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Statesman Rail - The Settle & Carlisle Circular - travelling to

THE SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

Sat 21 February 2026
Departing From:   Worcester Shrub Hill, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction, Tame Bridge Parkway, Stafford

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.

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Statesman Rail - The Settle & Carlisle Circular - travelling to

THE SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

Sat 28 February 2026
Departing From:   Nottingham, Ilkeston, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield

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.

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Statesman Rail - The Settle & Carlisle Circular - travelling to

THE SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

Sat 7 March 2026
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.

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Statesman Rail - The Settle & Carlisle Circular - travelling to

THE SETTLE & CARLISLE CIRCULAR

Sat 14 March 2026
Departing From:   Leicester, Narborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley, Rugeley Trent Valley

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.

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Statesman Rail - Royal Windsor Statesman - travelling to Windsor & Eton Riverside

ROYAL WINDSOR STATESMAN

Thu 9 April 2026
Departing From:   Chester, Wrexham General, Ruabon, Chirk, Gobowen, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford Central, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Tame Bridge Parkway, Birmingham International Journey Destination:   Windsor & Eton Riverside

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel from your local station for a journey through the heart of England to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, which as the name suggests is right by the river and close to all the attractions.....

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Statesman Rail - Royal Windsor Statesman - travelling to Windsor & Eton Riverside

ROYAL WINDSOR STATESMAN

Thu 16 April 2026
Departing From:   Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Exeter St David's, Tiverton Parkway, Taunton, Castle Cary, Westbury Journey Destination:   Windsor & Eton Riverside

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel from your local station for a journey through the heart of England to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, which as the name suggests is right by the river and close to all the attractions.....

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Statesman Rail - Portsmouth Harbour Statesman - travelling to Portsmouth Harbour

PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR STATESMAN

Thu 23 April 2026
Departing From:   Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Severn Tunnel Junction Journey Destination:   Portsmouth Harbour

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.

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Statesman Rail - Royal Windsor Statesman - travelling to Windsor & Eton Riverside

ROYAL WINDSOR STATESMAN

Thu 7 May 2026
Departing From:   Hull, Brough, Gilberdyke, Goole, Doncaster, Retford, Newark North Gate, Grantham Journey Destination:   Windsor & Eton Riverside

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel from your local station for a journey through the heart of England to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, which as the name suggests is right by the river and close to all the attractions.....

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Statesman Rail - Dorset Coast Statesman - travelling to Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

DORSET COAST STATESMAN

Thu 4 June 2026
Departing From:   Peterborough, March, Ely, Cambridge, Royston, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar Journey Destinations:   Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

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.

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Statesman Rail - Royal Windsor Statesman - travelling to Windsor & Eton Riverside

ROYAL WINDSOR STATESMAN

Thu 18 June 2026
Departing From:   Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, Stafford, Rugeley Trent Valley Journey Destination:   Windsor & Eton Riverside

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel from your local station for a journey through the heart of England to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, which as the name suggests is right by the river and close to all the attractions.....

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Statesman Rail - The Cornish Riviera & Mazey Day Statesman - travelling to Truro, St Erth, Penzance

THE CORNISH RIVIERA & MAZEY DAY STATESMAN

Sat 27 June 2026
Departing From:   Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Water Orton, Barnt Green, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham Spa, Cam & Dursley, Bristol Parkway Journey Destinations:   Truro, St Erth, Penzance

We present a unique day tour to Cornwall the land of myths and legends on board “The Statesman” train - with rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain and the opportunity to visit either Truro, maritime Falmouth, pretty St Ives, or historic Penzance.

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Statesman Rail - Dorset Coast Statesman - travelling to Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

DORSET COAST STATESMAN

Thu 9 July 2026
Departing From:   Stafford, Rugeley Trent Valley, Lichfield Trent Valley, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Long Buckby, Northampton, Milton Keynes Central, Leighton Buzzard Journey Destinations:   Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

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.

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Statesman Rail - Portsmouth Harbour Statesman - travelling to Portsmouth Harbour

PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR STATESMAN

Wed 15 July 2026
Departing From:   Chesterfield, Belper, Derby, Long Eaton, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford Journey Destination:   Portsmouth Harbour

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.

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Statesman Rail - Sussex Coast Statesman - travelling to Eastbourne

SUSSEX COAST STATESMAN

Fri 14 August 2026
Departing From:   Derby, Long Eaton, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton Journey Destination:   Eastbourne

This is a day out not to be missed as we travel from your local station through the heart of England to Eastbourne on the sunny Sussex coast where the biggest annual air show in Britain is staged on the promenade and seashore.....

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Statesman Rail - Dorset Coast Statesman - travelling to Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

DORSET COAST STATESMAN

Tue 1 September 2026
Departing From:   Norwich, Diss, Stowmarket, Ipswich, Manningtree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Shenfield Journey Destinations:   Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

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.

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Statesman Rail - Dorset Coast Statesman - travelling to Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

DORSET COAST STATESMAN

Thu 17 September 2026
Departing From:   Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Severn Tunnel Junction, Chepstow, Lydney, Gloucester, Stroud, Kemble Journey Destinations:   Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

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.

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Statesman Rail - Dorset Coast Statesman - travelling to Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

DORSET COAST STATESMAN

Sat 26 September 2026
Departing From:   Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford Central, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Solihull, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa Journey Destinations:   Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth

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.

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