Santa Express

The Magic Returns to Mullingar – All Aboard the Santa Express!

The Santa Express is back on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025, ready to whisk families away on a Christmas adventure like no other.

From the moment you arrive at Mullingar Train Station, the atmosphere is alive with festive cheer. Step onto the old Athlone Line platform, where old-world railway charm meets festive magic. Music fills the air, cheeky elves and favourite characters like Olaf and the Grinch greet you with smiles and mischief, and the excitement builds as families prepare to board a real train for a magical one-hour return trip through the beautiful Westmeath countryside.

Festive Fun on the Platform

Your Santa Express adventure begins before the train even leaves the station. The platform blends the historic railway setting with the magic of Christmas. The air is filled with music, laughter, and the bustle of families arriving to meet cheeky elves and festive characters.

You never know who you might meet… watch out for Olaf, the Grinch, and even those naughty Elves on the Shelf, all ready for mischief and photos!

Capture the moment with.

• Keepsake sleigh souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Plenty of festive props and backdrops for your own photos
• Selfies with elves and characters to make the memories last

And while you soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the best of festive station treats:

• Hot chocolate piled high with marshmallows
• Freshly brewed coffee
• Spiced apple punch (a warming non-alcoholic mulled-style drink)
• Sweet treats to enjoy before boarding