Departing From

  • Telford Central,
  • Wellington,
  • Shrewsbury,
  • Gobowen,
  • Chirk,
  • Wrexham General,
  • Chester,
  • Frodsham,
  • Warrington Bank Quay

Step aboard the celebrated ‘Statesman’ land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway and Cumbrian Fells.

With great limestone peaks and deep valleys, we travel over viaducts and through tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering – including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines and the sheer scale of the scenery is apparent with views of the three peaks towering over the line.

One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and return over the west coast route through Penrith, climbing over Shap summit and along the pretty Lune Gorge affording stunning views of the Cumbrian mountains.

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

STATION DEPARTS RETURNS
Telford Central 08.50 18.20
Wellington 09.00 18.10
Shrewsbury 09.15 17.55
Gobowen 09.30 17.40
Chirk 09.40 17.30
Wrexham General 09.50 17.20
Chester 10.10 17.00
Frodsham 10.30 16.40
Warrington Bank Quay 10.50 16.20

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.

This is the ultimate travel experience – Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 offering additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows with tables laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. After being welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes will be offered as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous seven course seasonal luncheon 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 will conclude with service of coffee and homemade petits fours as you arrive back relaxed and refreshed.

 

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.

 

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