From Birmingham: The Mayflower

Vintage Trains

Available from 6 September 2025 to 6 September 2025

Book now from £165.00

What else is on at Vintage Trains?

Book Vintage Trains tickets for some of the best steam train experiences in Birmingham

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: The Mayflower to Plymouth

Head to a train station near you this September and board The Mayflower for an incredible day trip to Plymouth!

  • Date: 6th September 2025
  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages! Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Depart from Birmingham New Street, Barnt Green, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads
  • Get comfortable in your 1950's or 1960's seat and admire the unparalleled views of Birmingham's countryside
  • Head South West towards Plymouth
  • Travel across the South Devon banks - the ultimate dream for steam enthusiasts!
  • Travel on a train pulled by diesel locomotive to Bristol
  • At Bristol, the Castle Class locomotive, Clun Castle and Jubilee Class locomotive Bahamas will be attached to the front of the train, helping to haul it from Bristol to Plymouth
  • See the locomotives working over challenging gradients
  • Depart Plymouth at 16:20 and enjoy a charming, scenic journey home to a station of your choice
  • Pullman Class: Enjoy seating in one of the original Pullman Cars! Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £10 per person, subject to availability.
  • Tourist Class: Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of the Tourist coaches. 

The Mayflower to Plymouth: Departure Locations & Times:

  • Birmingham New Street: Departs at 06:35, Returns at 22:45
  • Barnt Green: Departs at 07:00, Returns at 22:20
  • Worcestershire Parkway: Departs at 07:20, Returns at 22:00
  • Cheltenham: Departs at 07:45, Returns at 21:40
  • Bristol Parkway: Departs at 08:50, Returns at 20:50
  • Bristol Temple Meads: Departs at 09:50, Returns at 20:00

Book The Mayflower tickets for one of the best train journeys from Birmingham to Plymouth!

Birmingham New Street Station

Station Street,
Birmingham,
B2 4QA
Show on Google Maps

How to find us

Address: Birmingham New Street Station, Station Street, Birmingham, B2 4QA

What3Words: clean.enhancement.method

You can board The Cathedrals Express to Newcastle from any of the following stations:

  • Birmingham New Street 
  • Barnt Green
  • Worcestershire Parkway
  • Cheltenham
  • Bristol Parkway
  • Bristol Temple Meads

The Mayflower departs and returns from:

  • Birmingham New Street: Departs at 06:35, Returns at 22:45
  • Barnt Green: Departs at 07:00, Returns at 22:20
  • Worcestershire Parkway: Departs at 07:20, Returns at 22:00
  • Cheltenham: Departs at 07:45, Returns at 21:40
  • Bristol Parkway: Departs at 08:50, Returns at 20:50
  • Bristol Temple Meads: Departs at 09:50, Returns at 20:00