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 starts includes a light breakfast and afternoon tea served at 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.