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2026 DATES, TIMES & PRICES

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Brought to you by the Telford Steam Railway, The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride will be here for 2026!
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​Will you be travelling with us to the North Pole in 2026? Well if you are, take a look below for information on which days and times we will be running.
Prices for each day are also available below. Tickets will be on sale in the next few weeks.


There are two classes of travel, standard and premium. Premium class passengers will each receive the special limited edition ceramic POLAR EXPRESS™ mug and a POLAR EXPRESS™ bag for each pair of seats.
All passengers will enjoy the same level of performance in both our Standard and Premium class carriages, getting to see Santa and receive a Silver Sleigh Bell from Santa – the first gift of Christmas.  All passengers enjoy Hot Chocolate and Cookies during the journey (dietary alternatives are available)

Standard and premium services are on different coaches, thus customers for each service will be seated in different coaches depending on the ticket type that has been purchased.

Please visit our frequently asked questions page
FAQs | THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride - Telford Steam Railway

CHANGED FOR 2026: The price below is PER PERSON.  Tickets are ONLY sold in pairs.  Single tickets are not available.

Example - for a party of 3 you would need to purchase FOUR tickets
for a party of 5 you would need to purchase SIX tickets

Passengers aged 2 and under travel free on the lap of an adult (one child per adult)
Saturday 21 November
15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £33.99 per person
PREMIUM = £45.99 per person

Sunday 22 November
15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50
STANDARD = £33.99 per person
PREMIUM = £45.99 per person

Monday 23,  Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25, Thursday 26, Friday 27 November - CLOSED

Saturday 28 November
15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £34.99 per person
PREMIUM = £46.99 per person

Sunday 29 November
15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50
STANDARD = £34.99 per person
PREMIUM = £46.99 per person

Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 December - CLOSED

Friday 4 December
15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50
STANDARD = £35.99 per person

PREMIUM = £47.99 per person

Saturday 5 December
13:45 (SEN)   15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £35.99 per person
PREMIUM = £47.99 per person

Sunday 6 December
13:45    15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50

STANDARD = £35.99 per person
PREMIUM = £47.99 per person

Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December - CLOSED

Wednesday 9 December
15:15
Schools only 
16:45 (SEN)   18:20   19:50
STANDARD = £37.99 per person

Thursday 10 December
15:15
Schools only
16:45 18:20 19:50
STANDARD = £37.99 per person

Friday 11 December
15:15     16:45     18:20     19:50

STANDARD = £37.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person


Saturday 12 December
13:45    15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50

STANDARD = £37.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person

Sunday 13 December
13:45    15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50

STANDARD = £37.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person

Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 December - CLOSED

Wednesday 16 December
15:15     
16:45     18:20     19:50
STANDARD = £38.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person


Thursday 17 December
15:15    
16:45    18:20    19:50
STANDARD = £38.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person

Friday 18 December
15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50

STANDARD = £38.99 per person
PREMIUM = £49.99 per person

Saturday 19 December
13:45    15:15    16:45    18:20    19:50

PREMIUM = £50.99 per person

Sunday 20 December
13:45    15:15    16:45    18:20   19:50

PREMIUM = £51.99 per person

Monday 21 December
13:45   15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £39.99 per person
PREMIUM = £52.99 per person

Tuesday 22 December
13:45   15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £40.99 per person
PREMIUM = £53.99 per person

Wednesday 23 December
13:45   15:15   16:45   18:20   19:50

STANDARD = £41.99 per person
PREMIUM = £55.99 per person


THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s26). THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Telford Steam Railway event is operated and managed by TSRE21 Limited, Registered in England and Wales. Company Number 13431599. VAT Number 266128302, on behalf of the Telford Horsehay Steam Trust Company Number 01970570
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THIS SITE IS OPERATED BY VOLUNTEERS OF THE TELFORD STEAM RAILWAY © 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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TELFORD STEAM RAILWAY IS THE TRADING NAME OF THE TELFORD HORSEHAY STEAM TRUST COMPANY LIMITED
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  • Home
  • OUR RAILWAY
    • About Us >
      • Vision and Mission statements
    • Latest News
    • Make a donation to the railway
    • 5619 100th ANNIVERSARY APPEAL
    • Videos
    • Facilities
    • Our Rolling Stock
  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
    • Home
    • Buy Tickets 2026
    • Accessibility
    • The Experience
    • FAQ's
    • 2026 Dates, Times & Prices
    • Polar Express Terms and Conditions
    • Arrival to the Event
    • Group Bookings
    • Joining the Team >
      • Supporting Staff
  • PLANNING YOUR VISIT
    • Our Next Running Day
    • Getting to us
    • Accessibility
    • What to see and do
    • Timetable and Fares >
      • KIDS FOR A QUID in 2025
      • Discounts and Special Offers
    • Loco Roster
    • Dining Services
    • Telford Town Tramway
    • Experiences
    • Where to Stay
    • FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions
  • Events 2026
    • Easter Egg Hunt
    • Cream Tea Special
    • Fish & Chip Special
    • Exotic Express
    • Teddy Bears Picnic
    • Classic Transport Day
    • Pirates & Princesses
    • Model Railway Exhibition
    • 1940s Weekend
    • Murder Mystery
  • Contact us
  • Support Us
    • Membership
    • Becoming a Volunteer
    • Easy Fundraising
    • T&W Community Lottery
  • Leave a Review
  • ONLINE STORE
    • Tickets
    • Freight Stop Gift Shop