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Cambridge & Ely

British Pullman day trip from London to Cambridge and Ely

Illustration of Cambridge & Ely

Belmond's British Pullman train runs this single-day trip from London Victoria to Cambridge and Ely, with a steward providing fine-dining silver service throughout the journey. A Bellini cocktail and a three-course brunch are served as the train travels toward Cambridge, where a guide leads a walking tour of the historic university city, including King's College. The trip continues to Ely for a guided visit to the town's Norman cathedral, before travelers rejoin the train for a champagne reception and a multi-course dinner with wine on the way back to London Victoria. This suits travelers who want an English university-town and cathedral outing with the sightseeing organized for them, on a single fully staffed day out aboard a vintage art deco train rather than an overnight stay.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence itself is inconsistent about the number of courses in the return dinner: the itinerary and long description mention a five-course dinner, while the included list specifies a four-course dinner. Confirm which applies when booking.
  • The evidence pack does not list a starting price or current departure dates for this trip; confirm both directly with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria to Cambridge & Ely and back

    Board the British Pullman train and enjoy a Bellini and a three-course brunch on the outward journey. Arriving in Cambridge around midday, join a guided walking tour of the historic university city and King's College, then continue to Ely to visit the Norman cathedral. Return to the train for a champagne reception and a five-course dinner (page text describes both 'five-course' and 'four-course' dinner; preserved as stated) with fine wine.

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Fine-dining silver service
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Walking tour of Cambridge and King's College
  • Visit to Ely, including coach transfers and cathedral tour
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner: British seasonal table d'hôte menu including Great British cheeseboard, biscuits and chutneys
  • Half a bottle of wine per person
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, the round trip aboard the British Pullman between London Victoria, Cambridge, and Ely is included.
Which train is used?
The British Pullman, traveling between London Victoria, Cambridge, and Ely.
Is it guided?
Yes, a guide leads a walking tour of Cambridge, including King's College, and accompanies the visit to Ely's Norman cathedral. A steward also looks after guests on board.
What is included?
A welcome Bellini, a three-course brunch on the outward journey, morning tea and coffee, the Cambridge walking tour and Ely cathedral visit, a champagne reception, dinner (the evidence lists both four and five courses for this), and half a bottle of wine per person.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes a guided walking tour of Cambridge and a visit to Ely cathedral, both done on foot.

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