The Statesman's festive run over Beattock to Edinburgh's Christmas market, with Pullman dining and departures from the Midlands and North West.
The Edinburgh Christmas Statesman is one of Statesman Rail's most popular trains and sells out early. The 30 November departure starts at Tamworth and picks up at Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Congleton, Macclesfield, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, Chorley and Preston before running north on the West Coast Main Line over Shap and Beattock summits into the Scottish Lowlands.
Around three hours are allowed in Edinburgh for the Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens, the ice rink and the castle before the return, arriving back in the Midlands late evening.
Pullman Dining includes a full breakfast and a multi-course dinner with wine; First Class and Standard are non-dining with a buffet. A second departure from the Hull area runs on 21 November.
Morecambe Bay, the Lakeland fells and Blencathra are on the left heading north; the Pentlands and Edinburgh Castle are on the right at the end.
Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.
| Date | From | Traction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 05:30 |
Hull Fully booked. |
— | Sold out |
| Mon 30 Nov 2026 06:25 |
Tamworth Shown as sold out. |
— | Sold out |
No, the Statesman is a diesel-hauled land cruise train.
From £465 per person on the 30 November date.
Around 22:30 at Tamworth, earlier at northern stations.
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LuxuryThree-day Midland Pullman land cruise to Inverness with a day trip on the Kyle line to Kyle of Lochalsh opposite Skye.
LuxuryMidland Pullman festive day trips to Edinburgh's Christmas market from the South East, South Wales and the East Midlands.