125 Group are pleased to announce that we will be taking our HST to Bristol, Exeter & Paignton on Saturday 8th August 2026.
Our day starts at Manchester Victoria before heading via Reddish South to Crewe. From here we take the West Coast to the Birmingham area and the Cross Country route down the Lickey to our destinations of Bristol, Exeter or Paignton allowing you to choose between great cities or lovely seaside. As always, you can choose between First or Standard class accommodation and Buffet 125 will be open selling our usual array of hot and cold food along with a selection of drinks & snacks.
Pick up/set down points are Reddish South, Stockport, Crewe, Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St. Davids.
We will be offering a limited option for travel from Bristol to Paignton & return. Tickets are now on sale from our booking agent Retro Railtours including some amazing bargain fares for the kids:
- First Class (Full Tour) – £149
- First Class (Pickup stations to Bristol Only) – £129
- First Class Table for 2 supplement – £50
- Standard Class (Full Tour) – £99
- Standard Class (Pickup stations to Bristol Only) – £79
- Standard Class (Bristol to Exeter or Paignton Only) – £59
- Standard Class (Exeter to Paignton Only) – £29
- Standard Class ‘Kids for a Tenner’ Supplement – £10*
*A £10 supplement for children aged between 5-15. One supplement per accompanying adult booking. This offer is only valid for Standard Class tickets. Children under 5 may travel free of charge. Please put a note on the booking if bringing under 5s.
Timings from Network Rail
Manchester Victoria 07.35 23.17
Reddish South 08.00 22.38
Stockport 08.08 22.28
Crewe 08.57 22.00
Stafford 09.18 20.59
Birmingham New Street 09.54 20.27
Bristol Temple Meads 11.37-11.47 18.29-18.35
Exeter St Davids 12.48-12.53 17.18-17.33
Paignton 13.34 16.45