- April - Nov
- The Shakespeare Express
Join us this for a delightful Sunday trip from Birmingham to Stratford-Upon-Avon through pretty Warwickshire countryside – complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel.
Quick Details
We journey to Cardiff following the meandering River Severn and the beautiful summer scenery to cross the Welsh border at Lydney and on to the historic city of Cardiff, bustling with exciting new events and attractions suitable for all ages and budgets. We will return via Lydney alongside the River Severn and climb up Lickey bank, back to Birmingham.
If you join the train at Worcester, you will need to make your own way home from Birmingham.
If you join the train at Worcester, you will need to return home via Birmingham New Street.
Join our train at Tyseley, Birmingham Snow Hill (returns to Birmingham New Street), Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill or Cheltenham Spa
Approximate departure times:
Tyseley at 07:45
Birmingham Snow Hill at 08:00
Droitwich Spa at 08:45
Worcester Shrub Hill at 09:00
Cheltenham Spa at 09:30
Pullman Table for 2 – £658
Pullman Class – £299 per person
Pullman Child Seat £269 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.
First Class Seat – £149 per person
Private first-class compartment for up to six people with a tea & coffee served at your seat.
Tourist Adult Seat – £129 per person
Tourist Child Seat – £99 per person
Seating at a table for four in our Tourist coaches.