DEPARTING FROM

  • Stoke-on-Trent,
  • Congleton,
  • Macclesfield,
  • Poynton,
  • Stockport,
  • Manchester Piccadilly,
  • Bolton,
  • Chorley,
  • Preston,
  • Carlisle

We are pleased to present a brand-new tour for 2025 as our train travels on an enchanting steam hauled journey through the Scottish Lowlands to the very heart of Scotland’s capital and Britain’s most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing.   We travel north to the border city of Carlisle where our magnificent steam locomotive will be waiting to take us past the Solway Firth and through the beautiful Scottish Lowlands with the highlight of the journey being the steep climb to spectacular Beattock Summit for an arrival into Edinburgh Waverley station, and an afternoon break of around 3 hours. The station is located just below one of the UK’s most historic and popular shopping areas – Princes Street, with its international stores on one side and the beautiful gardens on the other.

Returning from Edinburgh in the late afternoon we retrace the spectacular journey over the outward route back to Carlisle where a more modern form of traction is attached for the homeward journey. The train is steam hauled from Carlisle by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: 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 | Edinburgh Summer Explorer - Wednesday 16 July 2025

TOUR

DESTINATIONS


Saphos Trains | Travel on a Luxury Train to Edinburgh

Edinburgh

There is something for everyone in this truly enchanting city with numerous attractions all within easy walking distance – perhaps visit the mediaeval Old Town and take a stroll down the Royal Mile to the Kings Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyrood house, or visit the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous perhaps take a short taxi ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia or jump on an open top bus offering a tour of all the major historic sites and attractions.

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
Stoke-on-Trent 05.40 23.20
Congleton 05.50 23.10
Macclesfield 06.00 23.00
Poynton 06.20 22.40
Stockport 06.30 22.30
Manchester Piccadilly 06.50 22.10
Bolton 07.10 21.50
Chorley 07.25 21.35
Preston 07.40 21.20
Carlisle 09.00 20.00
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Edinburgh 13.00 16.00

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