Travel back through time on The Golden Hind Express
Embark on a journey from Birmingham, to London, and then Plymouth on 'The Golden Hind Express', a marvellous new railway brining back the scenes and sounds of the 60s and 70s.
- Board at stations in the West Midlands, Oxfordshire, or London
- Explore classic routes along the Great Western Mainline, recreating a true classic rail experience
- Make a stop at the maritime city of Plymouth, where you will stay overnight*
- Retrace the classic return journey the next day
- Choose from the standard experience, First Class Dining, or Pullman Dining
*Please note: Accommodation is not included in these tickets. You must book your own accommodation in Plymouth.
From the fast running from London Paddington over a route described as "Brunel's Billiard Table", to the challenging gradients of South Devon, this journey has everything you could want, to see the diesel hydraulic at its best.
Approximate travel times:
- Birmingham Snow Hill: Departs at 08:30am (Day 1), returns at 18:40pm (Day 2)
- Widney Manor: Departs at 08:50am (Day 1), returns at 18:20pm (Day 2)
- Warwick Parkway: Departs at 09:10am (Day 1), returns at 18:00pm (Day 2)
- Banbury: Departs at 09:40am (Day 1), returns at 17:30pm (Day 2)
- Oxford: Departs at 10:10am (Day 1), returns at 17:00pm (Day 2)
- London Paddington: Departs at 13:20am (Day 1), returns at 13:30pm (Day 2)
Approximate destination times:
- Plymouth: Arrives at 17:20pm (Day 1), departs at 09:30am (Day 2)
Day 1 itinerary:
The train will depart Birmingham heading for the capital via Oxford. After a brief pause under the magnificent Brunel-designed station roof of Paddington, the train will roar out of London and make its way across the country before venturing south to the maritime city of Plymouth.
Day 2 itinerary:
The second day will see the train retrace the route of the previous day, featuring what will be a glorious arrival into Paddington, before continuing on to Birmingham and journey's end.
Classes of travel:
- Standard Class: Reserved seats in an original 1960s British Railways Mk2 Carriage
- Day 1: Bacon Rolls & Afternoon Tea in a Box available to pre-order (subject to additional charge)
- Day 2: Food boxes to pre-order (subject to additional charge)
- Light refreshments available from the on-train buffet - First Class Dining: Reserved seats in an original 1960s British Railways Mk1 Carriage
- Day 1: Light Breakfast and Afternoon Tea
- Day 2: Light Lunch and Late Afternoon meal
- Tea & Coffee served throughout with additional drinks available to purchase from servers - Pullman Dining: Reserved seats in an original 1960s Pullman Car
- Day 1: Full English Breakfast and Afternoon Tea
- Day 2: Brunch and 4-Course Evening Dinner
- Tea & Coffee served throughout with additional drinks available to purchase from servers
Important information:
- Please note that these timings are approximate. Final timings will be confirmed 48 hours before departure.
- Passengers are advised to arrive at their joining station at least 20 minutes prior to the final confirmed departure time.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.
- Children aged 3 and under may travel for free, provided they are not occupying a seat (Standard only).
- Children aged 5 or under are not permitted to travel in Pullman.
- Assistance and support dogs are welcome onboard.
- There are limited wheelchair facilities onboard, but no disability-friendly toilets.
- Pullman and First Class Coaches are not able to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs, but a maximum of 2 passengers can be accommodated in the Buffet Coach.
- E-scooters, e-skateboards, e-unicycles and hoverboards are not permitted on the trains.
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