For a super day out with family or friends, plan your steam adventure now
For a memorable day out step on board for one of our steam day trips departing from Milton Keynes.
Our special trains head for a choice of great destinations along scenic routes providing the chance to travel in the company of some of Britain’s best preserved steam locomotives.
Don’t forget you can save £20 per person by using the MK Citizen promotional code, MIL when you book.

The Cumbrian Coast Express
Saturday 27 June 2026
Departs Milton Keynes and Rugby.
Head north by vintage train to meet an historic steam locomotive at Carnforth for a scenic journey with dramatic views of the Cumbrian Coast.
A stop at Ravenglass provides the opportunity to visit the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway or, for an additional £30pp including coach transfer, you can visit Muncaster Castle.
Save £20pp with promotional code MIL

The Cumbrian Mountain Express
Saturday 1 August
2026
Departs Watford Junction, Milton Keynes and Rugby.
A chance to experience the world famous Settle & Carlisle Line by steam, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and the magnificent Three Peaks.
Save £20pp with promotional code MIL

The Blackpool Steam Express
Saturday 22 August 2026
Departs Watford Junction, Milton Keynes and Rugby.
A day out to ever popular Blackpool combining a steam tour with all the fun of the seaside.
Enjoy Blackpool’s famous Tower, three piers, beach, Madame Tussauds and seafront trams.
Save £20pp with promotional code MIL
To save £20pp use the MK Citizen promotional code MIL as you book.
Terms & conditions
- Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
- Discount is for day trip departures on or before 31 December 2026, subject to availability, and booked by 31 December 2026.
- This offer holds no monetary value.
- The Railway Touring Company’s standard conditions of booking and travel apply – see website for details.
- Code MIL must be quoted at time of booking.
Please note: All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Locomotives and coaches may differ.











