Journeys

Saturday 7^th March

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Parkway, Wolverhampton, Telford
Classes of Travel: First Class (Dining), First Class (Non-Dining) & Standard (Non-Dining)

Our first diesel hauled express of 2026, The Welsh Chieftain, will see our Class 37 37240 paired with 37418 over the scenic Heart of Wales line, with the return over the famed Welsh Marches.

Saturday 28^th March

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

This Spring we return to Carlisle, a 2,000 year old city with plenty of history to discover. While the city is famous for Hadrian’s Wall, there is much more besides including the Cathedral, Castle and several museums and galleries, all for you to explore.

Saturday 11^th April

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, York
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

The Cathedrals Express heads to the North East and the Cathedral city of Newcastle upon Tyne, a city with a rich history dating back to the 2^nd century AD, with the station itself being formally opened by Queen Victoria 175 years ago.

Friday 17^th April

Departing from: Dorridge, Widney Manor, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us in continuing to create history on our inaugural train over the scenic Cambrian Coast line this April as we head to Tywyn and Pwllheli, the former to celebrate the Talyllyn Railway’s 75th Anniversary.

Saturday 2^nd May

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Stafford, Crewe
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

This train will be steam hauled up the West Coast Mainline to Chester and then by diesel to Llandudno, where passengers can alight for the town’s annual transport festival.

The Llandudno Transport Festival is the largest in Wales and one of the UK’s best-loved events, held in conjunction with the Victorian Extravaganza.

Friday 22^nd & Saturday 23^rd May

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury, Oxford, London Paddington
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

We journey across the Midlands, Great Western Mainline and the South West with Western Champion, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of her working career under the Western Region of British Railways.

Saturday 30^th May

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

A returning favourite, The Whistling Ghost, sees this steam hauled express head south to the West Country, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy an early Summer Saturday on the way to the Somerset seaside town of Minehead, including our train being double-headed over the West Somerset Railway.

Saturday 4^th July

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby, York
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Travel to the historic city of York, with the afternoon free to stroll down the famous ‘Shambles’, marveling at York Minster or visiting the admission-free Railway Museum. Stay on the train and head to the Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough and enjoy an afternoon by the sea.

Saturday 18^th July

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury, Oxford
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us for a delightful Summer Saturday journey down to south coast of England and the historic Cathedral and Port city of Portsmouth.

Whether you want a day trip to the seaside or explore the rich history of the city, there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday 12^th September

Departing from: Birmingham Snow Hill, Stourbridge Junction, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

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 and then will run double headed unassisted over the Devon Banks to Plymouth.

Wednesday 2^nd December

Departing from: Birmingham New Street, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby
Classes of Travel: Pullman, First Class & Standard (Non-Dining)

Join us for a festive steam-hauled train journey behind one of our Castle Class locomotives, travelling through the East Midlands to the historic city of York.

Visit the medieval city’s award-winning Christmas Markets, explore the narrow, cobbled streets or marvel at the wonderful Minster, a beautiful Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the city.