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The Belmond British Pullman – The Golden Age of Travel

Luxury vintage train day trip from London through British countryside

Illustration of The Belmond British Pullman – The Golden Age of Travel

Planet Rail operates the Belmond British Pullman, a single-day luxury excursion aboard a restored 1920s vintage train. Passengers depart London Victoria at approximately 11:05 and spend roughly five hours aboard the train, which travels through the British countryside on a round-trip route before returning at approximately 16:15. The experience centres on fine dining: a five-course lunch served in beautifully restored Art Deco carriages with white tablecloths and original glassware, accompanied by wines chosen by a sommelier. Liveried stewards attend to guests throughout the journey, and a welcome champagne reception begins the day. The train's wood-panelled compartments and original 1920s and 30s design invite passengers to step into a Golden Age of Travel. This trip suits couples seeking a glamorous special occasion, food-and-wine enthusiasts, history lovers interested in vintage rail, and luxury travellers.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a single-day excursion departing and returning to London Victoria on the same day; there is no overnight travel or multi-day itinerary.
  • The departure time is approximate (11:05) and the return time is approximate (16:15); confirmed timings are supplied with travel documents.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    London Victoria – Round-trip on the Belmond British Pullman

    Depart London Victoria at approximately 11:05. Board the famous vintage train and enjoy a welcome champagne reception followed by a sumptuous five-course lunch with sommelier-selected wines in a beautifully restored 1920s carriage. Admire the British countryside through picture windows attended by liveried stewards. Return to London Victoria at approximately 16:15. Confirmed timings supplied with travel documents.

    Meals: Lunch

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Belmond British Pullman at London Victoria and receive a welcome champagne reception in wood-panelled Art Deco carriages attended by liveried stewards.
  • Day 1Enjoy a five-course lunch with British seasonal table d'hôte menu and sommelier-selected wines while viewing the British countryside through picture windows.

Included

  • Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman luxury train
  • Welcome champagne reception on board
  • Sumptuous five-course lunch: British seasonal table d'hôte menu
  • Wine specially selected by sommelier to accompany the seasonal menu
  • Coffee, tea and petits fours

Questions travellers ask

What is included in the price?
Round-trip travel on the Belmond British Pullman, welcome champagne reception, five-course lunch with British seasonal menu, sommelier-selected wines, and coffee with petits fours.
What time does the train depart and return?
Departure from London Victoria is approximately 11:05 and return is approximately 16:15. Confirmed timings are provided with travel documents.
What are the carriages like?
The Belmond British Pullman features original 1920s and 30s restored carriages with wood panelling, Art Deco designs, starched white linen, and specially commissioned china and cut glassware.
Who operates this trip?
Planet Rail operates the Belmond British Pullman.

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