Train of Lights+Santa
We are delighted to announce that Train of Lights+Santa will be back in 2026 (with even more dates to accommodate demand)! When you book a Train of Lights+Santa ticket you will travel on the fantastic Train of Lights service enjoying all this wonderful experience has to offer with the added bonus of a trip from Santa! He will present each child with a gift and he will be accompanied by a special helper to assist him in his duties.
From 27th November 2026 to 23rd December 2026
- You will enjoy the full Train of Lights service on your outward journey (Paignton to Kingswear.
- Santa and his helper will visit each person at their seat on the return journey (Kingswear to Paignton)
- Each adult and each child will receive a gift from Santa
- Mulled wine and mince pies are not offered on this service
- There is no pantomime on the train or at either Queen's Park Station or Kingswear stations
Tickets for Train of Lights WITHOUT Santa are available.
Starts from Paignton - View location
Dates & Times
November 28th & 29th
December 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd
Departure times : 17:00 & 19:00
2026 Prices:
- Adult (aged 15+) £39.50 (there is no concession fare)
- Child (aged 19months-14years) £29.00
- Children under 0-18 months old travel for free but no seat is provided
Note: there is no family ticket available on this service
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Reviews
- Harry Potteresque - Once on the platform we boarded the train (covid restrictions applied) and stepped back in time and themes of Harry Potters Hogwarts express sprang to mind! Brilliant!
- Superb - Just loved the steam train from Paignton and boat trip in Dartmouth. A real old fashioned journey, social distancing in place. Great scenery and v.friendly helpful crew.
- Fantastic trip - Booked this trip beforehand due to current circumstances. Good pricing, beautiful scenery on the journey, easy to get off & get the ferry straight over. Cruise down the river was also lovely.