# Where to watch The Railway Children (2016) in the UK

> The Railway Children (2016) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 109 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T18:24:38.243Z)  

## Synopsis

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Railway%20Children)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Railway%20Children)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Railway%20Children&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Railway%20Children&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Railway%20Children+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Railway%20Children)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Railway%20Children)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Railway%20Children&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Railway%20Children&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Railway%20Children+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Railway Children in the UK?**

The Railway Children (2016) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent The Railway Children?**

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, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Railway Children?**

Yes. The Railway Children can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, 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 The Railway Children on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Railway Children is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/499713/the-railway-children-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/lZ3xLF1oTVnG5N0IijEwHuDQ8OP.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/499713/the-railway-children-2016.json

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