# Severn Valley Railway The Elf Express 2026

> Severn Valley Railway The Elf Express 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/severn-valley-railway-elf-express/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Bridgnorth Station, Severn Valley Railway.

A theatrical, puppet-led steam train ride from Bridgnorth to Highley and back in your own private compartment. Santa visits every family on board and each child gets a present.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | Selected dates from 28 November to Christmas Eve 2026 |
| Times | Departures at 10am, 12.15pm, 2.30pm and 4.45pm |
| Departs From | Bridgnorth WV16 4AX [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.5322,-2.4207) |
| Journey | about 75 minutes, Bridgnorth to Highley and return, staying on the train |
| Includes | Private compartment, meeting Santa and characters on board, a present for each child, a gingerbread biscuit for all, a wooden tree decoration for adults and a child Freedom of the Line ticket for 2027 |
| Ages | Children under two travel free and receive a present |
| Tickets and Price | Group prices only: private compartment for four from £164, for six from £246, additional passenger £41; under-2s travel free |
| Organiser | Severn Valley Railway. [Official page](https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-elf-express/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Bridgnorth](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=52.5322&lng=-2.4207&address=Bridgnorth%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_severn_valley_railway_elf_express_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Severn Valley Railway](https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-elf-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Severn Valley Railway The Elf Express?

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## 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  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/benthall-hall/) [Himley Hall Christmas Craft & Gift Fair  Himley, Staffordshire  14 to 15 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/himley-hall/) [Bewdley Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Market  Bewdley, Worcestershire  21 Nov 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bewdley/) [Stourbridge Christmas Lights Switch-on Market  Stourbridge, West Midlands  21 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stourbridge/)

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