Boston
Delve deep into the Mayflower Pilgrims story as you explore Boston, Lincolnshire.
2hr 15
Mayflower 400
Ready for an adventure 400 years in the making?
Be part of the incredible programme of events to mark four centuries since the Mayflower voyage that brought the Pilgrims to North America.
Explore the stories that matter to you by train.
With frequent connections from London to many of the key Mayflower sites, enjoy the views and let the train take you to the heart of the action.
Destinations
Harwich
The place where it all began, explore the historic port where the Mayflower is believed to have been built & learn more about the ships captain who called Harwich home.
1hr 40
Plymouth
Visit Plymouth as part of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' world-changing voyage to America. Discover what there is to see and do and how to arrive by train.
3hr 20
Gainsborough
Retford
Walk in the footsteps of Pilgrims as you explore Gainsborough's Mayflower story & how to get there by train.
2hr 10
Southampton
Explore Southampton, packed full of maritime history.
1hr 20
Babworth and Scrooby
Retford
Discover the origins of the Mayflower story as you head north to Nottinghamshire.
1hr 50
Austerfield
Doncaster
Discover the birthplace of William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.
2 hr 30
Dartmouth
Totnes
Explore the charming harbour town that helped the Pilgrim's get back onto open waters.
4 hr
More to explore
Visit more Mayflower sites by train including Worcester & London
YOUR TICKET TO RIDE
Fast journey times, scenic views and great value passes make rail an excellent way to explore the key Mayflower sites and events.
Visiting from overseas?
Enjoy everything Great Britain has to offer with one simple travel ticket. A BritRail pass is a single train pass that allows you to travel across the UK as much as you want for a set amount of days. Based on the period of time you're travelling, you can choose between two types of BritRail Pass, the Consecutive Pass and the Flexi Pass. A Consecutive Pass is valid for a set number of days in a row whereas with a Flexi Pass your travel days don't need to be consecutive. Find out more & book your BritRail Pass here.
Mayflower events