Now in its third year The Coronation is the ultimate weekend of high speed steam as Sir Nigel Gresley's legendary A4 pacifics take us from London to Edinburgh.

The 2010 trip will feature A4 haulage throughout between London and Edinburgh, with, it is hoped, 60019 Bittern hauling the train in to Scotland. The locomotive has not been in Scotland since it finished its career there with British Railways in the late 1960s and it adds an additional sense of occasion to the already magnificent spectacle of crossing the Royal Border Bridge and the arrival in the heart of Scotland's capital city at Waverley station.

The train will depart from London as before around 0730hrs from Kings Cross and will head for York where there will be a break of around three hours. The train will depart from York around 1400hrs and will arrive into Edinburgh around 2000hrs. Additionally this year will be a pick up point at Stevenage which has been added by popular request.
 
On the middle day we will be planning another optional tour out from Edinburgh where we head for Ayr via the hilly Shotts route. For more information or to book click here.

Our return journey on Monday 17th May will depart Edinburgh around 0915hrs and after a two hour break in York should arrive back into London around 2100hrs.
 
The Coronation is the ultimate in long distance high speed steam and recreates the magic of days gone by when almost all travel between the two capitals was by train. Don't miss this opportunity to join in with one of the highlights of the year.

To book your place on this ultimate steam trip click here.

You also have the option to book the London to York or  York to Edinburgh leg of the trip on the 15th and returning on the 17th.

Below are hotel options should you wish to book a hotel through Steam Dreams.  We have booked all hotels on a Bed & Breakfast basis and coach transfer to/from Waverley Station is included on the day of arrival and departure.Please note that the prices for all hotels quoted are per person per stay and cover the two nights. For details of hotel accommodation available for booking through Steam Dreams in York please contact the booking office.

Heriot Watt - 2* Single Accommodation

The Heriot Watt is one of the halls of residence of the University and is situated in a very quiet and peaceful park-like setting approximately 25 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Buses run about every ten minutes right from the university into town. An evening meal each night can be included at the Heriot Watt for a supplement of £30.  Please tick the DB&B box if you require this option.

Prices £100 ppps B&B, £130 ppps DB&B.  All accommodation is ensuite. 

Carlton Hotel - 4*

Ideally located on the Royal Mile, minutes from Princes Street and the legendary Edinburgh castle, the Carlton is a centrally located luxury hotel with spacious rooms and excellent facilities.

Prices: Ensuite Double or Twin £180 ppps B&B.  Ensuite Single £244 ppps B&B.

Premier Travel Inn - 3*

Situated in Haymarket next to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

There are twin and double rooms available and ten single rooms.

Prices Ensuite Twin/Double £113 ppps B&B, Ensuite Singles £185 ppps B&B.

Apex Hotel - 3*

Situated in the heart of the capital, the Apex Waterloo Place hotel is located at the east end of Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, just one minute from Waverley station and close to Edinburgh's shopping and tourist attractions.

Prices: Double/Twin £175 ppps B&B. B&B. All rooms are ensuite. Please note that all single rooms are now sold out at this hotel.

Please call our booking office if you wish to make a reservation

Approximate timings:

London 0820,  Stevenage 0900,   York, 1230- 1530, Edinburgh 2100

Edinburgh 0900, York 1430-1700, Stevenage 2100, London 2130

 Please note that these are estimated timings and are subject to change. Detailed timings will be posted/emailed to you with your tickets approx one week before travel.

Fares London to Edinburgh 

Standard    £249

First Class  £349

Premier Dining £449

Pullman    £575

Fares York to Edinburgh

Standard    £135

First Class  £189.50

Premier Dining £249.50

Pullman   £299