DEPARTING FROM

  • Nottingham,
  • Attenborough,
  • East Midlands Parkway,
  • Loughborough,
  • Melton Mowbray,
  • Oakham,
  • Corby,
  • Kettering,
  • Wellingborough,
  • Bedford

The celebrated ‘Statesman’ land cruise train travels through the heart of England to the south coast for a memorable journey through the beautiful New Forest with the opportunity to visit either Bournemouth, Poole, or Weymouth. We travel through maritime Southampton to our first stop at Bournemouth where around four hours will be available to enjoy the elegant seaside resort with seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops and beautiful award-winning gardens.

Alternatively, alight at Poole where we offer a break of around three hours – with its bustling Quay and stunning natural harbour there are beautiful views across to the Isle of Purbeck. Perhaps take a boat trip to Brownsea Island, rich in wildlife and history or take a Jurassic coastal cruise. There are a multitude of eateries along the harbour where the local seafood is a speciality.

The last destination of our train for a break of around two hours is the ancient seaside town of Weymouth and was a favourite haunt of King George III with historical buildings and Georgian seafront, a modern town centre complemented by quaint side streets, all of which is connected by over three miles of level promenade. The picturesque leisure harbour boasts fishing boats, yachts, and catamarans.

Statesman Rail | Dorset Coast Statesman - Wednesday 24 September 2025

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Nestled in a sheltered bay on the South Coast of England in the picturesque county of Dorset is the elegant seaside resort of Bournemouth. With seven miles of golden sands, a vast variety of shops, bars, public houses and restaurants and beautiful award-winning gardens to explore, may be even experience the famous cliff lifts to the beach. . The town centre and promenade are all with in a short walking distance of the railway station

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Poole

Poole

The bustling tourist resort of Poole is well known for being Europe’s largest natural harbour, with blue flag beaches including the world famous ‘Sandbanks Beach’. An intriguing and historic old town and its vibrant quayside areas.

Statesman Rail | Travel on a Luxury Train to Weymouth

Weymouth

Sandwiched between it’s award winning blue flag beaches and historic working harbour, the town centre of Weymouth has something to offer for everyone and with in easy walking distance of the railway station. Take a gentle stroll along the harbour front and take in the atmosphere or indulge in a wide variety of eateries or quaint local watering holes. A comprehensive selection of interesting shops provide for a little retail browsing as well.

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 arranged 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 a 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.

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

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

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Nottingham 06.10 22.50
Attenborough 06.20 22.40
East Midlands Parkway 06.30 22.30
Loughborough 06.50 22.15
Melton Mowbray 07.15 21.55
Oakham 07.25 21.45
Corby 07.45 21.25
Kettering 08.00 21.10
Wellingborough 08.10 21.00
Bedford 08.30 20.40
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Bournemouth 12.00 16.30
Poole 12.10 16.15
Weymouth 12.50 15.35

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

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