Does the Orient Express run in the UK?

The Orient Express is scrapping its UK service after 41 years (thanks, Brexit) Ever since the Orient Express began operating a train service in the nineteenth century, it has been known for its luxury art-deco carriages and connections between many cities across Europe.



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London. If you're leaving from London, you will probably depart from Platform 2 of Victoria Station. This is where you will check in at the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express lounge and leave your luggage to be taken onboard by the smartly dressed stewards.

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Belmond British Pullman The Venice Smplon-Orient-Express's sister train, known in its day as a Palace on Wheels, makes shorter journeys to glamorous locations around the UK for relaxing days out steeped in luxury.

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All of our luxury train journey UK day trips are round-trips and return the same day back to your original departure point. All of our day trips include everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable day out in luxury, the only extras not included being additional drinks you may with to order from the onboard bar.

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A one-night trip on the “Venice Simplon-Orient-Express” starts from £2,920 ($3,292) per person.

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The Venice Simplon-Oriënt-Express is one of the most famous luxury trains in the world. The train connects a number of European cities, such as London, Paris, Venice and Istanbul. The original carriages from 1920 have been carefully restored and bring you into another time with the comforts of ...

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New for winter 2023 you can now enjoy this iconic train whilst visiting some of Europe's most romantic cities. Availability is limited and for full details enquire with us and a Planet Rail Orient Express specialist will help to create your tailor-made Orient Express adventure.

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Experience luxury rail travel at its finest The Northern Belle is one such Train, and the most luxurious, carefully restored to its former glory by the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

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All food is included in the cost of a ticket on the Orient Express however drinks are an additional cost.

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The modern day Venice Simplon-Orient-Express currently runs: London - Paris - Verona - Venice on the southerly Simplon route and Venice - Verona - Paris - London via Innsbruck, where it joins the Arlberg route.

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On 14 December 2009, the Orient Express ceased to operate and the route disappeared from European railway timetables, reportedly a victim of high-speed trains and cut-rate airlines.

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Drinks can be ordered in your cabin through your steward. All drinks are at an additional cost. DRESS CODE You can never be overdressed aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express.

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Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage. Please do note however that there are no baths or showers aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express unless you are travelling in on of the aforementioned Grand Suites.

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The VSOE can accommodate up to 108 passengers, but on special journeys, the train's capacity is reduced to roughly 100 guests.

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