# Father Christmas Yuletide Express 2026

> Father Christmas Yuletide Express 2026 runs 28 November to 24 December 2026. Adults £29.95. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/swanage-railway/

SANTA TRAINS

28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Swanage Station, Swanage Railway.

A one-hour return steam journey from Swanage Station where Father Christmas visits each family at their seat. Every child gets a gift, everyone gets a candy cane and chocolate coins, and the ticket also covers other services that day.

| Dates | 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days | 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026 |
| Departs From | Swanage BH19 1HB [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.6099,-1.9601) |
| Journey | a one-hour return journey |
| Includes | A gift for every child, a candy cane and chocolate coins for all, a wish on the Christmas Wishing Tree, and unlimited travel on other standard services that day |
| Ages | Under-2s on a lap pay a reduced fare and get a gift |
| Tickets and Price | Adults £29.95. Standard seating £29.95 per ticket; children on laps (under 2s) £14.95 with a gift; private family compartment for up to 6 people £199.95; relaxed carriage is a quieter option at the same prices as standard seating |
| Booking | Booking is advised. [Book on the official site](https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/father-christmas-yuletide-express) |
| Organiser | Swanage Railway. [Official page](https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/father-christmas-yuletide-express) |
| At or Near Here | [Artisans on the Beach](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/swanage/), 21 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Swanage](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.6099&lng=-1.9601&address=Swanage%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_swanage_railway_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Swanage Railway](https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/father-christmas-yuletide-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Father Christmas Yuletide Express?

**Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Swanage](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.6099&lng=-1.9601&address=Swanage%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_santa_swanage_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.

[Artisans on the Beach  Swanage, Dorset  21 Nov to 20 Dec 2026  Open days within these dates not yet published  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/swanage/) [Compton Acres Christmas Market  Poole, Dorset  20 to 21 Nov 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/compton-acres/) [Bournemouth Christmas Market  Bournemouth, Dorset  12 Nov to 31 Dec 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bournemouth/) [Dorset Team Christmas Fair  Wimborne Minster, Dorset  5 to 6 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wimborne-christmas-fair/)

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