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Day trip: Golden Age of Travel by Steam on the Belmond British Pullman

Single-day steam train excursion from London Victoria on the Belmond British Pullman

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Planet Rail operates a single-day luxury rail excursion aboard the Belmond British Pullman, one of Britain's most celebrated heritage trains. The journey departs London Victoria at 10:35 and returns the same day at 16:00, travelling in a round loop through the English countryside behind a gleaming steam locomotive. Stops include Folkestone, where passengers catch a glimpse of the sea, and Paddock Wood, before the dramatic return to London. On board, a five-course meal prepared by the train's acclaimed chef is served with wines selected by the sommelier, alongside a welcome champagne reception and coffee with petits fours. The experience is designed for those who value fine dining, heritage travel, and the romance of 1920s-era rail journeys. The trip suits couples, luxury-seekers, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and history lovers looking for an afternoon of elegant train travel without leaving London.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a same-day round trip departing and returning to London Victoria; there is no overnight accommodation
  • The itinerary text cuts off mid-sentence; confirm the full route details and return time directly with Planet Rail before booking

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Golden Age of Travel by Steam on the Belmond British Pullman

    Departing from London Victoria at approximately 10.35 and returning the same day at 16:00. Enjoy a round-trip through Britain's glorious countryside behind a gleaming steam locomotive, with a welcome champagne reception and a sumptuous five-course lunch prepared on board. The return journey takes you via Folkestone, giving you a glimpse of the sea, and Paddock Wood, with coffee served before a dramatic, steam-hauled entrance into London Victoria.

Included

  • Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Steam-hauled locomotive
  • Welcome champagne reception
  • Sumptuous five-course lunch
  • Wine specially selected to accompany the seasonal menu
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The price includes round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman, including the steam locomotive experience.
What is served on board?
Passengers receive a welcome champagne reception, a five-course lunch prepared on board, wines selected to accompany the menu, and coffee with tea and petits fours.
What time does the train depart and return?
The train departs London Victoria at approximately 10:35 and returns at 16:00 the same day.
Which route does the train take?
The round trip travels from London Victoria via Folkestone and Paddock Wood, hauled by a steam locomotive.

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