# Strathspey Railway Santa's Elf Express 2026

> Strathspey Railway Santa's 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/strathspey-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.1887,-3.8278) |
| 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](https://strathspeyrailway.digitickets.co.uk/category/63917?branches.branchID=2482) |
| Organiser | Strathspey Railway. [Official page](https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/) |
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Checked against [Strathspey Railway (ticket portal linked from the railway's site)](https://strathspeyrailway.digitickets.co.uk/category/63917?branches.branchID=2482), 21 October 2026; [Strathspey Railway](https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Strathspey Railway Santa's Elf Express?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle  Ballater, Aberdeenshire  6 to 8 Nov 2026  25 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/) [Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fairs at Eden Court  Inverness, Highland  20 to 29 Nov 2026  Open 20 to 22 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only  25 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/inverness/)

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