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 44 minutes
Worcester Shakespeare Express

The Worcester Shakespeare Express 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 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.
from $184.00