sit on a lap for a small fee and get a bell only, no food or drink |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £35.95, children £35.95. Adults and children pay the same; price depends on date and time (listed up to 52.95). Under 2s on a lap pay 5 pounds. Prices include fees. |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site |
| Organiser | South Devon Railway (event run by PNP Events). Official page |
| At or Near Here | Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market, 26 to 28 Nov 2026 |
| Hotels | Hotels near Buckfastleigh affiliate |
Checked against South Devon Railway, 21 October 2026; PNP Events (ticket site for South Devon Railway, linked from the railway's page), 21 October 2026; PNP Events (ticket site for South Devon Railway), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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Christmas Markets Nearby
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