Quick Details
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.
From Bristol the tour really comes alive, as our two Castle Class locomotives, Clun Castle and Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, will double head The Mayflower unassisted to Plymouth over the Devon banks in both directions, recreating thunderous scenes of a bygone era over the Great Western Mainline.
Upon arrival back at Bristol the tour will once again be diesel hauled for final leg to Birmingham.
Joining arrangements
Join our train at Birmingham New Street, Bromsgrove, Worcester Parkway, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads.
Approximate departure times:
Birmingham New Street at 07:00 and returning at 22:40
Bromsgrove at 07:25 and returning at 22:13
Worcester Parkway at 07:55 and returning at 21:45
Cheltenham at 08:40 and returning at 21:00
Bristol Parkway at 09:20 and returning at 20:16
Bristol Temple Meads at 10:00 and returning at 19:40
Arriving in Plymouth 13:20 and departing at 16:20
Pullman Adult Seat – £349 per person
Pullman Child Seat £319 per person
Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £30 per person, subject to availability.
Pullman Table for 2 £758
First Class Compartment £1,320
Private first-class compartment for up to six people. Bacon Rolls and pastries for Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey included.
First Class Seat £199 per person
First Class Table of 2 £458
Seating at a table for 4 in an original First Class Open Car. Bacon Rolls and pastries for Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey included. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £20 per person, subject to availability.
Tourist Adult Seat – £149 per person
Tourist Child Seat – £119 per person
Seating at a table for four in our Tourist coaches.