If you thought train tickets in the UK were outrageously expensive, wait until you hear about Belmond’s new sleeper train , set to take the rails next year. A trip on the Britannic Explorer is all about luxury , far removed from the usual experience of cancelled seat reservations and poorly-stocked refreshment carts. Guests can expect ‘a celebration of timeless rail heritage with contemporary British gastronomy, culture, and style’ aboard the train , the first of its kind in England and Wales.
The Britannic Explorer will play host to fine dining experiences designed by eight-time Michelin star winning chef, Simon Rogan, as well as an on-board wellness suite providing therapies designed to relax and revive. Departing from London, it offers three-night journeys with a choice of three routes through the scenic landscapes of Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales. The only downside? Its eye-watering price tag.
A double cabin will set you back £11,600 (£5,800 per person) for three nights, while grand suites – which are larger and come with additional extras like personal butler service – start at £28,200 for two people (£14,100 each). That said, everything is included in the cost: a full itinerary of excursions, meals, wine and alcoholic beverages on board. It’s safe to say that being a passenger on the Britannic Explorer is one for the bucket list, rather than just a way to get from A to B.
However, if you can afford it, you’re in for a real treat. The locomotiv.