Santa Steam Express returns to Victoria station
Festive steam train journeys offering a 90-minute experience with Santa are scheduled for December 2026.
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Steam Dreams is offering a Santa Steam Express service from Victoria station in December 2026. The festive train journeys will run on two Saturdays: 12 December and 19 December 2026. Each experience is scheduled to last approximately 90 minutes.
Festive onboard experience
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Passengers boarding the train at Victoria station will travel for about 90 minutes. The service includes meeting Santa Claus, his elves, interactive storytelling, and singalongs. Guests will receive a drink and a sweet treat upon boarding the festively-decorated vintage carriages, which are pulled by an historic locomotive. The train does not travel far from the London suburbs during its journey.
Ticket information
Tickets for the Santa Steam Express start at £55 per person. The available options are divided into three classes: Coach, Club, and Private Compartments.
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Questions this report answers
+When is the Santa Steam Express running in 2026?
The Santa Steam Express service will operate from Victoria station on Saturday 12 December and Saturday 19 December 2026. Multiple trips are scheduled to take place on each of these dates.
+How long does the Santa Steam Express experience last?
Each experience on the Santa Steam Express is approximately 90 minutes long. This duration includes the train journey itself and the onboard activities with Santa and his elves.
+What is included in the Santa Steam Express ticket?
Tickets for the Santa Steam Express include a 90-minute journey on a vintage steam train from Victoria station. Passengers will meet Santa and his elves, enjoy interactive storytelling and singalongs, and receive a drink and a sweet treat.
+How much do tickets for the Santa Steam Express cost?
Tickets for the Santa Steam Express start at £55 per person. There are three classes of tickets available: Coach, Club, and Private Compartments.
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