Vintage Trains, the 21st century’s only charitably-controlled train operating company, is back where it belongs – at speed, on the main line. We have enhanced our old steam train experience with a high-quality dining experience, varied menus, authentic Pullman coaches and 75mph of record-breaking speed up hills and racing by castles. Imagine being whisked away by the smell of freshly-cooked bacon and eggs on your
great British breakfast or sipping a glass of Champagne over a four course dinner, all on a steam-hauled, old
fashioned express train!
Vintage Trains is also the home of The Shakespeare Express between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, which runs throughout the year, including every Sunday during the Summer months. Introduced in 2024 were 3 new departure stations, Derby, Leicester and Worcester, to expand this train to newer areas.
Alongside The Shakespeare Express, Vintage Trains also runs other mainline rail tours across Britain including special trains that are more tailored to enthusiasts, such as The Mayflower which will see double-headed castle class locomotives running unassisted over the South Devon Banks.
Shakespeare Express Pullman Adult - £90
Pullman Child - £50
Pullman Guaranteed Table for 2 – £200
Afternoon Tea - £59.95 Tourist Adult - £35
Tourist Child - £15 Tourist from Stratford - £15
Tourist Family Ticket - £70 (2 x Adults & 2 x Children – Birmingham Departure)
Tourist Family Ticket - £50 (2 x Adults & 2 x Children – Stratford Departure)
All our other trains which are longer distance have varying pricing, we can provide these but would have to be on a by train basis for those.
For the Shakespeare Express the departure stations can be found at the following addresses: Birmingham Snow Hill, 7 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ – some parking at the station Birmingham Moor Street, Queensway, Moor Street, Birmingham, B4 7UL – parking available nearby Tyseley Station, Birmingham, B11 2AA – no parking at station Stratford-upon Avon Station, Brunel Way, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PL – some parking at the station
For The Shakespeare Express passengers can arrive at the departure stations (Birmingham Snow Hill, Birmingham Moor Street, Tyseley, Stratford-upon-Avon by trains operated by West Midlands Railway or Chiltern Railways. Local buses and trams (for Birmingham Snow Hill) are also available. For our longer haul trains public transport will vary by departure station and departure time
Tourism South East Member 24/25 - Bronze 2024| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 09:00 | - 17:00 |
* Shakespeare Express runs every Sunday during June to December. THE POLAR EXPRESSTM runs from late November to Mid-Late December on weekends. Office opening times remain the same
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