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Friday 22^nd & Saturday 23^rd May

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury, Oxford, London Paddington
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

We journey across the Midlands, Great Western Mainline and the South West with Western Champion, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of her working career under the Western Region of British Railways.

Friday 17^th April

Departing from: Dorridge, Widney Manor, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us in continuing to create history on our inaugural train over the scenic Cambrian Coast line this April as we head to Tywyn and Pwllheli, the former to celebrate the Talyllyn Railway’s 75th Anniversary.

Sunday 17^th May & 8th November

Departing from: Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Stourbridge Junction
Classes 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.

Saturday 21^st February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Why not make your February extra special with a First Class 3-Course Evening Dinner served at your seat while travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Saturday 21^st February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Why not make it a February to remember with a First Class Afternoon Tea dining experience travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Saturday 21^st February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Make it a February to remember and travel First Class with Brunch served at your table while travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Sunday 26^th April & Sunday 25th October

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 26^st April, 17^th May & 25^th October

Departing from: Stratford-upon-Avon
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard

Join us aboard The Shakespeare Pullman for a Summer 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.

Saturday 18^th July

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury, Oxford
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us for a delightful Summer Saturday journey down to south coast of England and the historic Cathedral and Port city of Portsmouth.

Whether you want a day trip to the seaside or explore the rich history of the city, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday 14^th February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Why not make your Valentines Day extra special, with a First Class 3-Course Evening Dinner served at your seat while travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Saturday 14^th February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Why not make it a Valentines Day to remember in 2026 with a First Class Afternoon Tea dining experience travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Saturday 14^th February

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February from the heart of Birmingham!

Make it a Valentines Day to remember in 2026 and travel First Class with Brunch served at your table while travelling through the Warwickshire countryside behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

Wednesday 18^th, Thursday 19^th &  Friday 20^th February

Departing from: Birmingham Moor Street
Classes of Travel: First Class & Standard

Travel behind the legendary Flying Scotsman this February half-term.

Departing from Birmingham Moor Street, right in the heart of the city, you’ll be seated directly behind the world’s most famous steam locomotive as it takes to the national rail network and opens up. Fast, loud, and unforgettable.

Sunday 21^st June, 26^th July, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th & 23^rd August

Departing from: Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard

Join us aboard The Shakespeare Pullman for a Summer 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.

Sunday 17^th May, 21^st June, 26^th July, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th & 23^rd August

Join us aboard The Shakespeare Express for a delightful Sunday afternoon in First Class. Experience steam hauled travel from the heart of Birmingham through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside to historic Stratford-upon-Avon, with afternoon tea served to your seat.

Book your First Class experience today and travel in style.

Sunday 21^st June, 26^th July, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th & 23^rd August

Join us aboard The Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable steam hauled journey from the heart of Birmingham 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.

Wednesday 2^nd December

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby
Classes 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.

Saturday 11^th April

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, York
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

The Cathedrals Express heads to the North East and the Cathedral city of Newcastle upon Tyne, a city with a rich history dating back to the 2^nd century AD, with the station itself being formally opened by Queen Victoria 175 years ago.

Saturday 7^th March

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Telford
Classes of Travel: First Class (Dining), First Class (Non-Dining) & Standard (Non-Dining)

Our first diesel hauled express of 2026, The Welsh Chieftain, will see our Class 37 37240 paired with 37418 over the scenic Heart of Wales line, with the return over the famed Welsh Marches.

Saturday 30^th May

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

A returning favourite, The Whistling Ghost, sees this steam hauled express head south to the West Country, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy an early Summer Saturday on the way to the Somerset seaside town of Minehead, including our train being double-headed over the West Somerset Railway.

Saturday 2^nd May

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford, Crewe
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

This train will be steam hauled up the West Coast Mainline to Chester and then by diesel to Llandudno, where passengers can alight for the town’s annual transport festival.

The Llandudno Transport Festival is the largest in Wales and one of the UK’s best-loved events, held in conjunction with the Victorian Extravaganza.

Saturday 12^th September

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads
Classes 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.

Saturday 28^th March

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

This Spring we return to Carlisle, a 2,000 year old city with plenty of history to discover. While the city is famous for Hadrian’s Wall, there is much more besides including the Cathedral, Castle and several museums and galleries, all for you to explore.

Saturday 4^th July

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, York
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel to the historic city of York, with the afternoon free to stroll down the famous ‘Shambles’, marveling at York Minster or visiting the admission-free Railway Museum. Stay on the train and head to the Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough and enjoy an afternoon by the sea.

Experience the nostalgic sight and sound of our record-breaking steam locomotives. Travel in our authentic 1960s vintage Pullman restaurant cars, First or Tourist classes all with large picture windows to enjoy the views. Book Now!

Behind the scenes guided tours of the original GWR 1908 built locomotive depot archaeology, locomotives and rolling stock with historical information!