What Can I Expect

Step back in time to the glamorous 1920's aboard the Belmond British Pullman for the steam-hauled Golden Age of Travel day trips from London Victoria station!

A celebration of the truly golden age of rail travel, it's time to dress to impress and experienc vintage luxury. Enjoy fine-dining and silver-service on a day trip through the Kent countryside, onboard the sister train to the Venice-Simplon Orient-Express.

You'll revel in the superior standards of service all passengers on these special Belmond British Pullman lunch excursions receive. Everything is as you'd expect. Smart stewards waiting to greet you on the platform. Being shown personally to your tapestry armchair seat. Tables adorned with silk lamps, crisp white linen and bespoke crystal glassware.

Indeed, the train's history is brought back to life as your journey unfolds. These elegant Pullman carriages have transported such dignitaries as President de Gaulle, the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, as well as a special commission as Winston Churchill's funeral train.

And of course, the Golden Age of Travel voyage will be steam-hauled. Nothing beats the rhythmic chuff-chuff sound of the loco with plumes of steam heralding your arrival. On this trip you will be heading through the likes of Faversham, Canterbury and Dover, allowing plenty of time for you to savour the five course meal served at your table.

Put simply, the food onboard is delicious. Freshly prepared and beautifully presented, there is no finer luncheon accompaniment to a journey on the Belmond British Pullman.

Setting off from central London mid-morning, you'll return late afternoon, having been utterly immersed in the sheer luxury of your excursion by rail. Any British Pullman experience is an indulgence, but these five course Golden Age of Travel luncheon day trips on board the Belmond British Pullman are surely the voyages of a lifetime!

When Is It Available

• All dates are subject to availability and generally operate between April and November
• As these train journeys are very popular please allow plenty of time to book
• Departures vary and a confirmed schedule will be supplied upon booking

• Vouchers are valid for trips up to the voucher value. Prices for experiences may vary in line with demand. You may need to look further ahead for a date of equal value or if you wish to travel on a date that does not correspond with your voucher or upgrade to an alternative experience, you may pay a supplementary fee. No refunds will be made for bookings that have dropped in price

Schefuled 2025 Dates Golden Age of Travel Steam Hauled

• 14th February 
• 20th February 
• 27th February 
• 6th March 
• 28th March 
• 3rd April 
• 10th April 
• 24th April 
• 9th May
• 16th May 
• 31st May 
• 5th June 
• 19th June
• 5th July
• 10th July
• 24th July
• 7th August 
• 21st August 
• 11th September 
• 19th September 
• 25th September 
• 10th October 
• 23rd October

Suitable For

• Smart day wear is requested to be worn on board the British Pullman - please do not wear jeans, men may wish to wear a jacket and tie
• Because of the vintage nature of the train wheel chair access is not possible onboard, help is available for passengers with disabilities, with facilities to stow folding wheelchairs.
• For the comfort of all, this is a non-smoking train throughout and passengers are asked to turn off their mobile telephones whilst on board
• If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise us when booking and we will do our best to comply. We are, however, unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in their preparation

Anything Else

• There are four different styles of Pullman carriage, seating between 20 and 26 passengers with various seating combinations made up of tables for one, two or three and private compartments seating four. Please note that at busy times, parties of two may be seated sharing with another party of two. Parties larger than four will be seated at a combination of tables
• The Golden Age of Travel trips are steam hauled, usually by 35028 Clan Line loco, which hauled the Golden Arrow  between Dover & London in the 50s
• The value of this voucher can be exchanged or used as part payment for other journeys at the time of booking with Belmond
• Vouchers are valid for trips up to the voucher value. Prices for experiences may vary in line with demand. You may need to look further ahead for a date of equal value or if you wish to travel on a date that does not correspond with your voucher or upgrade to an alternative experience, you may pay a supplementary fee. No refunds will be made for bookings that have dropped in price