From Stratford-upon-Avon: Sunday Lunch on The Shakespeare Express
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Vintage Trains offer a range of steam trains which run on Britain’s mainline railway, so you can travel up to Llandudno, Skegness, York and many more locations across the country. There are so many routes to choose between, that wherever you fancy going, we're sure you'll find the perfect option with Vintage Trains!
Vintage Trains: Sunday Lunch on The Shakespeare Express
Wine and dine in style with fantastic food and beautiful countryside views as you enjoy Sunday Lunch aboard the iconic Shakespeare Express in Birmingham:
- Depart from Stratford-upon-Avon towards Birmingham Snow Hill and back
- Experience the thrill of fast, main line steam as you pass through Solihull
- Enjoy a beautiful 2-course Sunday Lunch from the comfort of your plush Pullman carriage seat
- Relax and enjoy your luxurious surroundings, or hop off at Birmingham and explore the city
- Return to Stratford-upon-Avon via the Shakespeare Line
- Experience England's last main line railway built before high-speed lines
- Pass Tyseley, Bearley and Henley-in-Arden, admiring views of rolling fields, lakes, rivers, aquaducts and more
- Enjoy a delicious dessert as you approach Stratford-upon-Avon
- Experience a leisurely Sunday saunter through Shakespeare's hometown
- Sample the bygone era of Pullman rail travel, hauled by steam locomotive!
- Pullman Dining: Sit in one of the original Pullman Cars with a full 2-course Sunday Lunch via table service.
- Tourist (Non-Dining): Enjoy seating in tables of 4 in a Tourist Car with a buffet including hot drinks, soft drinks, light bites and alcohol
Sunday Lunch on The Shakespeare Express: Departure Locations & Times:
- Stratford-upon-Avon:Departure: 12:50/13:45*. Return: 15:10/15:30*
- Birmingham Snow Hill: Departure: 130:40/14:30*. Return: 14:10/14:50.
- Please note*: All timings above are approx. and may be subject to change. The second timeslot shown is where the train has originated from Derby, Leicester or Worcester.
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Station Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire CV37 6PL
How to find us
Meeting Points:
Please note: The Shakespeare Express picks up at various locations. Please ensure you are attending the correct train station.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: CV37 6PL
- Birmingham Snow Hill: B3 2BJ
There are multiple seating options with Vintage Trains:
- Tourist Class: Tables of four
- Pullman Class: Tables of two or four
- First Class: In compartments of six and 18 non-dining seats in Pullman around tables of four
If you are travelling in a Tourist Class or Pullman Cars where no restaurant service is offered, then you are more than welcome to bring your own food.
Food is not permitted in First and Pullman Class restaurant cars.
Meeting Points:
Please note: The Shakespeare Express picks up at various locations. Please ensure you are attending the correct train station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham (Return):
- Stratford-upon-Avon: CV37 6PL
- Birmingham Snow Hill: B3 2BJ