Flying Scotsman visit

Friday 25 – Monday 28 July 2025

The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will be making a rare guest appearance at the Severn Valley Railway from Friday 25 – Monday 28 July, and it will haul the first full-line service this season, heralding the reopening of the line to Bridgnorth!

All tickets to ride behind ‘Flying Scotsman’ are sold out.

Paired with our set of Gresley teak carriages, ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul three return trips a day on Friday 25, and then on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July, as part of the SVR’s Swingin’ Sixties event, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the line in preservation, and finally on Monday 28 July.

Flying Scotsman trains depart from Kidderminster for one round trip (the train will not be stopping at intermediate stations) at 9am, 1pm and 5.15pm. You can see the train times and other information in the FAQ section below.

We are extremely grateful to the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd for agreeing to 60103’s visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see Flying Scotsman without a ticket?

Access to our stations is only guaranteed if you have a ticket for our Swinging Sixties event, or if you have a Flying Scotsman ticket. Parking at our stations is also restricted to ticket holders. For those without tickets, access to some stations will be available by making a donation and there are a number of public footpaths alongside the railway, but please do not trespass on the railway lines.

Kidderminster and Bridgnorth Station platform access is restricted to ticket-holders only, but other areas of the station are open including the shops and cafes.

Stations available to see Flying Scotsman without a ticket: Bewdley (parking available, DY12 1DP), Arley (parking available in the riverside carpark), Highley and The Engine House (parking available in the Severn Valley Country Park, WV16 6NU), Hampton Loade (limited parking) and Eardington (limited parking). Please note, the SVR reserves the right to close stations to spectators at any point. We’ve put together a blog with the best places to see Flying Scotsman at the Severn Valley Railway, take a look here.
Will Flying Scotsman stop in the stations and if so what times?
Flying Scotsman will travel non-stop through Bewdley, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade and Eardington. For those without tickets, you can purchase tickets to our Swinging Sixties for a closer look at Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. A donation is payable to access our other stations (Bewdley, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade and Eardington) to watch as it passes through if you don’t have tickets.

If you would like to watch as Flying Scotsman passes through any of these stations (not including Kidderminster or Bridgnorth), the times are as follows:

Trip 1

Outward: Bewdley (09:12), Arley (09:25), Highley (09:32), and Hampton Loade (09:43).

Return: Hampton Loade (11:15), Highley (11:25), Arley (11:32), and Bewdley (11:45).

Trip 2

Outward: Bewdley (13:12), Arley (13:25), Highley (13:32), and Hampton Loade (13:43).

Return: Hampton Loade (15:30), Highley (15:40), Arley (15:47), and Bewdley (16:00).

Trip 3

Outward: Bewdley (17:27), Arley (17:40), Highley (17:47), and Hampton Loade (17:58).

Return: Hampton Loade (19:15), Highley (19:25), Arley (19:32), and Bewdley (19:45).
Which way will the Flying Scotsman be facing?
Can I bring my dog on the Flying Scotsman train?
Can I bring my stroller/buggy?
Where can I park at Kidderminster?
Parking is available at Kidderminster Station for ticket holders only. Other carparks are available nearby, including Kidderminster Harriers Stadium Carpark, open from 7am for £4 per vehicle (DY10 1NB). We expect our station carpark to be full early in the day, so please plan your journey and give yourself extra time. Our carparks will not be available to those without tickets.

Additional parking near the station:

Mainline railway carpark (DY10 1QZ).

Comberton Place (DY10 1QH).

Kidderminster Harriers Stadium (DY10 1NB).

Bromsgrove Street (DY10 1PF).

Other public carparks are available close-by.
Can I get any train if I buy a Flying Scotsman ticket?

If you have purchased a ticket for Saturday and Sunday, yes, your Flying Scotsman ticket is also valid on all normal services operating. However, there are no extra public services on Friday 25 or Monday 28 July. Your ticket is only valid on one Flying Scotsman train at the selected departure time.
Can I bring food and drinks on the train?
Can I change the date or time of my booking after purchase?
Do I need to print my ticket, or can I show it on my phone?
What happens if I miss the Flying Scotsman train I am booked onto?
Can I walk along the railway line?

Do not trespass on the railway. We understand people are excited about seeing the famous locomotives and want to ensure you have a great day out. Our priority is the safety of the public and passengers viewing and travelling on the train. The railway is a hazardous environment and we would urge people to use safe vantage points to view and take pictures of the train, stay clear of the line and not be tempted to risk their lives and the lives of others by trespassing on the tracks. Trespassing on the tracks to view our trains is not only extremely dangerous and can result in the train’s journey being delayed, but it is an offence for which the offender risks being brought before the courts. Under no circumstance should you walk on or near the track. You must stay behind fences. If you do tresspass on the Railway, you run the risk of prosecution, delaying the train service and, potentially, a fatality.
Are seats reserved on the Flying Scotsman train?

For standard ticket holders, seats are reserved on the train around tables of two and four, so you may share tables with other passengers if your group is not made up of four people.

For compartment reservations, you will have a private compartment for up to six people for your sole use.

For first class and dining experiences, you will have a reserved table for your sole use.

For observation saloon ticket holders, seats are not reserved, but you will be able to choose where you sit in the carriage (there are armchairs and sofas).
I'm a wheelchair user, is there anything I need to do?
Will there be places to buy food and drink?

At Kidderminster the Valley Suite will be open:

Friday 25 – Monday 28 July – 8am – 5pm

The King & Castle Pub will be open:

Friday 25/ Saturday 26 July – 12 noon – 11pm

Sunday 27/ Monday 28 July – 12 noon – 9pm

At Bridgnorth the Railwayman’s Arms will be open:

Friday 25/Saturday 26 July – 10am – 11pm

Sunday 27 July – 10am – 9pm

Monday 28 July – 10am – 7.15pm

Bridgnorth Refreshment Room:

Friday 25 – Monday 28 July – 9am – 4.30pm

No hot food on Monday 28 July – sandwiches and snacks only.

On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July, cafes and kiosks at all our stations will be open as normal.
What time will the gift shops be open?