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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 Western Mountaineer
Enjoy the challenging gradient of the Shap as you discover Carlisle via steam train with Vintage Trains!
- Depart from Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe or Warrington Bank Quay
- Enjoy the challenging gradient of the Shap
- Experience the incredible Settle and Carlisle line
- Follow the diesel hydraulic locomotive, D1015 'Western Champion' leading the trains
- Explore Carlisle, a 2000-year-old city with plenty of history to discover
- Discover the Cathedral, Castle and many of the museums and galleries
- 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 Western Mountaineer: Departure Locations & Times:
Departure Location:
- Birmingham New Street: Departs 06:55. Returns 21:50.
- Wolverhampton: Departs at 07:25. Returns at 21:30.
- Stafford: Departs at 07:45. Returns at 21:00.
- Crewe: Departs at 08:25. Returns at 20:40.
- Warrington Bank Quay: Departs at 08:50. Returns at 19:50.
- Arrive at Carlisle: 12:05. Depart from Carlisle: 15:10.
Book Shakespeare Express tickets for one of the best steam train rides in Birmingham!
New Street station
Birmingham,
B2 4QA
How to find us
Departure Points:
- Birmingham New Street: New Street station, Station St, Birmingham B2 4QA
- Wolverhampton: Wolverhampton Railway Station, Railway Dr, Wolverhampton WV1 1LE
- Stafford: Station Rd, Stafford ST16 2AA
- Crewe: 18 Weston Rd, Crewe CW1 6FX
- Warrington Bank Quay: Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington WA1 1UP
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.
Departure Points:
- Birmingham New Street: New Street station, Station St, Birmingham B2 4QA
- Wolverhampton: Wolverhampton Railway Station, Railway Dr, Wolverhampton WV1 1LE
- Stafford: Station Rd, Stafford ST16 2AA
- Crewe: 18 Weston Rd, Crewe CW1 6FX
- Warrington Bank Quay: Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington WA1 1UP