THE TIMETABLE

Birmingham to Stratford	Train A	Train C
Birmingham Snow Hill	10.23	13.53
Birmingham Moor Street	10.28	13.58
Tyseley	10.38	14.08
Henley-in-Arden	11.21	14.42
Stratford-upon-Avon	11.40	15.01

 

Stratford to Birmingham	Train B	Train D
Stratford-upon-Avon	12.32	16.10
Henley-in-Arden	-	-
Tyseley	13.14	16.55
Birmingham Moor Street	13.24	17.07
Birmingham Snow Hill	13.29	17.14

 

Timetable notes:

Trains make a prompt departure. Passengers should arrive at stations in plenty of time before the scheduled departure in order to allow time to make their way to the appropriate departure platform.

Sunday trains are sometimes disrupted to allow essential track maintenance etc. There may be a need for these times to be adjusted at short notice. Such alterations are not within the control of Vintage Trains Limited.

 

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Return journey from Birmingham
(Snow Hill, Moor Street, or Tyseley)
• travel out on train A (Breakfast option in Premier Dining)
• return on train B, or later on train D (High Tea option in Premier Dining).

• travel out on train C
• return on train D (High Tea option in Premier Dining).

Round trip from Stratford
• travel out on train B (Lunch option in Premier Dining)
• returning on train C

Round trip from Henley
• travel out on train A
• then to Birmingham on train B (Lunch option in Premier Dining)
• returning on train C.

Single Standard Class tickets are available on all trains - subject to availability of seats.

 

LEAFLETS

The 2009 Season leaflet will be available in the Spring.

As a guide, you may wish to see a copy of the 2008 Season Shakespeare Express leaflet.

We also provide our Excursions Programme leaflet describing 'one-off' tours covering February - June 2009.

• Shakespeare Express Leaflet (PDF format)
• Vintage Trains Excursion Leaflet (PDF format)
• PDF format reader software

 

USEFUL INFORMATION

• We offer GIFT VOUCHERS, which make an ideal present. Phone our booking line for more information.

• We offer a group discount for groups of 10 or more adults. Discounts are available on application. Tour Operators & Group Travel page

• A buffet carriage is available on all trains, selling hot drinks and other refreshments

• An on-train shop offers a range of gifts for young and old, so you can take away a memento of the day. These include badges featuring our regular engine.

• We provide route notes for your convenience to look out for various noteworthy lineside views. Copies also available here on our Stations page

• There is a free car park at Tyseley Locomotive Works Visitor Centre, 5 minutes walk from Tyseley Station.

• No dogs allowed, however we are happy to accommodate dogs for the disabled by prior arrangement.

• Passengers With Special Needs - we can accommodate a small number of people using wheelchairs.  It is essential to contact Vintage Trains directly to discuss availability of our facilities and your requirements before making a booking.

• Customers are reminded that as from 1st July 2007 UK government legislation came into effect prohibiting smoking in public places. Areas designated 'NO SMOKING' include ALL CARRIAGES ON ALL TrainS AS WELL AS ALL RAILWAY PLATFORMS AND PREMISES.

• Chiltern Railways operate a 09.33 service ex London Marylebone arriving at Stratford-Upon-Avon at 11.59. Direct trains back to London Marylebone depart Stratford-Upon-Avon at 16.00 & 18.00 with the last train of the day departing at 19.57 . Times subject to change - Please check with Chiltern Railways before travelling.