DEPARTING FROM

  • Chesterfield,
  • Belper,
  • Derby,
  • Long Eaton,
  • East Midlands Parkway,
  • Loughborough,
  • Leicester,
  • Kettering,
  • Wellingborough,
  • Bedford

Indulge in 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.

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

Statesman Rail | Portsmouth Harbour Statesman - 15 July 2026

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is the Great Waterfront City with centuries of history, packed with world-class attractions, fantastic things to do and a year-round programme of events. What’s more, Portsmouth is a very compact city, with many great attractions and venues mere metres from one another. As well as it’s abundance of eateries, pubs, bars and extensive shopping outlets, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history where you can see world-famous ships such as ‘HMS Victory’ and ‘The Mary Rose’ amongst others.

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
Chesterfield 05.40 22.35
Belper 06.00 22.20
Derby 06.10 22.10
Long Eaton 06.25 21.55
East Midlands Parkway 06.45 21.35
Loughborough 06.55 21.20
Leicester 07.10 20.55
Kettering 07.50 20.15
Wellingborough 08.00 19.55
Bedford 08.30 19.25
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Portsmouth Harbour 12.30 16.00

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

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