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British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel

Vintage luxury day train from London Victoria with five-course lunch

Illustration of British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel

The British Pullman: Golden Age of Travel is a one-day luxury rail excursion operated by Tailor Made Rail. You board at London Victoria and spend the entire day aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a meticulously restored vintage train with Pullman carriages. Upon boarding, you are seated in armchair-style seats dressed with starched white linen and British Pullman china. A steward greets you with Champagne, then serves a five-course seasonal lunch accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person, followed by coffee and petits fours. The train loops through Kent's countryside before returning to London Victoria the same evening. Certain departures are hauled by a vintage steam locomotive, adding to the period authenticity. This excursion suits luxury-seekers, couples, food and wine enthusiasts, and history lovers drawn to the elegance of mid-twentieth-century rail travel.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £540 every time.

£5404 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. 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.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a day trip that departs and returns to London Victoria on the same day; there is no overnight accommodation.
  • Only certain departures are steam-hauled; confirm the specific date's locomotive type when booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    All Aboard the British Pullman

    Board at London Victoria and be shown to armchair-style seats set with starched white linen and British Pullman china. Watch the changing scenery of Kent pass by as your steward serves a welcome Champagne, followed by a seasonal five-course lunch and coffee with petits fours.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board at London Victoria in Pullman armchair-style seats set with starched white linen and British Pullman china, then enjoy a Champagne reception as Kent's countryside passes by.
  • Day 1A steward serves a seasonal five-course lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, followed by coffee and petits fours.

Included

  • Round trip aboard the Belmond British Pullman from London Victoria
  • Welcome Champagne reception onboard
  • Five-course luncheon with half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours
  • Certain departures are steam-hauled

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From £540 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $729 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes. The price covers round-trip travel from London Victoria aboard the Belmond British Pullman.
What meals are included?
A Champagne reception, five-course seasonal lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, coffee, tea, and petits fours.
Is this an escorted tour?
It is a day excursion run by Tailor Made Rail. Stewards serve meals and drinks onboard; the route is fixed.
When does it run?
Departures run July through November 2026.
What are the optional extras?
Onboard gifts include a Pullman teddy bear, celebration cake, hand-tied flowers, or Pullman Champagne flutes, available at additional cost.

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