British Pullman · 1 days · 0 nights
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London Victoria · Canterbury · Dover · Folkestone
British Pullman · 1 days, 0 nights
Great British Seaside: Whitstable
A summer seaside day in Whitstable, famous for oysters and its harbour, with fine dining on board and English fizz on the way home.
- London VictoriaDay 1
- WhitstableDay 1
- London VictoriaDay 1
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration1 days
Nights0
RouteLondon Victoria → London Victoria
Places visited2
From, per personGBP 560
Overview
Whitstable on the north Kent coast is known for its oysters, lively harbour and independent spirit. Ride the British Pullman south-east from London, then enjoy free time to walk the pebble beach to the harbour, taste local oysters and browse Harbour Street, before English fizz and dinner on the way home.
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Free time in Whitstable
- Pebble beach and harbour
- Chance to sample local oysters
- Independent shops on Harbour Street
- English fizz and dinner on the return
Day by day
Day 1Morning: London Victoria to Whitstable
Board at London Victoria for a welcome glass of sparkling wine and enjoy the views as the train winds south-east towards the coast.
Day 2Afternoon: free time in Whitstable
Explore at leisure: stroll the pebble beach to the harbour to try some local oysters, or browse the independent shops along Harbour Street.
Day 3Evening: return to London
Back on board, a glass of English fizz is followed by dinner, with coffee and petits fours before London.
Meals: Dinner
Where you spend each night
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Private carriage
Celia
Up to 12 guests
- Designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin
- Set in an original interwar Pullman car
- Personal cocktail bar and lounge
- Private dining and entertainment area
Designer carriage
Cygnus
Once reserved for royalty and heads of state
- Reimagined by filmmaker Wes Anderson
- Deep emerald-green palette
- Classic Pullman table seating
Historic carriage
Perseus
26 seats
- Two private coupés for four
- Australian walnut panelling
- Art Deco detailing
- Part of Winston Churchill's funeral train
Historic carriage
Ione
Former restaurant car
- Beautifully laid tables
- Private coupé for four available
- Originally served routes across the UK
Historic carriages
Audrey, Gwen, Ibis, Minerva, Phoenix, Vera and Zena
Each with its own story
- 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 day in Whitstable
- A round-trip journey on the British Pullman
- 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
May 29, 2027
GBP 560.00 pp dbl
July 23, 2027
GBP 560.00 pp dbl
August 27, 2027
GBP 560.00 pp dbl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
What time does the train leave and get back?
The British Pullman leaves London Victoria at about 10:20 and is due back at about 19:35. 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, including dinner on the return with English fizz, 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.
Are oysters included?
No, oysters are not part of the package, but there is free time to sample them around the harbour if you wish. Any purchases you make in town are at your own expense.
When is this journey offered?
It is designed as a summer seaside outing. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.
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