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Book Vintage Trains tickets for some of the best steam train experiences in Birmingham
Vintage Trains offer a range of steam trains which run on Britain’s mainline railway, so you can travel up to Llandudno, Skegness, York and many more locations across the country. There are so many routes to choose between, that wherever you fancy going, we're sure you'll find the perfect option with Vintage Trains!
Vintage Trains: The Shap Mountaineer Steam Train
Enjoy a trip to 2000-year-old Carlisle, a city famous for Hadrian's Wall with plenty of history, sightseeing and culture to indulge yourself in!
- Depart from a train station near you; Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay
- Climb aboard Vintage Trains steam train and head towards Carlisle, with opportunities to see the Cathedral, Castle, museums and galleries!
- Journey from Shap to Carlisle before returning to Settle and Carlisle
- The train will be diesel-hauled to Carnforth, where the Bahama's Renaissance train will take over
- On the return, the train will be diesel-hauled from Hellfield back to Birmingham New Street
- For train enthusiasts, enjoy the Tourist Class ticket, allowing you to sit in the first passenger carriage behind the locomotive, in at least one direction
- Pullman Class: Enjoy seating in one of the original Pullman Cars! Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £10 per person, subject to availability.
- Tourist Class: Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of the Tourist coaches.
The Shap Mountaineer: Departure Locations & Times:
- Birmingham New Street: Departure: 06:55. Return: 22:05
- Wolverhampton: Departure: 07:25. Return: 21:40
- Stafford: Departure: 07:45. Return: 21:10
- Crewe: Departure: 08:10. Return: 20:40
- Warrington Bank Quay: Departure: 08:50. Return: 20:10
- Preston: Departure: 09:25
- Blackburn: Return: 19:15
Please note: Passengers boarding at Preston will alight at Blackburn on return journey.
Book Vintage Trains tickets for one of the best steam train rides in Birmingham!
How to find us
Departure Points:
- Birmingham New Street: B2 4QA
- Wolverhampton: WV1 1LE
- Stafford: ST16 2AA
- Crewe: CW2 6HR
- Warrington Bank Quay: WA1 1LW
- Preston: PR1 8AP
- Blackburn: BB1 1EX
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 Shap Mountaineer picks up at various locations. Please ensure you are attending the correct train station.
Departure Points:
- Birmingham New Street: Departure: 06:55. Return: 22:05
- Wolverhampton: Departure: 07:25. Return: 21:40
- Stafford: Departure: 07:45. Return: 21:10
- Crewe: Departure: 08:10. Return: 20:40
- Warrington Bank Quay: Departure: 08:50. Return: 20:10
- Preston: Departure: 09:25
- Blackburn: Return: 19:15
Please note: Passengers boarding at Preston will alight at Blackburn on return journey.