Historic Oxford
A day among Oxford's dreaming spires with a guided walking tour or free time, and fine dining on the train both ways.
- London VictoriaDay 1
- Oxford ParkwayDay 1
- OxfordDay 1
- London VictoriaDay 1
Overview
Travel through the countryside to Oxford, one of Britain's great university cities. Your guide meets you at Oxford Parkway and a private coach takes you into the centre for a walking tour or time on your own among the colleges and cobbled lanes, before you return to the train for English fizz and dinner.
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Guide waiting at Oxford Parkway
- Guided walking tour or free time in Oxford
- Cobbled streets, hidden alleys and colleges
- English fizz and dinner on the return
Day by day
Day 1Morning: London Victoria to Oxford Parkway
Board at London Victoria and settle in with a welcome glass of sparkling wine and fine dining on the way.
Day 2Afternoon: discover Oxford
Meet your guide at Oxford Parkway for a private coach into the city. Join the walking tour or explore alone, losing yourself in cobblestone streets and secret alleyways. The coach leaves for the station ten minutes before the time on your ticket.
Day 3Evening: return to London
Back on board, a glass of English fizz is followed by dinner, then coffee and petits fours before London.
Meals: Dinner
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Celia
- Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
- Set in an original interwar Pullman car
- Personal cocktail bar and lounge
- Private dining and entertainment area
Cygnus
- Reimagined by filmmaker Wes Anderson
- Deep emerald-green palette
- Classic Pullman table seating
Perseus
- Two private coupés for four
- Australian walnut panelling
- Art Deco detailing
- Part of Winston Churchill's funeral train
Ione
- Beautifully laid tables
- Private coupé for four available
- Originally served routes across the UK
Audrey, Gwen, Ibis, Minerva, Phoenix, Vera and Zena
- Hand-crafted marquetry and vintage lamps
- Gwen once carried Queen Elizabeth II to Brighton
- Minerva carried guests to the Coronation
- Phoenix, the late Queen's favourite carriage
Seating is at tables for two, three or four, confirmed at booking subject to availability; families are seated in a designated area.
- British Pullman fine dining
- A round-trip journey on the British Pullman
- Guided tour of historic Oxford
- Payment
- Full payment at booking
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Table for Two
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Questions about this journey
What time does the train leave and get back?
The British Pullman leaves London Victoria at about 09:55 and is due back at about 20:15. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice because the train runs on the national rail network.
Which meals are included?
Fine dining is served on board, with English fizz and dinner on the return, then coffee and petits fours. The operator does not detail the outbound meal for this journey.
What should I wear?
Smart dress is expected: please leave denim, trainers, baseball caps, collarless T-shirts and shorts at home. Jackets and ties are not compulsory, but on the British Pullman you can never be overdressed.
When does this journey run, and what does it cost?
This journey runs on selected dates only, and fares depend on the departure and the table you choose. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
Do we have to join the walking tour?
No. A guided walking tour is offered, but you can also explore Oxford independently and meet the coach back to the station.
How do we get into Oxford?
Your guide meets you at Oxford Parkway, and a private coach takes you into the city centre and back. The coach leaves for the station ten minutes before the time shown on your ticket.



