Departing From
- Crewe,
- Stafford,
- Rugeley Town,
- Cannock,
- Walsall,
- Birmingham New Street,
- Solihull,
- Dorridge,
- Warwick Parkway,
- Leamington Spa
Enjoy an exciting day trip on ‘The Statesman’ to the dynamic and vibrant waterfront city of Portsmouth to visit the numerous attractions including the fabulous Royal Naval Dockyard home to HMS Victory and the Mary Rose.
Our train will arrive at Harbour Station which is only a short walk to the Historic Dockyard (admission payable locally) home to Henry VIII’s flagship the Mary Rose that remained at the seabed for 437 years, until it was raised and put on an intensive conservation programme. Now, the ship takes pride of place at the centre of its very own museum where visitors can see the ship in all her glory – Also, board the world’s most famous warship, HMS Victory, and try the new audio guide as the drama of the battle of Trafalgar unfolds, and visit the Victorian powerhouse HMS Warrior, as well as unique Gallipoli Campaign survivor – HMS M.33.
Perhaps take a harbour boat tour or visit the attraction that is fast becoming the modern emblem of Portsmouth – the Spinnaker Tower stands 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays – making it taller than Big Ben, the London Eye and Blackpool Tower.
Classes of Travel
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Crewe | 06.00 | 22.30 |
| Stafford | 06.30 | 22.00 |
| Rugeley Town | 07.00 | 21.30 |
| Cannock | 07.20 | 21.10 |
| Walsall | 07.30 | 21.00 |
| Birmingham New Street | 07.50 | 20.40 |
| Solihull | 08.10 | 20.20 |
| Dorridge | 08.20 | 20.10 |
| Warwick Parkway | 08.30 | 20.00 |
| Leamington Spa | 08.50 | 19.40 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Destination Timings
| STATION | ARRIVES | DEPARTS |
| Portsmouth Harbour | 12.00 | 16.00 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Pullman Dining
£395
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £195 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is in our refurbished Pullman style carriages offering additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows with seating at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.
First Class (non-dining)
£195
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £100 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. There is a buffet bar available for the purchase of light refreshments and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.
