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Santa Steam Trains

  • Run by Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
  • Bo'ness Railway Station — Bo'ness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Next: Dec 5–24, 2026

Santa Steam Trains from Bo'ness Railway Station on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway: a festive steam journey with singing, refreshments and a present from Santa for the children.

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Dec 5–24, 2026

Runs 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 December.

From £28 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, operated by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, runs Santa Steam Trains from Bo'ness Railway Station as a start to the festive season. The operator describes it as a journey by steam train to the North Pole (South), with festive singing and complimentary refreshments, and a present from Santa for good girls and boys.

Tickets are sold as standard seating in a shared carriage (a reserved seat, where a party may have to share a table), private compartments for up to eight people, and a quiet coach. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated in the private compartments because of their historic nature.

What to expect

A festive steam train ride with singing and refreshments, and a present from Santa for each child. Infants up to 17 months travel on an adult's lap and receive a present.

Practical info

Trains depart from Bo'ness Railway Station. Standard seating is a reserved seat in a shared carriage and a party may share a table with others. A non-refundable transaction charge applies to ticket orders on the booking site. Contact the railway on 01506 825855.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

What seating options are there on the Bo'ness Santa Steam Trains?▾
Standard seating in a shared carriage, private compartments for up to eight people aged 18 months or over, and a quiet coach.
Do I share a table in standard seating?▾
Possibly. Depending on party size you may have to share a table with people outside your booking.
Can wheelchair users sit in the private compartments?▾
No. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated in compartments because of their historic nature; a reserved wheelchair space in a shared carriage is available.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 2, 2026 from the official site: bkrailway.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: bkrailway.co.uk

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