DEPARTING FROM

  • Ulverston,
  • Grange-over-sands,
  • Arnside,
  • Carnforth,
  • Lancaster,
  • Preston,
  • Wigan North Western,
  • Warrington Bank Quay,
  • Crewe,
  • Stafford

This is a unique day tour departing from your local station offering a journey through the heart of England and rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Wiltshire, then along the glorious countryside of the Avon Valley to visit the elegant Georgian city of Bath for an afternoon break of around three-hours at this festive time of year with the famous Christmas Market in full swing.

At Christmas the beautiful Somerset city comes alive with its unique Christmas market where over 150 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the city’s festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine foods with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent.

If Christmas shopping is not your thing there is always the elegant and unforgettable city to discover which has attracted visitors since Roman times the highlights include the Pump Rooms, Carriage Museum and Royal Crescent along with the opportunity to take an open top bus tour.

Statesman Rail | The Bath Christmas Statesman - Saturday 29 November 2025

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS


Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Bath

Bath

At Christmas the beautiful Somerset city comes alive with its unique Christmas market where over 150 chalet style stalls offer quality products and brilliant gift ideas. The famous Abbey and Roman Baths provide an amazing backdrop to the city’s festive event offering seasonal shopping, fine foods with stalls showcasing the talents of retailers from Britain and the Continent. Bath Minster also provides regular carol concerts throughout some daytimes.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL


Statesman Rail | Pullman Dining

Pullman Dining    

FROM £425

Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a ‘superior‘ private guaranteed window table for two  

Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £220 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans

Seating is in our beautifully restored carriages at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.

Statesman Rail | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £220

Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £50 per person or £125 per person at a ‘superior‘ private guaranteed window table for two  

Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £120 is applicable for this seating type View Seating Plans

Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats, and panoramic windows and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.

Statesman Rail | Standard Class

Standard Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £165

Seating is around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat, whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey as well as additional items that may be purchased from our buffet bar offering a choice of refreshments, light snack items, wines, beers, and spirits. View Seating Plans

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Ulverston 06.40 22.00
Grange-over-sands 06.55 21.45
Arnside 07.05 21.35
Carnforth 07.20 21.25
Lancaster 07.30 21.05
Preston 08.00 20.45
Wigan North Western 08.25 20.30
Warrington Bank Quay 08.35 20.10
Crewe 09.05 19.50
Stafford 09.30 19.25
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Bath Spa 12.00 15.00

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.