The Winterval Mini Express Train | Winterval 2026

TICKETED. €5 per person, purchased at the Gladstone Street depot. No online booking link is provided.

Hop aboard the Winterval Mini Express for a road train trip through Waterford’s historic streets. It is a chance to spot the Christmas market, fairground rides and other festival attractions along the way.

The train picks up and drops off on Gladstone Street in the Cultural Quarter. Departures are normally every 15 minutes during operating hours, although queues and delays can build at busy times. Tickets cost €5 per person and are bought at the depot. Check the individual opening times below, as they vary by day.

Plan Your Visit

Venue: Gladstone Street, Waterford.
Festival: Winterval 2026.

Selected dates only. This listing covers the event series. It does not run continuously between the first and last dates. Check the individual dates and times below.

Opening day has a break between 5pm and 6.30pm. Expect delays at busy times.

How to get there!

Dates and Times

• Friday 13 November 2026: 3pm to 5pm | 6:30pm to 8pm
• Saturday 14 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 15 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 20 November 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 21 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 22 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 27 November 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 28 November 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 29 November 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Friday 4 December 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 5 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 6 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Thursday 10 December 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Friday 11 December 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 12 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 13 December 2026: 12pm to 8pm
• Thursday 17 December 2026: 4pm to 8pm
• Friday 18 December 2026: 2pm to 8pm
• Saturday 19 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday 20 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Monday 21 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Tuesday 22 December 2026: 11am to 8pm
• Wednesday 23 December 2026: 11am to 8pm

More Information

Official Winterval event details

More Winterval Events to Explore

Winterval Illuminates, Movies @ The Reg, Viking Elf Trail. Check each event page for its own dates, times and admission details.

See more in our Winterval festival guide and our What’s On guide, updated twice a week.

Make More of Your Visit to Waterford

Explore Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar and Shaws Waterford on WIYP while planning your visit. You can also find places to eat, pubs and bars and shopping in Waterford.