Book Now: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride 2026
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Online Prices Only
Adult Ticket Price On the day ticket price
Aged 17+
£20.00 £22.00
Child Ticket Price
Aged 0 - 16
free
Senior Ticket Price On the day ticket price
Aged 65+
£16.40 £18.40
Dog Ticket Price On the day ticket price
Dogs
£10.00 £10.00
We are no longer taking online bookings for this event, but please turn up at the railway and purchase a ticket at our booking office

Heritage Train Rides

Trains Stopping at, Consall, Cheddleton & Ipstones

Enjoy a scenic steam or heritage diesel train ride through the Staffordshire Moorlands, with daytime services and selected summer evening departures from Froghall. Travel through beautiful countryside, call at stations including Consall and Cheddleton, and experience the charm of heritage rail travel at a pace that invites you to relax, explore, and make a day or evening of it.

Whether you're planning a family outing, a leisurely trip through the valley, or a different kind of summer evening out, our heritage train rides offer a memorable way to see the Churnet Valley. Sit back and enjoy the journey, or stop off along the line to discover historic stations, countryside walks, and more to explore.


Running Days

Please also see timetable below

 

Departure 1 Departure 2
Froghall Departs 1030 1330
Consall Departs 1042 1342
Cheddleton Departs 1054 1354
Ipstones Departs 1140 1440
Cheddleton Departs 1220 1520
Consall Departs 1232 1532
Froghall Arrive 1239 1539

The 1030 departure on Saturdays in June, July, August & September is operated by a heritage diesel locomotive.