# Where to watch Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine (2020) in the UK

> Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 23 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 1.5/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T21:11:34.308Z)  

## Synopsis

The Queen has invited The Fat Controller to London to receive an award and Thomas is selected to take him there! But Thomas has never been to London before and, with no knowledge of how to get there, their journey is soon filled with confusion and delay. During the journey, Thomas befriends a very important looking engine, who has broken down just outside of London. Despite being pressed for time, Thomas helps her to the station. But little does he know just how important she is!

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Thomas%20and%20Friends%3A%20The%20Royal%20Engine)
- [Netflix Kids](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Thomas%20and%20Friends%3A%20The%20Royal%20Engine)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Thomas%20and%20Friends%3A%20The%20Royal%20Engine)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine in the UK?**

Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine is currently included with: Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard 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/851415/thomas-and-friends-the-royal-engine-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/dp7JKUcBpxH9n64ouF3kt2AIbOy.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/851415/thomas-and-friends-the-royal-engine-2020.json

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