# The Polar Express Train Ride, Spa Valley Railway 2026

> The Polar Express Train Ride, Spa Valley Railway 2026 runs 7 November to 30 December 2026. Adults from £37.95. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

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SANTA TRAINS

7 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West station.

A licensed Polar Express ride on the Spa Valley line from Tunbridge Wells West, with golden tickets, dancing chefs, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa. It runs from early November to the end of December.

| Dates | 7 Nov to 30 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Mostly weekends and Thursdays and Fridays in November and December, and daily from 21 to 24 December and 28 to 30 December |
| Times | Several departures a day, from about 11am to 7.15pm |
| Departs From | Tunbridge Wells West TN2 5QY [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.1243,0.2544) |
| Includes | Theatrical retelling of the film with dancing chefs, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £37.95. Price depends on date and time and runs from 37.95 to 73.95; 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](https://spavalleythepolarexpressride.com/availability/) |
| Organiser | PNP Events with Spa Valley Railway. [Official page](https://spavalleythepolarexpressride.com/) |
| At or Near Here | [The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tunbridge-wells/), 13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Tunbridge Wells](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.1243&lng=0.2544&address=Tunbridge%20Wells%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-07&checkout=2026-11-08&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_polar_express_spa_valley_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [PNP Events (ticket site for the Spa Valley ride)](https://spavalleythepolarexpressride.com/availability/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 The Polar Express Train Ride, Spa Valley Railway?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market  Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent  13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tunbridge-wells/) [Hever Christmas Fair  Hever, Kent  6 Nov 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/) [Christmas Market at Chartwell  Westerham, Kent  19 to 22 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chartwell/) [Sussex Guild Christmas Selling Exhibition at Standen  East Grinstead, West Sussex  21 Nov to 23 Dec 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/standen/)

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