SCENIC JOURNEYS

The journeys here have been chosen for the quality of the route more than anything else, taking in landscapes from the Cambrian mountains and the Welsh coast to the sea wall at Dawlish and the Vale of York. All run on the national mainline at mainline speed, hauled by restored steam or diesel locomotives, with a proper window through which to take it all in. Standard seats are available on all journeys listed here, with First Class and Pullman Dining on most.

Scenic Journeys

17 hours 29 minutes
The Cathedrals Express to Edinburgh

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.
from $89.00

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