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!