THE SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS – AFTERNOON SERVICE

Treat yourself to a First Class Sunday afternoon steam train adventure.

Journey from Birmingham through the picturesque Warwickshire countryside to historic Stratford-upon-Avon in our elegant 1960s carriages. Travel in style aboard our vintage steam train at express speeds, following either the Shakespeare Line with its authentic Great Western Railway features or the Chiltern mainline.

Your ticket includes a delicious afternoon tea served to your seat as you watch the countryside glide past your window, complete with tea and coffee throughout your journey.

At Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoy an hour to watch your steam locomotive run around the train or browse our onboard shop for a memento of your day. Some weekends feature art exhibitions at the station.

Approximate Travel Timings

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on The Shakespeare Express morning departures.

Approximate Destination Timings

Please Note*
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Your First Class Experience

First Class Afternoon Tea Relax in our authentic 1960s coaches while savouring afternoon tea served to your seat. Guaranteed tables for two available for a £7.50 per person supplement, subject to availability.

Please be aware if you book Tables for 2 that sometimes you may be seated at a table for four, but you will still be seated as a pair, with no other passengers at your table.

Reserve your First Class seat today for this quintessentially British experience.