Scenic trainsBucks and Montgomery counties

New Hope Railroad

New Hope, PA · 1 hour 43 minutes from Reading

newhoperailroad.com|Day trips from Berks County

Plan the day

Drive1 hour 43 minutes from Reading, 79 miles1 hour 17 minutes from Boyertown · 1 hour 37 minutes from Hamburg · 1 hour 27 minutes from Morgantown

Where32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PAOpen in maps →

OpenThemed excursions across the year: fall foliage and Trick or Treat trains in autumn, Santa trains at Christmas, wine and speakeasy trains in other monthsDeparture times vary by excursion; trains board about 10 minutes before departure and leave on the posted timetable

Plan onFall Foliage Excursion about 90 minutes round trip; Trick or Treat and Santa trains about 60 minutes

Good forlittle kids, big kids, adults, couples, older adults

New Hope Railroad is a heritage railroad in New Hope, PA, running restored vintage passenger coaches from the 1891 Witch's Hat station on West Bridge Street through Bucks County.

The Fall Foliage Excursion is a 90-minute round trip to Buckingham in restored early-1900s coaches with a storyteller aboard, in First Class, Coach or a private caboose. The Trick or Treat Train runs about 60 minutes to Lahaska with the tale of Spookley the Square Pumpkin and treat bags, and two Santa trains follow for Christmas, the Premium ride new for 2026 with reserved seats and unlimited hot chocolate.

Before you go

Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; the station lot is paid hourly parking with the rate posted at the entrance, and it closes when full. Fares are dynamic and appear in the online cart; the railroad recommends buying online ahead because excursions sell out, and tickets are not refundable.

Official site →Tickets →

Checked October 8, 2026 on the official site. Hours, prices and seasons change, so confirm there before a long drive.

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