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Day trip: Historic Canterbury on the British Pullman

Day excursion from London to Canterbury aboard the Belmond British Pullman

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Planet Rail's day excursion to Canterbury puts you aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a luxury art deco train that departs London Victoria each morning. During the outbound journey through Kent, known as the garden of England, liveried stewards serve a three-course brunch at your table, accompanied by morning tea and coffee. Upon arrival in Canterbury, a coach transfer brings you to the heart of this medieval city, where a guided walking tour takes you through cobbled streets and includes a visit to Canterbury Cathedral, celebrated for its 1,200 square metres of stained glass. The return journey to London Victoria features classic English afternoon tea and a glass of sparkling wine, allowing you to unwind as the countryside passes by. This excursion suits those seeking refined rail travel paired with cultural exploration, combining luxury dining and heritage sightseeing in a single day.

What to know before you look closer

  • Departures are on selected dates throughout the year; confirm availability with Planet Rail before booking

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria to Canterbury and return

    Board the Belmond British Pullman at London Victoria, welcomed with a sparkling Bellini. Travel through the glorious countryside of Kent ('the garden of England'), enjoying a three-course brunch served at your table by liveried stewards. Arrive in Canterbury and take a short coach transfer to the city centre. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the cobbled medieval streets, including a visit to the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral with its 1,200 square metres of stained glass. Return to the train for the journey back to London Victoria, enjoying a classic English afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling wine.

    Meals: Brunch, Afternoon Tea

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Belmond British Pullman at London Victoria with a welcome sparkling Bellini, then dine on a three-course brunch served at your table as the train passes through the Kent countryside
  • Day 1Guided walking tour of Canterbury's cobbled medieval streets and visit to Canterbury Cathedral, featuring 1,200 square metres of stained glass
  • Day 1Return journey aboard the Belmond British Pullman with classic English afternoon tea and a glass of English sparkling wine

Included

  • Round-trip travel aboard the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome sparkling Bellini
  • Fine-dining silver service
  • Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
  • Morning tea and coffee
  • Visit to Canterbury, including coach transfers and guided walking tour
  • Classic English afternoon tea on the return journey
  • Glass of English sparkling wine

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel and meal service included?
Yes. The price includes round-trip travel aboard the Belmond British Pullman, a three-course brunch served at your table on the outward journey, morning tea and coffee, and classic afternoon tea with a glass of English sparkling wine on the return.
What is the Belmond British Pullman?
A luxury art deco train operated by Belmond, featuring First Class service with liveried stewards and fine dining at your seat.
What happens in Canterbury?
A coach transfer takes you from the station to the city centre, where you join a guided walking tour of the cobbled medieval streets, including a visit to Canterbury Cathedral.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes a guided walking tour of Canterbury's medieval streets. Exact distance is not specified; confirm with Planet Rail if you have mobility concerns.
When does this trip run?
Planet Rail operates this day trip on selected dates throughout the year. Check their website for specific departure dates.

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