According to Waterloo Central Railway, the Daylight Christmas Express runs on weekends from November 14 to December 20, with departures at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
The Nightlight Christmas Special runs on select evenings from November 13 to December 20, with departures at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., plus 8:30 p.m. on select nights. Guests should confirm their preferred departure when booking. The nighttime journey travels along the Winter Line, featuring festive lights, storytelling, railway characters, and a visit from Santa.
Ticket prices vary by month and seating option. For the Daylight Christmas Express, adult coach tickets cost $33.16 in November and $38.51 in December, while tickets for children aged 2–11 are $27.81 and $33.16. Lounge car seats range from $54.56 to $59.91.
The Nightlight Christmas Special costs more, with adult coach tickets priced at $49.21 in November and $54.56 in December. Children’s tickets cost $38.51 and $43.86, while lounge car seats range from $70.61 to $75.96. Children under 2 ride free when seated on an adult’s lap.
All trains depart from Farmers Market Station at 330 Farmers Market Road, beside the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. There is no public boarding in St. Jacobs Village, and free parking is available in the nearby Value Village lot. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as trains depart on schedule.
For adults 19 and over, Santa’s Nightcap offers a festive train ride featuring holiday entertainment, a complimentary Locomotive Lager, popcorn, chips, and holiday swag. Visitors should confirm schedules, availability, and pricing directly with Waterloo Central Railway before booking.
Daylight Christmas Express
- Where: Farmers Market Station, 330 Farmers Market Road, Waterloo
- When: November 14 – December 20, 2026 (weekends)
- Hours: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Tickets: From $33.16 for adults; children aged 2–11 from $27.81
- Booking: Daylight Christmas Express
Nightlight Christmas Special
- Where: Farmers Market Station, 330 Farmers Market Road, Waterloo
- When: November 13 – December 20, 2026 (select evenings)
- Hours: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., with 8:30 p.m. departures on select nights
- Duration: 1 hour
- Tickets: From $49.21 for adults; children aged 2–11 from $38.51
- Booking: Nightlight Christmas Special
