Updated from operator timetables
Departure board
Every charter train we can confirm, in date order. Tap a train for its route, which side to sit and a booking link.
Charter departures · all stations--:--
November 2026
SUN 08 NOV10:15
The Shakespeare ExpressWorcester Shrub Hill → Stratford-upon-Avon
Steam
Vintage Trains
On sale Book
SUN 08 NOV13:35
The Shakespeare ExpressStratford-upon-Avon → Stratford-upon-Avon
Steam
Vintage Trains
On sale Book
WED 11 NOV08:45
The Armistice Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → Canterbury, returning via Dover and Tonbridge
Steam
The Railway Touring Company
FRI 13 NOV08:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
FRI 13 NOV13:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
SAT 14 NOV06:30
The Cathedrals Express to EdinburghColeshill Parkway → Edinburgh
Diesel to Darlington, then 60163 Tornado
Vintage Trains
On sale Book
SAT 14 NOV07:00
The York Yuletide ExpressLondon Victoria → York
Steam from Leicester
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 14 NOV08:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
SAT 14 NOV13:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
SUN 15 NOV08:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
SUN 15 NOV13:40
Flying Scotsman Main Line ToursDarlington → York, Scarborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Minehead or Didcot
60103 Flying Scotsman
Fox & Edwards Events
MON 16 NOV07:50
London to York Christmas MarketLondon King's Cross → York
Steam
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
THU 19 NOV06:35
Southend to Chester Christmas MarketSouthend Central → Chester
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 21 NOV07:00
The Edinburgh Christmas Market (Railway Touring Company)York → Edinburgh
Diesel to Carlisle, steam from the Carnforth pool to Edinburgh
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 21 NOV07:20
The Christmas White RoseLondon King's Cross → York
Steam
The Railway Touring Company
WED 25 NOV10:50
The Christmas Sussex BelleLondon Victoria → Eastbourne and Hastings, returning via Tunbridge Wells
Steam (diesel Eastbourne to Hastings)
The Railway Touring Company
THU 26 NOVTime TBC
Edinburgh Christmas Market by SteamLondon King's Cross → Edinburgh
Steam
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 28 NOV11:00
Forth Bridge Lunchtime TourEdinburgh Waverley → Fife coast circular via the Forth Bridge
4498 Sir Nigel Gresley
Steam Dreams Rail Co
Few seats Book
December 2026
WED 02 DEC06:30
East Anglia to Highclere or Winchester Christmas MarketBury St Edmunds → Winchester (or Highclere Castle via Basingstoke)
Steam
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
WED 02 DEC08:45
The Sherborne Christmas CarolLondon Victoria → Sherborne and Yeovil Junction
35028 Clan Line
The Railway Touring Company
WED 02 DEC08:50
The Christmas White Rose to York (Vintage Trains)Birmingham New Street → York
GWR Castle class steam
Vintage Trains
On sale Book
SAT 05 DEC07:20
The Worcester Christmas Fayre ExpressLiverpool Lime Street → Worcester
Steam for part of the route, diesel for the final leg
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 05 DEC08:15
The Cotswold Christmas VenturerLondon Victoria → Worcester Shrub Hill
35028 Clan Line
The Railway Touring Company
THU 10 DEC07:00
The Bath and Bristol Christmas ExpressEast Croydon → Bath and Bristol
Steam
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 12 DEC07:00
The Bath and Bristol Christmas ExpressLondon Paddington → Bath and Bristol
Steam
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 12 DEC07:00
The Edinburgh Christmas HiveManchester Victoria → Edinburgh
Diesel to Carnforth, then steam from the Carnforth pool over Shap and Beattock
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 12 DEC09:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 12 DEC11:45
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 12 DEC15:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 12 DEC17:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
TUE 15 DEC11:00
The White Cliffs Christmas LunchLondon Victoria → Kent circular via Canterbury and Dover
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
Few seats Book
WED 16 DEC10:50
The Christmas Sussex BelleLondon Victoria → Eastbourne and Hastings, returning via Tunbridge Wells
Steam (diesel Eastbourne to Hastings)
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 19 DEC07:00
The Edinburgh Christmas Market (Railway Touring Company)York → Edinburgh
Diesel to Carlisle, steam from the Carnforth pool to Edinburgh
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 19 DEC09:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 19 DEC11:45
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 19 DEC15:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
SAT 19 DEC17:15
The Santa Steam ExpressLondon Victoria → 90-minute circular trip from London Victoria
70000 Britannia
Steam Dreams Rail Co
On sale Book
MON 21 DECTime TBC
The Pennine Moors Christmas ExpressLeicester → Pennine circular from Crewe
60532 Blue Peter (from Crewe)
Saphos Trains
February 2027
SAT 06 FEB06:35
The Cumbrian Mountain ExpressLondon Euston → Carlisle via Shap, returning via the Settle to Carlisle line
Class 86 electric to Carnforth, then steam
The Railway Touring Company
SAT 27 FEB06:35
The Cumbrian Mountain ExpressLondon Euston → Carlisle via Shap, returning via the Settle to Carlisle line
Class 86 electric to Carnforth, then steam
The Railway Touring Company
March 2027
SAT 20 MAR06:10
The MayflowerBirmingham Snow Hill → Plymouth
7029 Clun Castle and 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (double-headed from Bristol)
Vintage Trains
On sale Book
Dates come from operator websites and change often. Always confirm on the operator’s booking page before you travel.