Departing From
- Lancaster,
- Preston,
- Wigan North Western,
- Warrington Bank Quay,
- Crewe,
- Shrewsbury
Traversing the breath-taking beauty of the Welsh Marches route we offer a totally unique day out as we travel through the rolling hills of the pretty Shropshire countryside dividing England and Wales. Passing along the Marches we pass magnificent Stokesay Castle and the historic towns of Ludlow and Hereford. Entering South Wales and the county of Monmouthshire there are superb views of the Brecon Beacons as the black mountains tower above the train. At Newport we join the Great Western main line and travel through the Severn Tunnel to Bristol for an afternoon break.
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 to Crewe by a preserved Class 40 locomotive where two of our immaculately restored steam engines take over to double head the train through the Welsh Marches to Bristol – We return from Bristol hauled by a Class 40 diesel for the journey through Cheltenham, Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
Lancaster | 06.20 | 21.50 |
Preston | 06.40 | 21.30 |
Wigan North Western | 07.05 | 21.05 |
Warrington Bank Quay | 07.20 | 20.50 |
Crewe | 08.15 | 20.30 |
Shrewsbury | 09.05 | 19.50 |
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)