The William Shakespeare (Preston - Stratford-upon-Avon)

Saphos Trains’ fifth tour on the mainline in 2020, taking passengers to Stratford-upon-Avon for the day and returning in the evening.

This tour boards at Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Hartford and Crewe on its way to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Tour Promoter – Saphos Trains

Operator – Locomotive Services (TOC) Limited

Locomotive (one of the below engines) –

Diesel hauled between Preston and Crewe, then steam hauled to Stratford-upon-Avon.

• LMS ‘Royal Scot’ No. 46100 ‘Royal Scot’
• BR ‘Britannia’ No. 70000 ‘Britannia’
• SR ‘West Country’ No. 34046 ‘Braunton’

Route and Times –

Fares – From £95.

Full list of fares can be found and booked on the Saphos Trains Website here

Other Information

WARNING – Information display on this page was correct at time of writing, information can change quickly. Please visit the Saphos Trains’ website to check if any changes have been made.