A steam-hauled Armistice Day circuit from London Victoria to Canterbury, returning along the Kent coast past the White Cliffs.
The Armistice Steam Express marks Armistice Day with a steam-hauled circular trip through Kent. It leaves London Victoria in the morning, calls at Bromley South, and runs through the Garden of England via Ashford International and Wye to Canterbury, where passengers have time for the cathedral, the Westgate Towers and the Goods Shed market.
The afternoon return runs via Deal and Dover Priory with views of the Channel and the White Cliffs, then inland through the Weald via Tonbridge and Sevenoaks to Victoria. The train pauses to remember the moment fighting ceased at 11 o'clock on 11 November 1918.
The outward run through the Stour valley has scenery on both sides; the Channel and White Cliffs come on the return via Deal and Dover.
Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.
| Date | From | Traction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 08:45 |
London Victoria Approximate timings; also calls Bromley South. |
Steam | See operator |
London Victoria, with a pick-up at Bromley South.
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