Morning Santa Steam Express
Passengers step aboard a festively decorated vintage train for a circular steam-hauled journey from London. Throughout the trip, interactive elves entertain guests with stories, songs, and laughter, while Santa visits every child individually to deliver a traditional gift. Children receive an activity sheet and a sweet treat, while adults are treated to hot tea or coffee paired with a mince pie.
Dec 12 – Dec 19, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Coach Class from £45 per person; Club Class from £65 per person; Private Compartment £575 per compartment for up to 6 guests. Adding a child under 2 travelling on an adult’s lap costs an extra £5 during booking.
Hours
Departs London Victoria at 9:15am; scheduled return at 10.39. Timings are approximate and subject to change.
Ages
Children welcome; Pullman Dining carriage reserved for adults and children aged 12 and over only.
Food & Drink
Children receive a sweet treat and bottle of water; adults get tea or coffee and a mince pie, while private-compartment guests also receive seasonal sweet and savoury delicacies.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at London Victoria in good time for departure, because the train cannot wait for latecomers.
- When booking, add any child under 2 who will sit on your lap as an extra, so Santa has a gift ready for them too.
- Bring what you need for nappy changes, since there are toilets on board but the vintage carriages have no baby changing facilities.
- Coach Class works best for groups of four or eight. Parties of more than eight should call the Booking Team to arrange seating together.
- Book at least two passengers, because the Santa Steam Express can't be booked by a single passenger travelling alone.
Special Events & Promotions
- Private Compartment for up to six guests, sold per compartment, with sweet and savoury seasonal treats for adults and a personal visit from Santa
- Under-2s travelling on a lap can be added as an extra when booking so they receive a gift from Santa
Links & Contact
Run by The Steam Dreams Rail Co.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the ticket?
A 90-minute circular steam-hauled journey with allocated seating, singalongs and stories led by Santa's elves, and a visit from Santa to every child. Children get a festive activity sheet, a sweet treat, a bottle of water and a traditional Christmas gift. Adults get freshly brewed tea or coffee with a mince pie.
Does my baby need a ticket?
Children over 2 need their own seat. A child under 2 can sit on your lap, but add them as an extra when booking so Santa has a gift for them.
Are there toilets and baby changing on board?
There are toilets on board, but the vintage carriages have no baby changing facilities.
What's the difference between the classes of travel?
Coach Class has restored 1950s or 1960s carriages with tables for four. Club Class has plush cushioned seats at tables for two or four, with vintage table lamps and curtains. A Private Compartment seats up to six in a wood-panelled space, and adults get sweet and savoury seasonal treats with their tea or coffee.
Which locomotive pulls the train?
70000 Britannia is rostered for the steam-hauled sections. Another engine may be substituted.
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