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TICKET TO RIDE

Pullman

Incl. Full English Breakfast & 4-Course Evening Dinner

from £376.30

First Class

Incl. Light Breakfast and Afternoon Tea

from £254.40

Standard

Adult, Child & Family tickets available. Reduced fare from Crewe

from £53.00

Please note, the prices displayed include a 6% booking fee, which is applied at the checkout.

The Journey

This July, you can board a steam-hauled journey to the home of the Beatles, the Grade II-Listed Royal Liver Building, Liverpool FC, and a whole host of maritime history. And, while there, you can enjoy a day that includes discounted entry to two of the city’s finest attractions.

Ticket to Ride departs Birmingham, heading out through the Midlands before joining the West Coast Main Line at Nuneaton, where steam takes over for the run north through Stafford and the legendary railway town of Crewe, and on into Liverpool.

You will have over four hours to explore the city at your leisure, while also having the option to choose from discounted entry to either the Beatles Story experience at the Albert Dock, or a cruise aboard the iconic Mersey Ferry. Both can be added when you book your ticket.

The return journey south departs Liverpool in the early evening, giving you time to settle in, reflect on the day, and enjoy whatever your class of travel includes.

Departing From

Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford, Crewe
Please Note: the journey is diesel hauled between Birmingham and Nuneaton in both directions, with steam haulage from Nuneaton to Liverpool and return.

Added Bonus

Upon booking, you’ll receive information on how to access discounted entrance to either of the below:

The Beatles Story: The world’s largest permanent Beatles exhibition, housed in the original Fab Four’s city at the Albert Dock. A must for music lovers of any generation.

Mersey Ferry: Step aboard the most famous ferry in pop history for a cruise across the Mersey, with views of the Liverpool skyline that have barely changed in decades. An icon of the city, and a genuine piece of living history.

Approximate Travel Timings

Station Departs Returns
Birmingham New Street 08:45 20:40
Coleshill Parkway 09:05 20:20
Nuneaton 09:35 19:50
Tamworth 09:55 19:25
Lichfield Trent Valley 10:05 19:15
Stafford 10:30 18:50
Crewe 11:50 18:15

Approximate Destination Timings

Station Arrives Departs
Liverpool 12:40 17:15

Classes of Travel

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Pullman Dining First Class Dining Standard (Non-Dining)
Travel in one of our original Pullman Cars in the finest style on the line. A full English breakfast is served on the outward journey, with a four-course dinner on the return, along with tea and coffee throughout.

Guaranteed tables for two are available at a supplement, subject to availability.

 Relax in one of our authentic 1960s coaches. A Light Breakfast is served on the outward journey and an Afternoon Tea on the return journey, along with tea and coffee throughout.

Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement, subject to availability.

 Comfortable seating at tables of four with picture windows throughout. A buffet car offers hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks for purchase.

Bacon rolls and afternoon tea in a box can be pre-ordered to enjoy on board.

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.