Cornwall & Wales
Aboard the Britannic Explorer, a Belmond train
Where the journey is the destination
Six nights through Cornwall and Wales, combining the romance of luxury rail travel with a richly textured exploration of Britain's coastlines, countryside and creative culture. Beginning and ending in London, the itinerary pairs ever-changing scenery with elegant cabins, regionally inspired dining and a sequence of curated off-train experiences that reveal a more atmospheric side of England and Wales.
- Duration
- Seven days and six nights, departing from and returning to London
- Route
- London · Somerset · Cornwall · the Pembrokeshire coast · Eryri · Moreton-in-Marsh
- On board
- Elegant cabins, a wellness suite, an observation carriage and a botanically inspired bar
- Dining
- Menus overseen by Simon Rogan, shaped by seasonal British produce
- Included
- Accommodation on board, curated excursions, meals and drinks
Fares from £11,600 per person
Westward, over afternoon tea
The train leaves London and heads west through the English countryside towards Somerset and Cornwall. The early hours on board are part of the appeal: afternoon tea inspired by regional produce, beautifully designed carriages, a wellness suite and Belmond's polished, unhurried style setting the tone for the days ahead.
A day given to the train
As the route turns from Cornwall towards Wales, the emphasis shifts back to life on board: dinners shaped by seasonal British ingredients, cocktails in the botanically inspired bar and the easy sociability of the observation carriage. This slower stretch is what makes the Britannic Explorer distinctive, giving the journey itself the same weight as the places along it.
A last morning, and the Cotswolds
Before the return to London the route calls at Moreton-in-Marsh, where a traditional pub celebration makes a fitting farewell. Throughout, the experience is underpinned by Belmond's highly styled approach to British rail travel, with excursions designed to connect guests to a place in a way that feels intimate rather than hurried.
The itinerary, day by day
Depart London
Board the Britannic Explorer in London and settle into your cabin as the train makes its way west through the English countryside. Afternoon tea, time in the bar or wellness suite and dinner on board make an indulgent first day before the train reaches Somerset by evening.
Somerset and Cornwall
Wake to the landscapes of the southwest as the journey continues towards Cornwall. This stretch is shaped by artistic, culinary and coastal experiences, drawing on the region's creative energy and Atlantic scenery.
Cornwall
A fuller day in Cornwall, among seaside towns, coastal walks and cultural stops. By evening, return on board for dinner and another night of refined rail travel.
Towards Wales
As the Cornwall chapter closes, the day takes a gentler rhythm centred on the train itself: the changing views, the regionally inspired cooking and the atmosphere of the observation carriage.
Wales and the Pembrokeshire coast
Arrive into Wales, where the landscape becomes broader and greener. The Pembrokeshire coastline and time outdoors introduce a more pastoral, nature-led contrast to Cornwall's artistic and maritime character.
Eryri and rural Wales
Continue through Wales and the mountain scenery of Eryri National Park. Off-train moments are balanced with time back on board, where another evening of dining, drinks and quiet comfort rounds out the experience.
Moreton-in-Marsh and return to London
A final stop in Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds, with a traditional pub celebration as a farewell, before the Britannic Explorer completes its return journey to the capital.
What defines this journey
A luxury sleeper
Departing London aboard Belmond's train for England and Wales.
Cornwall
Coastal beauty, creative spirit and west-country atmosphere.
Life on board
Afternoon tea, fine dining and the botanically inspired bar.
Wales
The Pembrokeshire coast and Eryri National Park.
The Cotswolds
A final stop in Moreton-in-Marsh, with a traditional send-off.
Simon Rogan
Menus overseen by the chef, and a journey shaped by slow travel.
Make this journey your own
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