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Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, UK

The first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, launched in July 2025, running three- and six-night round trips from London Victoria to Cornwall, the Lake District and Wales.

Cornwall and Lake District journeys run Friday to Monday; Wales runs Monday to Thursday.

Journeys

Cornwall3 nights · London Victoria → Penzance → St Ives → Lostwithiel → London Victoria

The Lake District3 nights · London Victoria → Windermere → Cartmel → Bray (The Waterside Inn) → London Victoria

Wales3 nights · London Victoria → Pembrokeshire → Blaenau Ffestiniog (Eryri) → Kingham (Cotswolds) → London Victoria

Cornwall & Wales6 nights · London Victoria → Penzance → St Ives → Lostwithiel → Pembrokeshire → Blaenau Ffestiniog (Eryri) → Kingham (Cotswolds) → London Victoria

The Lake District & Wales6 nights · London Victoria → Windermere → Cartmel → Pembrokeshire → Blaenau Ffestiniog (Eryri) → Kingham (Cotswolds) → London Victoria

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Quick answers

How do I get perks on the Britannic Explorer?

Booking through our advisor, a member of Belmond's Bellini Club, typically adds a credit to use on the journey (the amount varies), a welcome gift and priority for an upgrade when available, at the same fare as booking direct.

When does the Britannic Explorer run?

Cornwall and Lake District journeys run Friday to Monday; Wales runs Monday to Thursday.

Lines on the map join the stops in order; they don't trace the track. Checked against belmond.com in October 2026.

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