OUR JOURNEYS
The Derby Shakespeare Express
Sunday 26th April & 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.
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$53.00
Sunday 26th April, 17th May & 25th October
Departing from: Stratford-upon-AvonClasses 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.
CONFIRMED JOURNEY TIMINGS
Station
Outward
Return
Stratford-upon-Avon
13:35
15:45
Birmingham Snow Hill
14:26
14:51
from
$27.00
The Worcester Shakespeare Express
Sunday 17th May & 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.
from
$53.00
The Shakespeare Express from Stratford-upon-Avon
Sunday 26th April, 17th May & 25th October
Departing from: Stratford-upon-AvonClasses 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.
from
$27.00
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.
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$89.00
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.
from
$129.00
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.
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$184.00