The magical Epping Ongar Lights ExpressVarious dates November 2025 to January 2026
A magical experience is coming to the Epping Ongar Railway this winter!
Experience an interactive journey for the whole family like never before!
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Join the fun onboard!
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The Epping Ongar Lights Express is an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. The train looks amazing, inside and out!
Join the festive action on board and get in the party mood with a festive DJ mix of music the whole family will love. Each passenger will receive their own interactive LED wristband which is synchronised to the music, meaning you become part of the show!
Sing, dance and cheer on this magical journey, hosted by the legendary Voiceover Man - laugh with him (or at him!) and compete against each other in his on board game!
In the lead up to Christmas the train will feature Voiceover man's festive family friendly mix of music and Christmas hits!
From 27 December, the train switches to Voicover Man's family party mix with a journey through the hits of the decades from the 1990s to the present day!
Check out the promotional video!
The Epping Ongar Lights Express departs from Ongar station.
Please note that Santa will not be appearing for these trains as he, and the elves, will be busy wrapping presents. If you wish to see Santa at the Epping Ongar Railway, follow the link for details of our series of Santa Special Trains.
Refreshments
Hot and cold snacks including burgers and hot dogs, and tea, coffee, soft and bottled alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase before boarding the train.
Why not treat yourself to a delicious burger and hot chocolate while you wait?
Getting to Ongar station
The Epping Ongar Lights Express service runs to and from Ongar station. The Lights Express experience lasts approximately 90 minutes. You will not be able to join the Epping Ongar Lights Express service at North Weald as the train will not stop there. There is no parking at Ongar station. There are a number of car parks a 5 minute walk from the station. Please navigate to CM5 9AB. You can find details more details about parking at Ongar by following this link.
Our vintage London bus service will not be running in conjunction with this event.
Tickets
Standard seating:
Adult: £25
Child: £20
Exclusive compartments:
Compartment for up to 6 people LIMITED NUMBER: £150
Compartment for up to 8 people LIMITED NUMBER: £200
Our standard seating areas are located around tables of 4 either side of a central aisle. These seats are not allocated and you may sit anywhere within our standard seating carriages. You may be required to share a table with another party.
Reduced fares apply for the 15.00 departure on 31 December.
Additional information, and terms and conditions of booking, including our refund policy
Dates and Times
the Epping Ongar Lights Express service departs from Ongar station on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 15 November to 4 January, and also on 29, 30 and 31 December.
You cannot board this service at North Weald station as the train does not stop there.
REMEMBER! The Epping Ongar Lights Express departs from Ongar station.