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Epping And Ongar Railway
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Photo: Robert Lamb (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Ride the full-size steam-hauled Ghost Train at Halloween
- Meet Santa on special Christmas trains
- Travel through countryside, ancient woodland and historic towns
- Enjoy bus, steam train and diesel train in one visit
- Try Driver and Signalbox experiences
Epping Ongar Railway is a heritage railway in Essex, close to London, where you can ride steam and diesel trains through countryside, ancient woodland and historic towns. It's the closest heritage railway to London and the only one running on a former London Underground line, reachable via a short trip on the Central Line. One ticket covers bus, steam and diesel travel in a single day, with seasonal events including Halloween Ghost Trains and Santa Specials. It suits families, grandparents and railway enthusiasts alike. For a longer visit, BritStays lists 7 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Harlow Mill station 5.6 miles away for onward travel.
Practical details
- Booking
- Santa Specials tickets on sale now
- Accessibility
- Vintage buses connect from Epping and Shenfield stations
- Best for
- Family days out with children and grandparents
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Epping And Ongar Railway into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
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🗺️ Plan the drive to Epping And Ongar Railway
🚆 Or come by train
- Harlow Mill 5.6 miles
- Harlow Town 5.7 miles
- Roydon 7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page