British Pullman: The Golden Age of Travel by Steam
Luxury trainSouth East England

British Pullman: The Golden Age of Travel by Steam

London Victoria → Kent countryside circular
Photo: train_photos, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • SeasonAutumn and through 2027
  • RunsSelected dates: 3, 16 and 31 October and 7 November 2026; 12 February and 19 March 2027, with further 2027 dates
  • DurationDay trip
  • TractionSteam-hauled British Pullman
  • OperatorBelmond British Pullman

The British Pullman's vintage carriages behind a steam locomotive on a dining circuit through the Garden of England.

The Golden Age of Travel by Steam is the steam-hauled version of the British Pullman's signature day out from London Victoria. Guests travel in the train's restored 1920s and 1930s Pullman carriages while a meal is served at the table and the Kent countryside passes by.

Belmond sells a handful of steam departures each season, alongside its diesel-hauled Golden Age of Travel dates. Timings are approximate and subject to national railway constraints.

Upcoming dates

DateFromTractionStatus
Sat 7 Nov 2026 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Fri 12 Feb 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Fri 19 Mar 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Fri 2 Apr 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Wed 7 Apr 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Sat 8 May 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Thu 30 Sep 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Fri 22 Oct 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Sat 6 Nov 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale
Sat 13 Nov 2027 London Victoria
Steam-hauled; dates from the operator booking calendar.
— On sale

On board

  • Dining
  • Premier dining

Highlights

  • Steam-hauled British Pullman
  • Vintage Pullman carriages
  • Dining through the Garden of England

Classes of travel

Pullman
Before you book: charter trains depend on locomotive availability and Network Rail engineering work. Steam can be swapped for diesel at short notice, so check the operator’s terms for what happens then. When you book, ask for a seat on the side we recommend: most operators allocate seats but will note a preference.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from The Golden Age of Travel?

It uses the same British Pullman carriages but is hauled by a steam locomotive.

Where does it start?

London Victoria.

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