British Pullman

England

Celebratory journeys through England’s countryside

  • 12 carriages
  • British fine dining
  • Restored 1920s and 30s carriages
  • Exclusive hire for celebrations and events
  • Immersive entertainment and experiences
  • Round-trip day excursions from and to London Victoria

JOURNEYS

The Golden Age of Travel, Kent

Type
Round trip
Locations
London Victoria, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone
Gently rolling hills reveal a patchwork of yellow and green fields and woods. In the foreground the elegant steam train snakes

JOURNEYS

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Two intertwined botanical glasshouses with a bulbous funnel design, set on lawned gardens between red-brick buildings.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Type
Round trip
Locations
London, Newbury (for Bombay Sapphire Distillery)
Looking down on a dining table, where a man peruses a magazine and a woman takes a pause mid-way through a starter to drink.

Murder Mystery Lunch

Type
Round trip
Locations
London Victoria, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone
View from above of Oxford's Radcliffe Camera Library and All Souls College, as the yellow-tinted stone glows in evening sun.

Historic Oxford

Type
Round trip
Locations
London Victoria, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone
Diners enjoy roast beef, presented in slices with Yorkshire puddings, carrots, beans, potatoes and gravy, seen from above.

The Great British Sunday Lunch

Type
Round trip
Locations
London Victoria, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone

British Pullman Carriages

From Wes Anderson’s iconic designs to the timeless glamour of our classic carriages, choosing your seating is the first step in an unforgettable journey. Want exclusive use of the carriage or train? Our dedicated team is on hand to arrange your bespoke adventure.

Audrey

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Cygnus

Gwen

Ibis

Ione

Minerva

Phoenix

Perseus

Zena

Vera

About

The British Pullman’s story began in the late seventies, when businessman James Sherwood bought two Orient Express 1920’s sleepers, planning to start the restoration of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train. While he originally prepared these Pullman carriages to cross the Channel and join the rake of sleeping cars in Venice, they were never used in mainland Europe.

Instead, the rest of the train was assembled by craftsmen in the UK and in 1982, the British Pullman train took its inaugural journey. Since then, our train has become a treasure of the country’s railways, journeying across the landscapes of England season after season.

What’s New

Find out the latest news about the British Pullman.

Celia, the Private Carriage by Baz Luhrmann & Catherine Martin

Luxurious vintage train carriage interior with ornate wood panelling, velvet seating, floral arrangements, decorative ceiling panels, and soft ambient lighting. A long table is visible further down the carriage.

Introducing Celia – the exclusive private dining carriage for life’s celebrations, available now.

New Season, New Journeys

Open-air Roman bath surrounded by sandstone columns under blue skies

Planning to explore the UK in the most unique way? Jump onboard the British Pullman and dive into historic cities like Oxford or Bath, combining the grandeur and heritage of these cities with the luxury of rail travel.

Dining Onboard

A waiter silver-serves new potatoes to a plate with a pastry pie and greens, seen in close-up at a dining table for two.

Curated by Chef Jon Freeman, the British Pullman menus bring a modern twist to British fare, elevating your next train trip in the UK.

Experiences

A view of sweeping golden sands dotted with people, parasol and loungers, part-obscured by a pink wildflower in soft focus.

From the iconic Great British Sunday Lunch to historic city tours across the country, unique activities await on the rails and off the train.

Celebrations

From business functions to wedding receptions, celebrate on a train trip or charter the British Pullman train for an unforgettable event on the rails.

Exclusive Use

Looking down on a dining table as a guest tucks into one of two plates of salmon, while his companion's seat is empty.

Charter the whole train for your private party and let us refine the details of your special day.

Special Occasions

In a face-on view of an Audrey Car table, water and wine glasses gleam at a setting for two, flanked by wide plush chairs.

Celebrate an anniversary or unique event onboard one of the most iconic luxury trains in Great Britain.