DEPARTING FROM

  • Potters Bar,
  • Welwyn Garden City,
  • Stevenage,
  • Hitchin,
  • Huntingdon,
  • Peterborough,
  • Stamford,
  • Melton Mowbray,
  • Leicester

We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break to glorious Wales – The stunning journey takes us over two very different and spectacular routes through the very heart of Wales travelling through mile after mile of glorious rolling hills and rugged mountains with the beautiful Brecon Beacons towering above. The scenic and unexplored heart of Wales line takes us to Cardiff where there will be a two-night break.

Hotels: No overnight accommodation is included allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Cardiff. For further advice and a list of recommended hotels please email our office.

Mobility: This tour is not suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues as the platforms at some remote stations in the highlands are much shorter than our train, low, or accessible only by a footbridge or steps.

Midland Pullman | Heart Of Wales Pullman / Pullman Calon Cymru - 11 - 13 June 2027

JOURNEY

DESTINATIONS

Midland Pullman | Travel on a Luxury Train to Cardiff

Cardiff

The capital city of Wales offers spectacular shopping, museums, dining, and entertainment. Easy to explore on foot and close to the station you can visit the free Welsh National Museum and spectacular Cardiff Castle all within the city centre Cardiff Bay has restaurants, waterside views and Wales Millenium Centre and there is plenty to see and do in the three hours whilst our train is prepared for the return journey.

JOURNEY

ITINERARY

Friday - 11/06/2027

Our train travels north through the Scottish Lowlands, thence to Glasgow and along the banks of the river Clyde, where we join the scenic and spectacular West Highland line. Passing Loch Long and Loch Lomond we climb high into the mountains for a memorable journey as we pass along tranquil Loch Awe and through the Pass of Brander to Oban with an arrival around 20.30 for a two-night stay

Friday

Saturday - 12/06/2027

The day is at leisure to discover Oban. With magnificent views across the bay to the islands of the Inner Hebrides, it has become a magnet for tourists and is known as the holiday capital of the Highlands and seafood capital of Scotland. There is the Distillery with excellent visitor tours or perhaps wander along the seafront to the ruined Dunollie Castle or climb McCaig’s Tower which dominates the skyline. Or take the popular Caledonian MacBrayne ferry across to the Isle of Mull.

 

Saturday

Sunday - 13/06/2027

Departing Oban around 09.00 we travel past Loch Awe and imposing Kilchurn Castle. Continuing homeward through Crianlarich and past Loch Lomond.

 

Sunday

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL

Midland Pullman | Pullman Dining

Pullman Dining    

FROM £850

Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £120 per person or £300 per person at a ‘superior‘ private 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 £310 is applicable for this seating type.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR TRAVEL IN PULLMAN DINING

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Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The meal service is detailed below and includes Bucks Fizz with breakfast and a glass of chilled champagne, and half bottle of house wine served with dinner and seven course Luncheon.

On Train Meals: (Pullman only)

Friday: Full English breakfast, and four course Luncheon

Sunday: Seven course ‘Taste of Wales’ Luncheon

Midland Pullman | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £490

Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £120 per person or £300 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 £210 is applicable for this seating type.

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Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with wide seats and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks are included, and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.

APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Potters Bar 07.10 18.30
Welwyn Garden City 07.15 18.15
Stevenage 07.25 18.05
Hitchin 07.35 17.55
Huntingdon 08.05 17.25
Peterborough 08.25 17.05
Stamford 08.40 16.50
Melton Mowbray 09.05 16.20
Leicester 09.25 16.00
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Cardiff Central 17.30 11.00

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

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