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Dorset Coast Statesman

Dorset Coast Statesman, a rail journey with statesmanrail.com

The celebrated 'Statesman' land cruise train travels direct from your local station to the south coast for a memorable journey through the beautiful New Forest with the opportunity to visit either Bournemouth, Poole, or Weymouth.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Dorset Coast Day Excursion

    Board at your local station (Norwich from 06:10, through to Shenfield at 08:45). Travel through maritime Southampton and the beautiful New Forest. Arrive Bournemouth ~12:45 (depart 16:30), Poole ~13:00 (depart 16:15), or Weymouth ~13:40 (depart 15:35). Approximately 4 hours in Bournemouth, 3 hours in Poole, or 2 hours in Weymouth. Return journey departs destinations in the afternoon, arriving back at boarding stations between ~20:30 (Shenfield) and ~22:30 (Norwich).

Included

  • Rail travel from boarding station to destination and return
  • Complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks in First Class
  • Complimentary tea and coffee throughout journey in Standard Class
  • Pullman Dining: glass of chilled bucks' fizz, full English breakfast, late morning tea/coffee with pastries, glass of chilled champagne, canapés, five-course seasonal dinner, Great British cheese board with biscuits and chutneys, half bottle of wine per person (Sommelier's choice), coffee and homemade petits fours

Not included

  • Light snacks, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks in Standard Class (available to purchase from buffet bar)
  • Optional boat trips or excursions at destinations
  • Private window table supplement (£60 per person or £150 per person for 'superior' private window table for two) in Pullman Dining and First Class
  • Exclusive table for three supplement (£280 total in Pullman Dining; £180 total in First Class)

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