2026 dates confirmedOakfield Park - The Santa Express
Raphoe, Co. Donegal
Heritage train through illuminated grounds with visit to Santa's Grotto; entertainment & treats.
2026 tickets on sale
Dates, prices and bookingSanta trains in Ireland 2026
A train ride to meet Santa is the experience that sells out first every year. These are the 17 Santa trains we list, with the ones that have confirmed 2026 dates at the top.
Planning ahead? Read our guide to Santa train rides in Ireland.
Dates and prices checked against each venue's own website on 8 October 2026.
2026 dates confirmed
2026 dates confirmedSanta's House Express
Johnstown, Co. Kildare
Board the Santa train to Santa's Manor, meet Mrs Claus, gifts for each child, funfair tokens included.
Select dates throughout November and December 2026
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2026 dates confirmedWestport Estate - Winter Wonderland
Westport, Co. Mayo
Tinsel Town trail, Wonderland Express train, Mrs Claus storytime, Santa meet & gift.
14-15, 21-22 and 27-29 November; 4-6, 11-13 and 18-23 December 2026. Sensory Santa on Wednesday 2 December
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2026 dates confirmedRPSI - All Aboard for Christmas
Whitehead, Co. Antrim
Steam train rides with Santa at Whitehead Railway Museum on selected December dates.
12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026
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2026 dates confirmedWaterford & Suir Valley Railway - Santa Express
Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford
Heritage railway Santa Express offering a magical 60-minute train journey with Santa visit and gift for children.
28-29 November; weekends 5-20 December; Wednesdays 9 and 16; 22-23 December 2026
Dates, prices and booking2026 dates confirmedRPSI Dublin Santa Specials - Steam Train to Maynooth
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Santa Special heritage train trips from Dublin to Maynooth and back, with three return trips on each operating day.
28 and 29 November, 5 and 6 December, 12 and 13 December 2026
Dates, prices and booking2026 dates confirmedStradbally Woodland Railway - The Santa Train
Stradbally, Co. Laois
A steam train ride through decorated woodland with Mrs Claus, followed by a visit with Santa where each child gets a present. The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
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2026 dates confirmedBirr Castle Demesne - The Birr Castle Christmas Express
Birr, Co. Offaly
A ride on the Christmas Express through the castle grounds to the castle, where families meet Mrs Claus and then Santa by the fireside. The visit lasts about an hour.
28 and 29 November; 4-6, 11-13 and 17-22 December 2026
Dates, prices and booking2026 dates confirmedSanta Express Mullingar
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
A return journey of about one hour on a real train from Mullingar station, run by a volunteer scout group. Santa visits every child at their seat with a gift.
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026
Dates, prices and booking2026 dates confirmedDownpatrick & County Down Railway - Lapland Express
Downpatrick, Co. Down
A heritage train trip lasting about an hour and a half in total, with a visit to Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves. Each child gets a present.
Weekends: 28-29 November and 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20 December 2026
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Rathwood Santa Train
Tullow, Co. Carlow
Board the Rathwood Express through the woods, meet Santa & Mrs Claus, gift for kids, funfair add-ons.
Returning for 2026. Please check with venue for available dates
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Luggwoods - Santa's Enchanted Forest
Saggart, Co. Dublin
Forest trail to meet elves & Santa with photo ops and gifts for children.
Returning for 2026. Please check with venue for available dates
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Wells House & Gardens - Wonderful Christmas
Gorey, Co. Wexford
Magical Christmas experience at historic Wells House with train ride and Santa grotto.
Returning for 2026. Please check with venue for available dates
Dates, prices and bookingFintown Railway - Santa Train
Fintown, Co. Donegal
A festive train ride on the Fintown Railway where children meet Santa. Tea, coffee and treats are served in the Engine Shed.
Returning for 2026. Please check with venue for available dates
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Christmas Island - Hidden Valley Holiday Park
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Enchanted train journey, ornament decorating, Santa houseboat visit, Mrs Claus & elves.
Please check with venue for available dates
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Wicklow Christmas Market - Santa Express
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Santa Express train experience as part of Wicklow's festive Christmas market.
Please check with venue for available dates
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre - Santa Express
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Heritage railway Santa Express at Donegal Railway Heritage Centre.
Please check with venue for available dates
Dates, prices and bookingGood to know
- When do Santa trains run in Ireland in 2026?
- Santa's House Express: Select dates throughout November and December 2026. Westport Estate: 14-15, 21-22 and 27-29 November; 4-6, 11-13 and 18-23 December 2026. Sensory Santa on Wednesday 2 December. RPSI: 12, 13, 19, 20 and 21 December 2026. Waterford & Suir Valley Railway: 28-29 November; weekends 5-20 December; Wednesdays 9 and 16; 22-23 December 2026. RPSI Dublin Santa Specials: 28 and 29 November, 5 and 6 December, 12 and 13 December 2026. Stradbally Woodland Railway: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December 2026. Birr Castle Demesne: 28 and 29 November; 4-6, 11-13 and 17-22 December 2026. Santa Express Mullingar: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026. Downpatrick & County Down Railway: Weekends: 28-29 November and 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20 December 2026. Rathwood Santa Train, Luggwoods, Wells House & Gardens, Fintown Railway, Christmas Island, Wicklow Christmas Market and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre have not published 2026 dates yet, so please check with the venue for available dates.
- How much is a Santa train ticket in Ireland?
- Oakfield Park: Per train compartment: 4 people €109, 5 people €129, 6 people €149. Westport Estate: Children €39.50, adults €19.50, under 2s €15, plus €3 booking fee. RPSI: Adult £16.50, child £23, plus £1 booking fee. Waterford & Suir Valley Railway: Child €25 (€20 on Wednesdays 9 and 16 December), adult €14, baby €10. Birr Castle Demesne: Child (1 to 12) €28 with gift, adult €22, infant €10. Santa Express Mullingar: Child aged 2 and over €30 to €32.50, adult €22.50 to €25, plus booking fees. Downpatrick & County Down Railway: Children £27 with present, adults £22, infants free, plus booking fee. Luggwoods: Adult from €34.95, child from €44.95, baby from €10.95. Wells House & Gardens: Child €27.95 to €32.95, adult €21.95 to €24.95, under 1 €13.95, plus booking fee.
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