Polar Express & Edinburgh Christmas Markets

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Sun 29th Nov 2026 £99.95

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For a truly magical Christmas experience, combine Edinburgh and its wonderful Christmas market and festive journey on The Polar Express.

Enjoy a spectacular Train Ride aboard the Scottish Polar Express experience from Edinburgh Waverley station., a festive journey for the family like no other, you can sit back, relax and indulge in tasty treats along the journey including cookies and hot chocolate as you sing along to Christmas Carols. Listen to the story of the Polar Express whilst keeping an eye out for Santa Claus himself.

Enjoy time amid Edinburgh and its wonderful Christmas market, wander through sparkling stalls of quirky keepsakes and charming stocking fillers, nibbling on tasty treats and sipping on a festive mulled wine or warming hot chocolate. Why not brave yourself on the ice and go ice skating or take in the beauty of Edinburgh on the wheel. From the atmospheric cobbled streets of the old town and the Royal Mile to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the new town.

Filled with all the magic of Christmas the Polar Express Train and Edinburgh Christmas market is a festive experience like no other.

Coach travel with reserved seating
Time to enjoy the festivities of Edinburgh Christmas market
Journey aboard the Scottish Polar Express experience

All passengers can wear pyjamas on the train to make the journey even more magical.

The Polar Express Train Ride, Edinburgh - This magical train departs from Waverley Train Station in Edinburgh and heads directly to The North Pole. Music, hot chocolate and cosy PJs – it will be a magical, immersive experience for the whole family!

The Polar Express, Edinburgh

To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!
The Polar Express departs from Waverley Train Station in Edinburgh and heads directly to The North Pole. Music, hot chocolate, cosy PJs – it will be a magical experience for the whole family!

What better way to get into the festive spirit than stepping into the most magical Christmas film ever made? As soon as the Polar Express doors open, you’ll set off on your own journey to The North Pole, immersed in iconic moments from the film and the characters themselves coming to life all around you - including the conductor, the singing chefs, the hobo and of course, Father Christmas.

Hot chocolate, and other highlights of your journey:

You’ll be served rich, sweet hot chocolate complete with cookie, by singing and dancing chefs
The dancing chefs will tell the classic Christmas tale ‘The Polar Express’ by Chris Van Allsberg
Stock up on last-minute gifts and merchandise at the gift shop once your journey’s over, at the magical gift shop

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