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The Worcester Christmas Fayre Express - 5 December 2026
Steam train day trip Liverpool to Worcester Christmas Fayre
The Railway Touring Company's Worcester Christmas Fayre Express is a one-day festive steam excursion on 5 December 2026 departing Liverpool Lime Street and arriving in Worcester via rarely-travelled Black Country freight lines. From Liverpool, the special heads south through Runcorn, crossing the River Mersey, then passes through Crewe and Stafford before diverting onto freight corridors that thread through the industrial heritage landscape: Perry Bar North Junction, Soho Junction North, Walsall, Bescot Stadium, Galton Tunnel, Rowley Regis, and Stourbridge Junction. Beyond Kidderminster, the southern terminus of the Severn Valley Railway, the train continues to Worcester. Passengers have several hours to explore the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre set in the city's medieval streets, and to visit Worcester Cathedral and the riverside. The return journey runs steam-hauled to Crewe, then diesel back to Liverpool. Three fare classes are offered, from Standard Class with a reserved seat to Premier Dining with a full English breakfast and four-course meal.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a one-time departure on 5 December 2026; no other dates are listed for this trip
- Premier Dining and First Class tiers differ significantly in menu; confirm your preferred tier when booking as availability may vary
Day by day
- Day 1
Liverpool to Worcester via the Black Country
Steam-hauled outward journey from Liverpool Lime Street via Runcorn, Crewe, Stafford, Rugeley Town, Walsall, Bescot Stadium, Rowley Regis, Stourbridge Junction and Kidderminster to Worcester, with several hours at the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre before the return leg, steam-hauled to Crewe then diesel-hauled to Liverpool Lime Street.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Steam locomotive departs Liverpool Lime Street and crosses the River Mersey at Runcorn en route to the Black Country via Crewe and Stafford
- Day 1Train travels rarely-used freight corridors through Perry Bar North Junction and Soho Junction North, passing Walsall, Bescot Stadium, and through Galton Tunnel
- Day 1Several hours at Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, set among the city's medieval streets and historic architecture
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes. The Railway Touring Company includes steam-hauled travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Worcester and a diesel-hauled return from Crewe to Liverpool. The fare covers your seat and journey.
- What meals are included?
- Standard Class includes a reserved seat only. First Class adds morning tea or coffee with a bacon roll and sweet treat, plus afternoon tea with a savoury and scone with butter and jam. Premier Dining adds a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, freshly prepared and silver-served at your seat.
- How much time is spent at the Worcester Christmas Fayre?
- The Railway Touring Company schedules several hours for passengers to enjoy the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre before the return journey begins.
- When does this trip run?
- This departure is scheduled for 5 December 2026 only.
- Which trains are used?
- A steam locomotive hauls the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe. The locomotive is changed at Crewe, and a diesel locomotive completes the final leg back to Liverpool.
