DEPARTING FROM

  • Peterborough,
  • March,
  • Ely,
  • Cambridge,
  • Royston,
  • Letchworth Garden City,
  • Stevenage,
  • Welwyn Garden City,
  • Potters Bar

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. We pass through maritime Southampton and across the beautiful New Forest to our first optional stop at Bournemouth where around four hours will be available to enjoy the elegant seaside resort with seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops and beautiful award-winning gardens.

Alternatively, alight at Poole where we offer a break of around three hours – with its bustling Quay and stunning natural harbour there are beautiful views across to the Isle of Purbeck. Perhaps take a boat trip to Brownsea Island, rich in wildlife and history or take a Jurassic coastal cruise. There are a multitude of eateries along the harbour where the local seafood is a speciality.

The last destination of our train for a break of around two hours is the ancient seaside town of Weymouth and was a favourite haunt of King George III with historical buildings and Georgian seafront, a modern town centre complemented by quaint side streets, all of which is connected by over three miles of level promenade. The picturesque leisure harbour boasts fishing boats, yachts, and catamarans.

Mobility: This tour may not be suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with serious mobility issues.

Statesman Rail | Dorset Coast Statesman - 4 June 2026

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Nestled in a sheltered bay on the South Coast of England in the picturesque county of Dorset is the elegant seaside resort of Bournemouth. With seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops, bars, public houses and restaurants and beautiful award-winning gardens to explore, may be even experience the famous cliff lifts to the beach. . The town centre and promenade are all with in a short walking distance of the railway station

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Poole

Poole

The bustling tourist resort of Poole is well known for being Europe’s largest natural harbour, with blue flag beaches including the world famous ‘Sandbanks Beach’. An intriguing and historic old town and its vibrant quayside areas.

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Weymouth

Weymouth

Sandwiched between it’s award winning blue flag beaches and historic working harbour, the town centre of Weymouth has something to offer for everyone and with in easy walking distance of the railway station. Take a gentle stroll along the harbour front and take in the atmosphere or indulge in a wide variety of eateries or quaint local watering holes. A comprehensive selection of interesting shops provide for a little retail browsing as well.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL

Statesman Rail | Pullman Dining

Pullman Dining    

FROM £465

Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £60 per person or £150 per person at a ‘superior‘ private window table for two  

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 £280 is applicable for this seating type

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR TRAVEL IN PULLMAN DINING

 

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Seating is arranged 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 a sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapés 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.

Statesman Rail | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £245

Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £60 per person or £150 per person at a ‘superior‘ private window table for two  

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 £180 is applicable for this seating type

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Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.

Statesman Rail | Standard Class

Standard Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £185

Seating is around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat, bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey whilst light snacks, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks may be purchased from the buffet bar. View Seating Plans

APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Peterborough 06.10 22.50
March 06.30 22.30
Ely 06.50 22.10
Cambridge 07.10 21.50
Royston 07.30 21.30
Letchworth Garden City 07.45 21.15
Stevenage 07.55 21.05
Welwyn Garden City 08.10 20.45
Potters Bar 08.25 20.30
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Bournemouth 12.50 16.35
Poole 13.00 16.20
Weymouth 13.40 15.35

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

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