How much does it cost?

From CHF 8,380 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,278 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What accommodation is provided?

You stay on board the Britannic Explorer in either a Double or Twin Suite or a Grand Suite for all three nights. The train is your hotel.

Which trains are used?

The journey runs entirely on the Britannic Explorer. The route includes segments on the Settle & Carlisle Railway (near Appleby and crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct) and stops at heritage lines including Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

What is included in the meals?

All meals on board are included, prepared by chef Simon Rogan using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. All drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are also included.

When does this journey run?

The Britannic Explorer departs in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November 2026. Twelve departures are scheduled, with some dates already sold out.

What activities happen off the train?

On Day 2, you visit Lingholm Estate with optional canoeing, paddleboarding, alpaca encounters, or distillery touring. On Day 3, a chauffeured excursion includes a farm tour and dining experience at chef Simon Rogan's regenerative farm in Cartmel Valley.

railtour suisse · Luxury train journey

Britannic Explorer - Lake District

Four-day luxury sleeper train through Lake District from London on Britannic Explorer

The Britannic Explorer, operated by Railtour Suisse, is a four-day, three-night all-inclusive luxury sleeper train that departs London Victoria and loops through the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the Peak District before returning to Oxfordshire. Every night you sleep aboard in a private suite; every meal is prepared by chef Simon Rogan in the on-board restaurant car using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The itinerary weaves heritage rail lines, including the Settle & Carlisle Railway, with curated off-train experiences: a visit to Lingholm Estate, a Victorian manor house where guests can canoe or paddleboard on Derwentwater, and a farm-to-table dining experience at Rogan's regenerative farm in the Cartmel Valley. This journey suits couples seeking a luxury escape, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and history lovers drawn to England's literary and architectural heritage. The pace is unhurried, with ample time on board and leisurely station stops allowing exploration of the surrounding landscape.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen CHF 120 since 4 Jul, to CHF 8,380.

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. 2 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.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: a other product. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Optional extras such as canoeing, paddleboarding, distillery tours, and card games incur additional charges beyond the base package price
Three of the twelve available 2026 departures are already sold out; availability may be limited for peak summer months

Day by day

Day 1
London Victoria - Keighley
Day 2
Keighley - Workington - Penrith - Grange-over-Sands
Day 3
Penrith - Oxfordshire
Day 4
Oxfordshire - London Victoria

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Board at London Victoria in the afternoon and enjoy traditional Cumbrian afternoon tea or spa treatments before dinner in the restaurant car as the train passes through South Yorkshire
Day 2Chauffeured visit to Lingholm Estate, a Victorian mansion, with optional canoeing or paddleboarding on Derwentwater and meeting alpacas
Day 3Cross the Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle & Carlisle line during brunch, then disembark for a farm tour and sustainable dining experience at chef Simon Rogan's regenerative farm in Cartmel Valley
Day 4Breakfast on board as the train returns to London Victoria through Oxfordshire in the morning

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 8,380 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,278 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What accommodation is provided?: You stay on board the Britannic Explorer in either a Double or Twin Suite or a Grand Suite for all three nights. The train is your hotel.
Which trains are used?: The journey runs entirely on the Britannic Explorer. The route includes segments on the Settle & Carlisle Railway (near Appleby and crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct) and stops at heritage lines including Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
What is included in the meals?: All meals on board are included, prepared by chef Simon Rogan using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. All drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are also included.
When does this journey run?: The Britannic Explorer departs in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November 2026. Twelve departures are scheduled, with some dates already sold out.
What activities happen off the train?: On Day 2, you visit Lingholm Estate with optional canoeing, paddleboarding, alpaca encounters, or distillery touring. On Day 3, a chauffeured excursion includes a farm tour and dining experience at chef Simon Rogan's regenerative farm in Cartmel Valley.