During high fire risk periods services may be operated by heritage diesels in place of steam.
Shakespeare Express: Join us this Summer Sunday Steam Train trip with blossoming Warwickshire scenery through the window and great refreshments on your table. Book now!
Shakespeare Express: Join us this Summer Sunday Steam Train trip from Stratford-upon-Avon through pretty Warwickshire countryside – complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel. Book today!
Take a three-course Sunday Lunch on board The Shakespeare Express in our attractive Pullman carriages.
Our train will start from Birmingham city centre and run via Cheltenham then joining the former Great Western main line to the south west to Plymouth. Book now!
Clun Castle to Llandudno Junction and then our Class 47 heritage diesel D1755 to Blaenau Ffestiniog for the Ffestiniog Railway to Tan-y-Bwlch. Book today!
The Mersey Explorer starts from Tyseley Locomotive Works then speeds up the West Coast Main Line, branching off to Liverpool. Book your UK steam train now!
A great excursion to from stations in the Midlands to Scarborough, Yorkshire’s popular seaside destination on the East Coast.
A Vintage Train journey to the historic city of York.
Travel from York behind Class 50 locomotive Fearless for an afternoon exploring the seaside resort of Scarborough.
A steam hauled trip with Clun Castle over the highly scenic Settle & Carlisle line alongside the Cumbrian fells with time to visit Carlisle city. Book today!
We speed along Great Western Railway main lines using a famed Castle class locomotive on a picturesque circular route. Book your train today!
Travel through the scenic Cotswold Hills with a famous Castle Class locomotive providing a real sense of occasion.
Join Vintage Trains for a fabulous festive trip to York! We will depart from Tyseley Locomotive Works, running along the Midland Main Line. Book online today!
Castle express steam locomotive running at speed along the Great Western Main Lines to Bath or Bristol Christmas market. Book your vintage train trip today!
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to Vintage Trains with the magic of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created. Book today!
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Vintage Trains runs express steam trains on Britain’s mainline railway.
Experience the nostalgic sights and sounds of an express steam engine speeding through the glorious countryside. Whether you’re sampling our fine dining or simply relaxing in our beautifully restored carriages, you’ll enjoy the sumptuous comfort, charm and character of days gone by — welcome to Vintage Trains. An old fashioned train experience.
Vintage Trains, the 21st century’s only charitably-controlled Train Operating Company, is back where it belongs for 2022 — at speed, on the main line. We have enhanced our offer with a high-quality dining experience, varied menus, authentic Pullman coaches and record-breaking, castles climbing hills running at 75mph. Imagine the chink of cutlery and the smell of freshly-cooked bacon and eggs on your great British breakfast or sipping a glass of Champagne over a four-course dinner, all on a steam-hauled express train. All aboard for our vintage train rides!
I went with husband today on the Shakespeare Express. We had a wonderful time our ticket included a full breakfast on the outward journey and afternoon tea on the return journey. The food was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this for a wonderful day out. Can't wait to go again.
– Mary F., Google reviewsThe Polar Express was a great family experience. If you’ve watched the movie then this hits the spot. There’s no CGI or fancy light show just good simple family fun. We loved it, great for younger children who’ve seen the movie.
– Nicholas H., Tripadvisor reviewsWe went for a ride out to Llandudno on Clun Castle. The whole thing was efficiency run and well organised. I've been on many heritage railways before but being able to ride on a steam train on the main railway lines was something else. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!!!
– Steve A., Google reviewsTruly had the best time, did not really know what to expect but we had a fabulous time. The food was excellent, the staff were incredible and the entertainment was hilarious.. this is something you must get involved with if you want the best experience out of it.. all four of us would definitely do this again.
– LynnieH101, Tripadvisor reviewsIn the Summer I took my family, husband myself, and one of our children who is in a wheelchair, the staff were AMAZING to us, they were so considerate, helpful. Really cant say a big enough thank you to all of them, it made a beautiful day out even better. Looking forward to the Valentines dinning .....minus the kids x
– Janet C., Google reviewsWe had a lovely day on a beautiful steam train by vintage trains all the staff were friendly and helpful from start to finish we dined in a Pullman car it is very recommended.
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