The Derby Shakespeare Express Sunday 25th October Destination: Stratford-upon-AvonDeparting from: Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Coleshill ParkwayClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class (Non-Dining) & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us aboard The Derby Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable steam hauled journey from the East Midlands through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside to historic Stratford upon Avon, with dining options available. Book your journey today and experience the golden age of rail travel.

Sunday 25 October The Shakespeare Express is Vintage Trains' flagship journey, and nothing else on the British railway matches it: a genuine mainline steam locomotive, running at full speed through the Warwickshire countryside, starting in the town where William Shakespeare was born. This service is built around the journey itself. You travel out behind a working steam locomotive, pause briefly in Birmingham to see the engine up close, then head straight back. Tickets start from £27 per person. Child and family tickets available. What's included in every ticket: A steam-hauled round trip from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham and back, on the national mainline behind a fully restored locomotive A run through the Warwickshire countryside on the Shakespeare Line, one of England's most distinctive stretches of railway A short stop in Birmingham with time to see the locomotive up close, before the return journey Comfortable seating with picture windows and a buffet car on board First Class includes a Sunday lunch and is brought to your seat on the way out, with afternoon tea served on the return. CONFIRMED JOURNEY TIMINGS Station Outward Return Stratford-upon-Avon 13:35 15:45 Birmingham Snow Hill 14:26 14:51

The Worcester Shakespeare Express 8th November Departing from: Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Stourbridge JunctionClasses of Travel: Pullman & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us aboard The Worcester Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable steam hauled journey through the beautiful Warwickshire and Worcestershire countryside to historic Stratford-upon-Avon, with dining options available. Book your journey today and experience the golden age of rail travel.

The Shakespeare Express from Stratford-upon-Avon Sunday 8th November Departing from: Stratford-upon-AvonClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard Join us aboard The Shakespeare Pullman for an Autumn Sunday afternoon steam hauled journey from historic Stratford-upon-Avon to the heart of Birmingham and return. Make it extraordinary: Choose a three course Sunday lunch in our luxurious Pullman dining cars or savour afternoon tea in elegant First Class. Both served to your seat while you watch the beautiful countryside pass by. Discover your ideal experience and book today.

SOLD OUT The Cathedrals Express to Edinburgh Saturday 14th November   Destination: Edinburgh Departing from: Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Chesterfield, York, Darlington Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) The Cathedrals Express heads north to Edinburgh this November, Vintage Trains’ first journey to Scotland in 14 years. The train runs diesel-hauled from the Midlands to Darlington, where steam locomotive 60163 Tornado joins to take over for the run across the border and into Edinburgh.   What’s included in every ticket:   - A journey from the Midlands to Edinburgh and back in a single day, diesel-hauled to Darlington and steam-hauled onward behind Tornado - Around two hours in Edinburgh, with the Castle, the Old Town, and the Christmas Market, which opens on the day you travel, all within easy reach - Comfortable seating with picture windows and a buffet car on board, with bacon rolls and afternoon tea available to pre-order   First Class includes a light breakfast and afternoon tea served to your seat in our authentic 1960s coaches, while Pullman Dining starts with a full English breakfast on the way out, and wraps up with a four-course evening dinner, served in one of our original Pullman Cars.

The Christmas White Rose to York Wednesday 2nd December Destination: YorkDeparting from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, DerbyClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) Join us for a festive steam-hauled train journey behind one of our Castle Class locomotives, travelling through the East Midlands to the historic city of York. Visit the medieval city’s award-winning Christmas Markets, explore the narrow, cobbled streets or marvel at the wonderful Minster, a beautiful Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the city.

The Mayflower Saturday 20th March 2027 Destination: PlymouthDeparting from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple MeadsClasses of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining) Named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express at the end of steam, we are reviving this express for an exciting mainline steam experience. The Mayflower will leave from Birmingham, diesel hauled, to our pick-up stations through to Bristol and then will run double headed unassisted over the Devon Banks to Plymouth.