Departing From
- Lancaster,
- Preston,
- Wigan North Western,
- Warrington Bank Quay,
- Crewe,
- Stafford
Travel in style to enjoy a wonderful day out to maritime Bristol, one of England’s most vibrant and exciting towns for a three-hour afternoon break. We travel along the West Coast main line through Stafford, and at Walsall we take the leisurely secondary route through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside.
Passing Bromsgrove and Cheltenham we arrive in Bristol the famous seafaring town with its ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud memorial to its great designer. Perhaps take a walk over the Clifton Suspension Bridge or wander through the antique shops on the quaintly named Christmas steps.
Our train is hauled from Lancaster to Bristol by a preserved Class 40 diesel and following an afternoon break two of our immaculately restored steam engines take over to double head the train through Cheltenham and up the 1 in 37 dramatic assault of the Lickey incline, around the Birmingham suburbs and through Walsall to Crewe where a Class 40 diesel takes charge for the return to Lancaster.
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TRAVEL TIMINGS*
STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
Lancaster | 06.10 | 21.40 |
Preston | 06.40 | 21.15 |
Wigan North Western | 06.55 | 20.55 |
Warrington Bank Quay | 07.10 | 20.40 |
Crewe | 07.45 | 20.15 |
Stafford | 08.15 | 18.55 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining - £365
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.
Travel in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage carriages with seating in armchair comfort at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous four course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.

First Class (non-dining) - £195
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £40 per person.
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments.

Standard Class (non-dining) - £155
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments.