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Belmond Britannic Explorer – Wales

Four-day luxury overnight train through Wales, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire from London

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Great Rail Journeys operates this four-day, three-night rail journey aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer, a new luxury train with private cabins, departing from and returning to London Victoria. Because the train itself is the accommodation, the days are shaped around dining and scenery rather than checking in and out of hotels. Day one opens with an afternoon tea crafted by chef Simon Rogan, featuring Welsh teacakes and bara brith, a traditional Welsh fruit loaf. Day two stops in Llandrindod Wells for a guided hike through the Welsh heartland and a visit to Farmers' Welsh Lavender. Day three reaches Machynlleth on the edge of Eryri National Park, known in English as Snowdonia, with excursions including clay-pigeon shooting, before an exclusive evening at a 16th-century pub in the Cotswolds. It suits travelers who want a short, food-focused luxury rail trip through rural Wales rather than a longer multi-country tour.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £1,500 since 4 Jul, to £7,800.

£7,800£6,3004 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists no current departure dates for this trip; confirm scheduling with Great Rail Journeys before booking.
  • Cancellation and travel insurance is not included in the price, and extras such as clay-pigeon shooting and other excursions in Machynlleth cost more and are not part of the base price.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer

    Leaving London

    Your luxury Wales holiday begins at London Victoria Station, where you board the Belmond Britannic Explorer. After exploring your private cabin, relax in one of the botanically inspired dining carriages with a curated afternoon tea featuring Welsh teacakes and traditional bara brith, as golden hour bathes the Cotswolds. Unwind in the Wellness Suite, sample the gin selection, or play a board game before dinner curated by Chef Rogan and your first night on the train.

    Meals: Afternoon Tea, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Aboard the train near Barmouth

    Pembrokeshire & mid-Wales

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before disembarking at Llandrindod Wells for an optional guided hike through the tranquil valleys of the remote Welsh heartland, followed by time at Farmers' Welsh Lavender. Rejoin the train and continue along the Heart of Wales Line towards Cardigan Bay and the edge of Snowdonia. Dinner and onboard entertainment follow, with an overnight stabling point near Barmouth.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Aboard the train near Moreton-in-Marsh

    Snowdonia & the Cotswolds

    A leisurely morning aboard the train brings you to Machynlleth, on the southern edge of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), with optional excursions including clay-pigeon shooting. Lunch is served as the train continues through mid-Wales and Montgomeryshire, past Welshpool and into Shropshire, reaching Moreton-in-Marsh. After dinner on board, disembark for an exclusive party at the Fox in Oddington, a renovated 16th-century Cotswolds pub.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Homeward bound

    Savour a farewell breakfast ahead of a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns. Arriving at London Victoria this morning, your luxurious experience concludes.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Travelers board the Belmond Britannic Explorer at London Victoria and begin with an afternoon tea crafted by chef Simon Rogan, featuring Welsh teacakes and bara brith, a traditional Welsh fruit loaf.
  • Day 2The train stops in Llandrindod Wells for a guided hike through the tranquil valleys of the Welsh heartland, followed by a visit to Farmers' Welsh Lavender.
  • Day 3The tour reaches Machynlleth at the southern edge of Eryri National Park, known in English as Snowdonia, with excursions on offer including clay-pigeon shooting.
  • Day 3An exclusive evening is arranged at the Fox in Oddington, a 16th-century Cotswolds pub, as the train nears Moreton-in-Marsh.

Included

  • 3 nights aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer luxury train
  • All meals aboard the train and all beverages including alcoholic drinks
  • 24-hour steward service
  • Onboard entertainment

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From £7,800 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,536 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes. The trip is a four-day, three-night journey aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer, with a private cabin, meals and drinks all included.
Which train is this?
The Belmond Britannic Explorer, a new luxury train from Belmond with private cabin accommodation.
What is not included?
Cancellation and travel insurance. Optional extras such as clay-pigeon shooting in Machynlleth cost more.
When does this trip depart?
The evidence does not list current departure dates for this package.

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