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Halloween

The Fright Express — Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

  • Run by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
  • Caernarfon Station (Welsh Highland Railway) — Caernarfon, Wales, United Kingdom

Next: Oct 28–31, 2026

An evening Halloween steam train on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon to Dinas and back, followed by about an hour of entertainment in Caernarfon Station.

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Next edition

Oct 28–31, 2026

Wed Oct 28 to Sat Oct 31: evening trains from Caernarfon to Dinas and back, then about an hour of entertainment at Caernarfon Station.

From £5 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Fright Express is the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways' Halloween steam train experience, where nightmares come to life, as the operator puts it. It is an evening trip from Caernarfon to Dinas and back, about an hour on the train, followed by about an hour of entertainment in Caernarfon Station for those who survive the journey.

Wearing a Halloween costume is welcome but not mandatory. A toilet is available on board and there are no refreshments on the train, although passengers can buy ghoulish snacks to take on board from Cafe De Winton.

What to expect

An evening spooky adventure: about one hour on the train from Caernarfon to Dinas and back, then about one hour of entertainment in Caernarfon Station. Halloween costume welcome, not mandatory. No refreshments on board; snacks can be bought beforehand at Cafe De Winton.

Practical info

The train leaves from Caernarfon Station, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2PF. Tickets are sold on the railways' FareHarbor booking page, which adds a booking fee. A toilet is available on the train and there are no refreshments on board. Phone 01766 516000.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does The Fright Express leave from?▾
From Caernarfon Station, running to Dinas and back.
How long does it last?▾
About one hour on the train, followed by about an hour of entertainment in Caernarfon Station.
Should I wear a costume?▾
The operator invites you to wear your Halloween costume but says it is not mandatory.
Are there refreshments on board?▾
No. There are no refreshments on the train, but you can buy ghoulish snacks to take on board from Cafe De Winton.
Is there a toilet on the train?▾
Yes, a toilet is available for passengers.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: fareharbor.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: festrail.co.uk

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