Holiday Trains in and Around Bucks County

Hop aboard a festive train ride complete with hot cocoa, carols, and maybe even a visit from Santa himself. Book early, these sell out fast!

Allentown & Auburn Railroad

Join Santa and Mrs. Clause on an 8 mile round trip from Kutztown to Topton and back.

232 Railroad St., Kutztown, PA 19530 (map)
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Colebrook Railroad

Board these historic railway cars for one of several holiday options for a 1-2 hour train ride.

64 S. Washington St., Boyertown, PA 19512 (map)
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Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

Bring your entire family to the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway to visit Santa and his elves on these special trips! During your ride, Old Saint Nick talks to the children, families, and all onboard.

1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (map)
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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad

Depart from New Hope Station with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a memorable train journey through the historical landscapes of Bucks County, leading to the North Pole and back!

32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA 18938 (map)
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Pioneer Tunnel Steam Train

Hop aboard this magical 45-minute round trip journey on the only nighttime Christmas train in the Coal Region! To top it off, it's pulled by a 1927 steam locomotive.

1900 Oak Street, Ashland, PA 17921 (map)
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Steamtown National Historic Site

Join Santa on the North Pole Limited! You'll depart Steamtown National Historic Site behind the historic steam locomotive Baldwin No. 26 on an hour-long holiday trip through the Scranton Yards and Nay Aug Park.

350 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503 (map)
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Strasburg Railroad

Journey across the Amish countryside aboard this historic 45-minute stream train! Santa will be aboard several excursion options to choose from.

301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 (map)
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The Stourbridge Line

The two-hour trip includes a stop at their private Christmas venue to visit with Santa, enjoy some hot cocoa and even pick out a Christmas tree that will be brought back with you on the train! Travel out of either Honesdale or Hawley.

812 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 (map)
4 Columbus Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428 (map)
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The Hawk Mountain Line

Take a 40-minute round-trip journey on a vintage train travels through farmland and forests along the Ontelaunee Creek. You'll be joined by Santa himself, along with some other surprises.

42 Community Center Drive, Kempton, PA 19529 (map)
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West Chester Railroad

Two options for this holiday tradition! Take Santa's Express for a 75-minute round trip from West Chester to Glen Mills. Enjoy live entertainment and a visit with Santa. Or, take the two-hour Christmas Tree Train to Wiggins Tree Farm where you'll choose your tree and it will ride the train back with you!

230 East Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382 (map)
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