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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 Shakespeare Express Steam Train
Celebrate the summer with a delightful Sunday train ride through beautiful countryside to Stratford-upon-Avon, where you'll travel on a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel!
- Depart from Derby train station
- Board on Sunday morning and greet the day with a glorious steam train experience
- Enjoy a 2-hour steam train journey, suitable for all ages!
- Get comfortable in your 1950's or 1960's seat and admire the unparalleled views of Birmingham's countryside
- Arrive into the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon and take photographs of the historic steam train
- Head into the world-famous town and explore Shakespeare's birthplace and history
- 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 Shakespeare Express: Departure Locations & Times:
Derby to Stratford:
- Derby: Departure: 10:30. Return: 19:00
- Burton-on-Trent: Departure: 10:50. Return: 18:40
- Tamworth: Departure: 11:10. Return: 18:20
- Coleshill Parkway: Departure: 11:30. Return: 18:00
Book Shakespeare Express tickets for one of the best steam train rides in Birmingham!
The Shakespeare Express
Railway Terrace,
Derby,
DE1 2RU
How to find us
Pick Up Points:
- Derby: Derby Train Station, Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU
- Burton-on-Trent: N, Borough Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0AR
- Tamworth: Victoria Rd, Tamworth B79 7JT
- Coleshill Parkway: Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1JZ
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.
Worcester to Stratford:
- Worcester Shrub Hill: WR4 9EJ
- Droitwich Spa: WR9 9BD
- Stourbridge Junction: DY8 1NH
Leicester to Stratford:
- Leicester: LE2 0QB
- Nuneaton: CV11 4BU
- Coleshill Parkway: B46 1JZ
Derby to Stratford:
- Derby: DE1 2RU
- Burton-on-Trent: DE14 2DA
- Tamworth: B79 7JT
- Coleshill Parkway: B46 1JZ