# The Polar Express Train Ride, Telford Steam Railway 2026 > The Polar Express Train Ride, Telford Steam Railway 2026 runs 21 November to 23 December 2026. Adults from £33.99, children £33.99. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/polar-express-telford-steam-railway/ SANTA TRAINS 21 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, Telford Steam Railway, Horsehay. A licensed Polar Express ride run by the railway itself, with hot chocolate and cookies and Santa handing out a silver sleigh bell. Tickets are sold in pairs only, standard or premium class. | Dates | 21 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days | Mostly Fridays to Sundays, with some weekdays; the page lists every day, and closes the days between | | Times | Departures at 3.15pm, 4.45pm, 6.20pm and 7.50pm; extra 1.45pm trains at weekends from 5 December and on some weekdays near Christmas | | Where | Telford Steam Railway, Horsehay TF4 2NF [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.6607,-2.4874) | | Includes | Theatrical ride with hot chocolate and a cookie, a visit from Santa and a silver sleigh bell; premium class adds a ceramic mug and bag | | Ages | Passengers aged 2 and under travel free on an adult's lap, no ticket needed | | Tickets and Price | Adults from £33.99, children £33.99. Standard class per person, tickets sold in multiples of two; premium class costs more (up to 55.99); price rises through the season. Passengers aged 2 and under travel free on a lap. | | Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/polar-days-times-prices-2026.html) | | Organiser | Telford Steam Railway. [Official page](https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/polar-days-times-prices-2026.html) | | Hotels | [Hotels near Telford](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.6607&lng=-2.4874&address=Telford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_polar_express_telford_steam_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) | Checked against [Telford Steam Railway](https://www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk/polar-days-times-prices-2026.html), 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 Spotted something out of date?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, Telford Steam Railway? **Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Telford](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.6607&lng=-2.4874&address=Telford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_polar_express_telford_steam_railway_link), priced for a night it is on. [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Christmas Markets Nearby Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates. [Benthall Artisan Christmas Fair Broseley, Shropshire 24 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 Closed on Thu 29 Oct, Fri 30 Oct 3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/benthall-hall/) [Gander Christmas Market Shrewsbury, Shropshire 5 to 6 Dec 2026 12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/shrewsbury/) [Wolverhampton Christmas Shopping Market Wolverhampton, West Midlands 11 to 17 Dec 2026 16 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wolverhampton/) [Himley Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Fair Himley, Staffordshire 14 to 15 Nov 2026 17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/himley-hall/) [All santa trains](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/) · [Christmas markets near you](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/)