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THE SHAKESPEARE PULLMAN – 12:30PM

Pullman Table for 2 | 2 People

Guaranteed table for 2 people - Please call to book extra tables

£ 286.20

Pullman Adult

Aged 17+ | You will be seated on tables of up to 4 people

£ 132.50

First Class Adult

Aged 17+ | You will be seated on tables of up to 4 people

£ 90.10

First Class Child

Aged 5-16 | Price per person

£ 79.50

Standard Adult

Price per person

£ 26.50

Standard Child

Aged 3-16 | Price per person

£ 16

Standard Family | Table of 4

2 adults & 2 children under 16

£ 74.20

Prices include fees

Experience vintage steam travel at its finest this summer.

The Shakespeare Pullman departs from historic Stratford-upon-Avon, travelling at express speeds through Warwickshire’s beautiful countryside. Your journey follows either the Shakespeare Line, with its original Great Western Railway heritage, or the Chiltern mainline.

At Birmingham, there’s time to watch the steam locomotive run around the train and capture photos of this magnificent sight before your return to Stratford.

Approximate Travel Timings

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on The Shakespeare Express morning departures.

Station Departs Returns
Henley-in-Arden 11:26 14:52
Stratford-upon-Avon 12:49 15:10

Approximate Destination Timings

Station Arrives Departs
Birmingham Snow Hill 13:40 14:07

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

Classes of Travel

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Pullman – 3-Course Sunday Lunch First Class – Afternoon Tea Standard Class
Indulge in a three course Sunday lunch served to your seat in our original Pullman cars. Guaranteed tables for two available for a £10 per person supplement, subject to availability. NEW FOR 2026! Savour a delicious afternoon tea at your seat while watching the world go by from our elegant vintage coaches. Comfortable seating at tables of four in our tourist coaches, with a buffet offering hot and cold drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic beverages for purchase.

When you book a table for two, you’ll be seated as a pair with no other passengers at your table, even if placed at a table for four.

Book now and create unforgettable memories aboard The Shakespeare Pullman.

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