DEPARTING FROM

  • Staines,
  • Chertsey,
  • Woking,
  • Guildford,
  • Godalming,
  • Haslemere,
  • Petersfield,
  • Havant

This is a unique steam hauled tour offering a journey along the south coast line and through the 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 three-hour break at this festive time of year with the famous Christmas Market in full swing.

This train is steam hauled throughout. The featured locomotive could include: the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 ‘Royal Scot’ – West Country Class, No. 34046 ‘Braunton’ – Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ‘Britannia’

EXPLORE LOCOMOTIVES
Saphos Trains | Bath Christmas Market Express - Wednesday 11 December 2024

TOUR

DESTINATIONS


Saphos Trains | Travel on a Luxury Train to Bath Spa

Bath Spa

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 the day.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL


Saphos Trains | Pullman Dining

Pullman Dining    

FROM £395

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £50 per person.

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 £195 is applicable for this seating type. View Seating Plans

Seating is in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage 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.

Saphos Trains | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £195

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £50 per person.

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 £100 is applicable for this seating type. View Seating Plans

Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. There is a buffet bar available for the purchase of light refreshments and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.

Saphos Trains | 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
Staines 06.50 21.40
Chertsey 07.10 21.20
Woking 07.30 21.00
Guildford 07.40 20.50
Godalming 07.50 20.40
Haslemere 08.00 20.30
Petersfield 08.20 20.10
Havant 08.40 19.50
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Bath Spa 13.00 16.00

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