Departing From
- Bangor,
- Llandudno Junction,
- Colwyn Bay,
- Rhyl,
- Prestatyn,
- Chester,
- 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 countryside and around the Birmingham suburbs.
Thence passing Bromsgrove and Cheltenham to 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 diesel hauled from Bangor to Bristol by a preserved Class 40 diesel locomotive 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 climb of the Lickey incline, around the Birmingham suburbs and through Walsall to Crewe where a Class 40 diesel takes charge for the return to Bangor.
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
Bangor | 07.00 | 23.00 |
Llandudno Junction | 07.20 | 22.40 |
Colwyn Bay | 07.30 | 22.30 |
Rhyl | 07.50 | 22.20 |
Prestatyn | 08.00 | 22.10 |
Chester | 08.30 | 21.40 |
Crewe | 09.00 | 21.30 |
Stafford | 09.30 | 21.00 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel

Standard Class (non-dining) - £99
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. Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and alcoholic drinks.

First Class (non-dining) - £165
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four, or table of two offering additional legroom, wide cushioned seats, curtains, and large picture windows. Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a complimentary service of tea/coffee & biscuits are included in the price and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and alcoholic drinks.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)

First Class Compartment (non-dining) - £999
Enjoy the exclusive use of a private compartment containing a maximum of six first class seats – Included in the price is a complimentary service of tea/coffee, biscuits, and Smoked Salmon Blinis on the outward journey, whilst on the return journey you will be welcomed on board with a chilled glass of champagne and sumptuous Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, scone, preserves, clotted cream and cake followed by tea and coffee.

Premier Dining - £320
Includes the service of full English breakfast, morning tea/coffee & biscuits and four course dinner. Seating is arranged the same as First Class around a table of four or table of two laid with crisp linen and dressed in the finest crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. Meals are prepared on board by our chefs and served at your reserved seat by liveried stewards. A full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)