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  • EXPRESS STEAM
  • DOUBLE HEADER

THE MAYFLOWER

PRICES STARTING AT £190.80 (INCL. BOOKING FEES)

Please note, the prices displayed below include a 6% booking fee, which is applied at the checkout.

Pullman Table for 2 | 2 People

Guaranteed table for 2 people

£ 969.90

Pullman Seat

You will be seated on tables of up to 4 people

£ 445.20

First Class Private Compartment

Price for 4 People

£ 1,351.50

First Class Table for 2 | 2 People

Guaranteed table for 2 people

£ 593.60

First Class Seat

Price per person

£ 265.00

Standard Adult Seat

Price per person

£ 190.80

Standard Child Seat

Aged 5-16 | Price per person

£ 153.70

Standard Family Ticket

Aged 5-16 | Price per person

£ 620.10

On Saturday 12th September, we will once again storm over the metals of South West England, with a double-headed express from Bristol to Plymouth and return, over the South Devon banks in both directions unassisted – offering the ultimate dream for enthusiasts of steam.

This special Express, The Mayflower, named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express at the end of steam, presents an exciting mainline steam experience that is not often seen, re-creating scenes from the golden age of steam.

Leaving Birmingham Snow Hill in the early morning, hauled by diesel locomotive, the train will pick up at Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham Spa, Bristol Parkway and finally Bristol Temple Meads. The return from Bristol will also be diesel hauled.

Bristol is where the train really comes alive, as both of our Castle Class locomotives, Clun Castle and Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, will attach themselves on to the front of the train to haul it on the Bristol to Plymouth, and return, leg of the trip. This will see the locomotives working hard, unassisted by diesel locomotive, over the challenging gradients of South Devon as well as thundering along the sea wall at Dawlish.

Departing From

Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham Spa, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads

Approximate Travel Timings

Station Departs Returns
Birmingham Snow Hill 06:10 23:05
Stourbridge Junction 06:35 22:40
Droitwich Spa 07:00 22:15
Worcester Shrub Hill 07:10 22:05
Cheltenham Spa 07:45 21:40
Bristol Parkway 08:50 20:50
Bristol Temple Meads 09:50 20:00

Approximate Destination Timings

Station Arrives Departs
Plymouth 13:40 16:30

Please Note* All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Classes of Travel

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Pullman Dining First Class Dining Standard (Non-Dining)
Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat.

Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement, subject to availability.

 Relax in our authentic 1960s coaches where a Light Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey are included.

Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement, subject to availability.

 Comfortable seating at tables of four with picture windows. A buffet offers hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks for purchase.

Bacon Rolls and Afternoon Tea in a box can be pre-ordered to enjoy on your journey.

Please be aware if you book Tables for 2 that sometimes you may be seated at a table for four, but you will still be seated as a pair, with no other passengers at your table.

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