The Ghost Train and Little Train of Spooks
are back for another spooktacular year!

The Ghost Train

A crowd at the entrance to the platform, with a big prop witch in the corner and the event organizer talking to the crowd dressed in a train uniform.
A skeleton prop sitting at a seat with the seat being black and having white text 'Healesville' on the back of it.
A ghostly looking driver stands proudly in front of the Walker Rail Motor.
A scarecrow peeks through the window of the train to passengers, in dusk light.
4 Train crew stand proudly in front of the train, one wearing a spooky mask
A spooky looking guard standing proudly in front of the train.
A ghostly actor peeks through between black curtains
A photo of a Victorian Railways Guards Van, with the roof of the platform visible and a light hanging from it. We can see two skeleton props in the photo.
An actor dressed in a top hat and a skeleton outfit tipping his hat to the camera.
3 passengers dressed in various outfits smiling at the camera from the seat in the train.
A skeleton prop sits at a desk in a blue Victorian Railways T -shirt with a gold logo . It has some tickets under one hand.
A performer shows their spooky nails and skeleton like make up on their face on the platform.
Two visitors dressed up in ghostly outfits
3 actors in the show pose on the platform in their outfits
A night scene outside the front of the station. Blow up ghosts and a blow up 'Beware' sign are illuminated. There is crowd milling around.
A skeleton pop stands on the Healesville station platform wearing a blue Victorian Railways t shirt with a gold logo. In the background is a station seat with Healesville written on it.
A skeleton prop with a cape
Skeleton hands opening an old copy of the General Appendix, a Victorian Railways publication.
The train shown at dusk at the platform
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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Friday October 25th 2024 

8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm

Saturday October 26th 2024 

7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm

RIde the Ghost Train…if you dare…then test your nerve as you walk through the haunted carriages. This event sells out quickly, book to avoid disappointment. 

Not recommended for children under 12.

Ghost Train Ticket Prices 

Save by booking early – book by 18th October 2024:

  • Early Bird Adults $45
  • Early Bird Concession/Child $40

Tickets Booked 19th October 2024 until event:

  • Adults $50
  • Concession/Child $45 
Book The Ghost Train

The Little Train of Spooks

Passengers get on the train, dressed as spiderman
Booking office staff, 2 of them, stand in dressed up outfits, in front of a skeleton sitting on suitcases
Colouring in sheets with a train in halloween theme
2 people train crew stand in front of the train in pumpkin t shirts
Two volunteers in pumpkin t-shirts stand in front of a big prop witch
A trio of blow up ghosts
2 teddies and a skeleton sitting on suitcases
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Saturday October 26th 2024 &

Sunday October 27th 2024

10am-4pm every hour

Come dressed in your favourite costume for a train ride!   Halloween, Superhero, Princess, Scientist, the choices are endless! 

35 minute return train ride from Healesville station – perfect for the little ones.

 Prizes for best costume on every train!

Children with ticket aged 3 years plus receive a Halloween themed goody bag.*

(*Until stock runs out, goody bag not suitable for children under 3; contents may vary)

Little Train of Spooks Ticket Prices

  • All tickets $22
  • Children under 3 travel free and must sit on a parents/guardian’s lap (Parent/guardian requires a ticket)
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Important Information:

The Ghost Train is an event designed for adults full of fun and scare. We highly recommend NOT bringing children under 12. It contains mature themes including of depicted violence, loud noises, flashing lights, fake blood and more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a seating allocated event – choose your seats and tickets carefully, as we may not be able to change location or amount of tickets for you later if other seats are already sold.

If you are looking for a train for younger children, please consider The Little Train of Spooks costume train ride.

Children under 3 travel free on the Little Train of Spooks and must sit on a parent/guardian’s lap.

Due to the heritage nature of our 1948 Walker rail motor, accessibility is limited. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Animals are not permitted on the train with the exception of Guide Dogs (Seeing Eye Dogs) and Assistance Dogs.  

The journey is a round trip, passengers will not leave the train. Parking is available at Healesville Station.

Prams and strollers are not permitted on the train. They may be left with our Booking Office team in the Booking Office.

There are no toilet facilities on our heritage railmotor. Toilets are available at Healesville Station. Baby change facilities are located in the Disabled Toilets. 

Smoking and vaping is not allowed at the Yarra Valley Railway in any undercover or public area, including all trains, the station platform and public restrooms.

Services may be cancelled during extreme weather conditions and when temperature exceeds 35°. When possible we will post on our social media when this occurs. We apologise for any inconvenience.

On some running days the Yarra Valley Railway carries out photography and/or video recording which may feature visitors on the premises including the train. By booking tickets you agree that the Yarra Valley Railway may use such images in perpetuity in any promotional, advertising or publicity material in any format whatsoever. You further agree that the copyright in these materials rests with the Yarra Valley Railway.