THE SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS – MORNING SERVICE

Join us this summer aboard The Shakespeare Express for an unforgettable family day out.

Journey from the heart of Birmingham through beautiful Warwickshire countryside to the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Your vintage steam train travels at express speeds along the Shakespeare Line or Chiltern mainline, passing stations with their original Great Western Railway features.

You’ll have approximately 4.5 hours in Stratford-upon-Avon to explore at your leisure. Enjoy lunch by the river, browse the shops, or discover the history of William Shakespeare’s birthplace. There’s something for everyone before your return journey.

Make it extra special with Pullman Class travel. Enjoy a full English breakfast on your outward journey and delicious afternoon tea on your return, all served to your seat. Tea and coffee are included throughout, with additional drinks available to purchase.

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.

Choose your Experience

Pullman Dining	Standard Class
Travel in our original Pullman cars with full English breakfast, afternoon tea, and unlimited tea and coffee served to your seat. Guaranteed tables for two available for a £10 per person supplement, subject to availability.	Comfortable seating at tables of four with picture windows. A buffet offers hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks for purchase.

When you book a table for two, you’ll be seated as a pair with no other passengers at your table, even if placed at a table for four.

Book your journey today and step back into the golden age of rail travel.