dining on board

When booking dining on a Vintage Trains journey, you’ll have your own table for the day, food brought to your seat, and an exclusive view of the scenery unfolding outside through our picture windows.

Our carriages were built for occasions like this, and we’ve made sure the dining matches up.

Most journeys offer dining in two forms, with Pullman Dining taking place in one of our original Pullman Cars, and First Class Dining takes place in our authentic 1960s coaches.

Four course dining options run across the Vintage Trains programme: a Traditional English Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch, and a four course evening dinner. The journey and the time you travel will determine the availability of these, but when booking dining in Pullman or First Class, one of these (at least) will be on offer, all prepared and served by our on board team.

Our signature Shakespeare Express journeys also feature dining experiences, with packages available to add on after choosing your departure station.

dining journeys

13 hours 29 minutes
Derby Shakespeare Express

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.
from $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 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.
from $184.00