From Birmingham: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea on The Shakespeare Express

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Vintage Trains: Breakfast & Afternoon Tea on The Shakespeare Express

Enjoy delicious drinks and fantastic fine dining aboard The Shakespeare Express with a full English breakfast followed by Afternoon Tea:

  • Enjoy a full English breakfast on your morning journey towards Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Treat your tastebuds to grilled smoked back bacon, cumberland sausages, scrambled eggs, Portobello mushroom, plum tomatoes, baked beans and toast with a side of tea or coffee
  • Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea experience upon your return to Birmingham
  • Indulge in a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of homemade mini cakes with a side of tea or coffee
  • Pullman Dining: Enjoy seating in an original Pullman Cars with a full English breakfast and Afternoon Tea via table service.

The Shakespeare Express: Departure Locations & Times:

  • Birmingham Snow Hill: Departure: 10:40. Return: 17:15
  • Birmingham Moor Street: Departure: 10:45. Return: 17:10
  • Tyseley: Departure: 10:55. Return: 17:00

Book Shakespeare Express tickets for one of the best Afternoon Tea experiences in Birmingham!

Colmore Row,
Birmingham B3 2BJ
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Meeting Points:

Please note: The Shakespeare Express picks up at various locations. Please ensure you are attending the correct train station.

  • Birmingham Moor Street: B4 7UL
  • Birmingham Snow Hill: B3 2BJ
  • Tyseley: B11 2HH

There are multiple seating options with Vintage Trains:

  • Tourist Class: Tables of four
  • Pullman Class: Tables of two or four
  • First Class: In compartments of six and 18 non-dining seats in Pullman around tables of four

If you are travelling in a Tourist Class or Pullman Cars where no restaurant service is offered, then you are more than welcome to bring your own food.

Food is not permitted in First and Pullman Class restaurant cars.

Meeting Points:

Please note: The Shakespeare Express picks up at various locations. Please ensure you are attending the correct train station.

Birmingham to Stratford-Upon-Avon (Return):

  • Birmingham Snow Hill: Departure: 10:40. Return: 17:15
  • Birmingham Moor Street: Departure: 10:45. Return: 17:10
  • Tyseley: Departure: 10:55. Return: 17:00

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