DEPARTING FROM

  • Hull,
  • Brough,
  • Gilberdyke,
  • Howden,
  • Selby,
  • Leeds,
  • Shipley,
  • Keighley,
  • Skipton,
  • Hellifield,
  • Settle

This special tour offers a journey on the celebrated ‘Statesman’ luxury train to the heart of Scotland’s capital where shopping is always a unique experience but at Christmas – it’s truly magical, when the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle are transformed into a Winter Wonderland with traditional Christmas markets.

We travel along the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway and through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands to Edinburgh for an afternoon break of around 3 hours. The station is located just below one of the UK’s most historic and popular shopping areas – Princes Street, with its beautifully lit trees and international stores on one side and a traditional German & Scottish Highland Christmas Market on the other

Statesman Rail | Edinburgh Christmas Statesman - 21 November 2026

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS


Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh

Edinburgh

There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance – from the giant Christmas wheel that lights up the sky high above the festive gardens, perhaps take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle. Scotland’s capital offers a magical combination of festive lights, Christmas events and unique yuletide atmosphere.

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 in our beautifully restored carriages 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.

Statesman Rail | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £195

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 with wide seats, and panoramic windows 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 £135

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 items including 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
Hull 05.30 22.25
Brough 05.40 22.10
Gilberdyke 05.45 22.00
Howden 06.00 21.50
Selby 06.15 21.30
Leeds 06.55 20.55
Shipley 07.30 20.25
Keighley 07.45 20.15
Skipton 08.00 19.50
Hellifield 08.15 19.40
Settle 08.25 19.20
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Edinburgh 13.10 16.25

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

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