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- Sat 22 Aug 2026 Retro Railtours (Railtour) More...
- The Retro Cestrian Bard
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Come and join us on our trip to Stratford-upon-Avon this Summer. Picking up at stations in Cheshire, you have the rare opportunity of a direct train to the historic town, famed as the home of the great William Shakespear.
This day-trip journey from stations in Cheshire to Stratford-upon-Avon, will take a circular route via the West Midlands, returning via Hereford and the Marches route. You will have just over 3 hours to enjoy Stratford before the special train returns north to your local station.
Catering
A buffet serving hot and cold snacks will be available, along with our famous 'Real Ale Bar', serving a variety of hand-pumped Real Ales, wines and hot snacks. We are one of the only mainline operators to serve real ales by hand-pump in Britain!
Train information
We have requested two Class 37s to haul this tour. As we have fewer First Class carriages than usual, we expect First Class to sell out very quickly - so we recommend reserving as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! We are sorry that we're unable to serve West Yorkshire stations this year, due to the ongoing Transpennine Route Upgrade works.
As usual, there will be two classes of accommodation to suit all budgets. Our First Class option will make your day extra special. With padded seats, our ex-Intercity First Class coaches provide the perfect ambience to enjoy the scenic journey. If you want to recreate the Golden Age of train travel, this is certainly your opportunity.
Our Standard Class coaches are also very popular. Our standard class accommodation is very comfortable, with large windows aligned with seats - allowing you to enjoy your Retro experience.
Timings
Timings below are provisional and have not yet been confirmed by Network Rail.
Outward (dep) Return (arr)
Stalybridge 07:00 21:20
Reddish South 07:15 21:00
Stockport 07:25 20:50
Altrincham 07:40 20:30
Knutsford 08:00 20:15
Northwich 08:15 20:00
Chester 08:50 19:20
Stratford-upon-Avon 11:30 (arr) 15:00 (dep)
Fares
The following fares are available:-
Standard Class (Adult) £120.00
Standard Class (Child) £99.00
First Class (Adult) £240.00
First Class (Child) £199.00
Special requirements
Please contact us by email: info@retrorailtours.co.uk if you have any seating preferences, or if you will be bringing any children under the age of 5 (at no extra charge).
Bookings
if you have any queries, please email us at info@retrorailtours.co.uk
Bookings are now open via our Online bookings page; alternatively you can print a paper booking form.
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