# Where to watch Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016) in the UK

> Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 64 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Family, Animation, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T20:52:05.847Z)  

## Synopsis

Thomas goes to the Great Railway Show and competes with some of the world's finest locomotives.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race&i=instant-video)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Thomas%20%26%20Friends%3A%20The%20Great%20Race+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Thomas & Friends: The Great Race in the UK?**

Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Thomas & Friends: The Great Race?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Sky Store so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Thomas & Friends: The Great Race?**

Yes. Thomas & Friends: The Great Race can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Thomas & Friends: The Great Race on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Thomas & Friends: The Great Race is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/399268/thomas-friends-the-great-race-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/clWL1JLCxUD5yFe03dxWE0EdwTZ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/399268/thomas-friends-the-great-race-2016.json

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