DEPARTING FROM

  • Hereford,
  • Leominster,
  • Ludlow,
  • Craven Arms,
  • Church Stretton,
  • Shrewsbury,
  • Whitchurch

Step aboard the celebrated ‘Statesman’ land cruise train for a very special circular winter tour over England’s most spectacular railway – the famous Settle to Carlisle line and the Cumbrian Fells with views of the snow-covered Lakeland mountains.

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 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 in their winter glory.

Statesman Rail | The Settle & Carlisle Circular - 7 March 2026

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL

Statesman Rail | Pullman Dining

Pullman Dining    

FROM £375

Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 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 £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans

Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. After being welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward you will be served a light breakfast followed later by a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous six course seasonal luncheon created by our Executive Chef will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutney – 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.

Statesman Rail | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £185

Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 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 £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans

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 £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
Hereford 08.20 18.45
Leominster 08.40 18.30
Ludlow 09.00 18.10
Craven Arms 09.10 18.00
Church Stretton 09.20 17.50
Shrewsbury 09.40 17.30
Whitchurch 09.50 17.15

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. This journey does not have a destination, it is a continuous circular tour.

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