DEPARTING FROM

  • Potters Bar,
  • Welwyn Garden City,
  • Stevenage,
  • Hitchin,
  • St Neots,
  • Huntingdon,
  • Peterborough

Enjoy a fabulous steam hauled day tour travelling through the heart of England and along the East Coast Main Line through Grantham, Newark and Doncaster over the very route used by ‘Mallard’ in July 1938 to achieve the world speed record of 126mph. The destination is historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break with time to visit the numerous attractions.

Nowhere in England says ‘medieval’ quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider’s web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York’s long history and rich heritage is woven into the modern, tourist-oriented city – with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

The train is diesel hauled to Peterborough where one of our immaculately restored steam locomotives takes over – The pool of engines include world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 ‘Royal Scot’ – West Country Class, No. 34046 ‘Braunton’ – Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ‘Britannia’ or LNER 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley.

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Saphos Trains | The Christmas White Rose - 15 November 2025

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS


Saphos Trains | Travel on a Luxury Train to York

York

Nowhere in England says ‘medieval’ quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider’s web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York’s long history and rich heritage is woven into the modern, tourist-oriented city – with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL


Saphos Trains | 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 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 £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
Potters Bar 07.25 21.05
Welwyn Garden City 07.35 20.55
Stevenage 07.50 20.40
Hitchin 08.00 20.30
St Neots 08.10 20.20
Huntingdon 08.30 20.00
Peterborough 09.00 19.30
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
York 13.00 16.00

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