SANTA TRAINS
Strathspey Railway Santa's Elf Express 2026
28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Strathspey Railway, Aviemore station.
A steam-hauled Highland Christmas train from Aviemore where Santa visits every table and each child gets a gift and an activity book. Choose from standard tables, an observation carriage, first-class compartments or an adults-only carriage.
| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
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| Days | Selected dates: 28 and 29 November; 5 and 6 December; 11 to 13 December; 17 to 20 December; 21 to 24 December |
| Departs From | Aviemore PH22 1PY Open in Maps |
| Journey | about 1 hour 45 minutes return |
| Includes | Santa visits every table, a souvenir gift and festive activity book for each child, singalongs with the elves |
| Ages | Every child from 10 months gets a gift; children aged 3 and over need their own seat; babies under 10 months travel free |
| Tickets and Price | Standard Elf Express tickets are sold as fixed-price tables (up to 2 or up to 4 people), not per person; toddler tickets (10 months to 2 years) cost 5 pounds; table prices not shown on the page read |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site |
| Organiser | Strathspey Railway. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Aviemore affiliate |
Checked against Strathspey Railway (ticket portal linked from the railway's site), 21 October 2026; Strathspey 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 Spotted something out of date?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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