Great Rail Journeys
Belmond Britannic Explorer – Wales
Four-day luxury overnight train through Wales, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire from London
4 daysfrom $8,414
100% rail
railtour suisse · Luxury train journey
Britannic Explorer - Wales
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Wales in the luxury of the Britannic Explorer. An unforgettable train journey and fantastic experiences in a unique region await you!
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Haverfordwest
Day 1: London - Haverfordwest
Board the Britannic Explorer at London Victoria Station in the afternoon, with a Welsh afternoon tea as the train heads west through Bristol, across the Severn Estuary into Wales, along the south coast through Cardiff and Swansea, then through Carmarthenshire ('Garden of Wales') to Pembrokeshire. Evening cocktails in the bar, then a gourmet dinner by chef Simon Rogan (Chef Patron of the three Michelin-starred L'Enclume) in the restaurant car, followed by evening entertainment. The train spends the night in Haverfordwest.
- Day 2railovernight: Near Barmouth
Day 2: Haverfordwest – Barmouth
After breakfast, disembark at Llandrindod Wells for a choice of a guided hike through remote Welsh valleys or a visit to a Welsh lavender farm. Return to the train for lunch and continue along the Heart of Wales Line through the uplands of Carmarthenshire and Powys to Snowdonia National Park (Eryri). Dinner and entertainment on board; the train spends the night near Barmouth.
- Day 3railovernight: Near Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds (implied by Day 4 starting point)
Day 3: Barmouth - Moreton-in-Marsh
A peaceful morning aboard (wellness ritual or lie-in, brunch with mimosa) before arriving in Machynlleth, on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, known for its Museum of Modern Art; choose a theatre-performance experience or an introductory clay pigeon shooting session. Lunch on board as the train continues through Mid Wales and Montgomeryshire, past Welshpool into Shropshire. In the evening, disembark for an exclusive gathering at The Fox at Oddington, a 16th-century Cotswolds pub restored by Carole Bamford (founder of Daylesford).
- Day 4
Day 4: Oxfordshire - London
Breakfast on the return journey to London through Oxfordshire and the Chilterns, arriving at Victoria Station in the morning.
Included
- 24-hour steward service
- all meals mentioned
- all drinks including alcoholic beverages
- entertainment on board
- experiences as per itinerary (customised options available, additional charges may apply)
Not included
- outward and return journey
- gratuities and personal expenses
- meals not mentioned
- hotel accommodation on site
- entry fee (ETA) for GB
- cancellation costs and travel insurance
