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Day trip: Historic Bath on the Belmond British Pullman

Day trip from London to Bath aboard the Belmond British Pullman luxury train

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Planet Rail operates a one-day luxury train excursion aboard the Belmond British Pullman, departing London Victoria at 09:40 and returning at 19:45. Passengers board a vintage train featuring authentic Art Deco interiors and settle into plush armchairs for the journey to Bath, one of Britain's best-preserved Georgian cities. The outward leg includes a welcoming sparkling Bellini and a three-course brunch served as the train winds through English countryside. In Bath, travellers have free time to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, explore museums, browse antiques, or shop in boutiques. The return journey features a champagne reception and a four-course dinner with wine selected by the sommelier, accompanied by coffee and petits fours. This trip suits luxury-seekers, couples, history enthusiasts, and food-and-wine travellers drawn to gourmet dining and elegant rail travel in a single day.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a one-day excursion with limited time in Bath; plan which attractions matter most before departure.
  • Departures are not listed in the operator's information; confirm availability and booking windows with Planet Rail.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    Historic Bath on the Belmond British Pullman

    Departing from London at approximately 09:40 and returning the same day at 19:45. Board at London Victoria Station for a sparkling Bellini and a three-course brunch as the train winds its way to Bath. Enjoy free time to explore the Roman Baths and Pump Room, museums, antiques shops and boutiques, then return on board to a champagne reception and a four-course dinner with wine on the journey back to London.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart London Victoria at 09:40 aboard the Belmond British Pullman, welcomed with a sparkling Bellini as the train winds through the English countryside toward Bath.
  • Day 1Enjoy free time in Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room, explore Georgian architecture, and browse museums and antiques shops.
  • Day 1Return to the train for a champagne reception and a four-course dinner with wine selected by the sommelier as you travel back to London, arriving at 19:45.

Included

  • Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea & coffee
  • Visit to Bath
  • Free-time for shopping and sightseeing
  • Champagne reception back on board
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner
  • Wine specially selected by the sommelier to accompany the seasonal menu
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The price from 505 GBP includes round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman from London Victoria to Bath and back the same day.
What meals are included?
A sparkling Bellini, three-course brunch on the outward journey, morning tea and coffee, champagne reception upon return to the train, a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wine, and coffee, tea and petits fours.
How much time do I have in Bath?
The train departs London at 09:40 and you return to it in Bath for the champagne reception before the return journey. The exact duration of free time is not specified; contact Planet Rail for details.
Is this an escorted tour?
No. You have free time in Bath to explore independently; the train journey itself includes onboard service and meals.
What can I visit in Bath?
The itinerary highlights the Roman Baths and Pump Room, museums, antiques shops, and boutiques in the Georgian city.

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