The Shakespeare Express
The Shakespeare Line's Own Steam Train Service

this page updated 06/09/07

Returns in 2008 - Sundays only - 6 July 2008 to 14 Sept 2008
*Due to major engineering work, the service does not operate on the last 4 Sundays in September 2007
Route : Birmingham Snow Hill - Moor St - Tyseley - Henley - Stratford; return : Tyseley - Moor Street & Snow Hill
New for 2007
All trains call additionally at Birmingham Moor Street.
Service now serves Henley.
The Shakespeare Express Sunday Lunch Experience
Click to see enlarged view of Wilmcote Station with the Shakespeare Express passing through The "Shakespeare Express" heritage train experience operates between Birmingham and Stratford

Passengers can indulge themselves in the sights, sounds and senses of rail travel as it was in the past.

Travel is on historic trains with a choice of passenger accommodation with the option of dining in authentic
Pullman Cars.

 4965 Rood Ashton heading the Shakespeare Express
4965 Rood Ashton heading the Shakespeare Express Click to enlarge image of the Shakespeare Express passing through Shirley Station
Through the window can be seen the ever-changing landscape of the U.K.'s second city and the leafy Warwickshire countryside - Shakespeare's County.
Click to enlarge image of passengers taking lunch

On-Train Catering Services

The "Shakespeare Express" offer full dining services and also a buffet service for those wishing to have a light snack or just a hot or cold drink

Silver service dining is offered in Pullman Class dining carriages, which must be pre-booked. The meal served depends upon the time of the train on which you choose to travel ...more>>

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Click to enlarge image of passengers taking lunch

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People also choose to celebrate memorable milestones by organising dining parties on the "Shakespeare Express" combining this with a memorable day out

Click to enlarge image of a party celebrating in the Dining Car on the Shakespeare Express

 
Please note that only tickets issued by Vintage Trains are valid for travel on these trains
Please note : Throughout the year, Vintage Trains runs steam excursions to places of interest as well as Pullman dining train specials. These usually start from stations near the Shakespeare Line. Click here to see the forthcoming programme.
Information Contact
Website(s)
Leaflet

For information about Vintage Trains Heritage Steam Trains Services - The Shakespeare Express & Bullring Express operating between Birmingham & Stratford - only Vintage Trains tickets valid on these trains
Vintage Trains Information
Special steam train service operating on
Summer Sundays only
between Birmingham &
Stratford-upon-Avon

An introduction to the Shakespeare Express & Steam Train Tours -
For that Day Out With A Difference
www.shakespeareexpress.com

A more comprehensive website for those with a general interest & also rail enthusiasts
www.vintagetrains.co.uk

Link to Shakespeare Express Leaflet

Telephone
0121 708 4960
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