Is the Northern Belle train the Orient Express?

So with that, there technically isn't an Orient Express in existence any more. Read more in our blog Can I Ride the Orient Express? That said, there are many trains including the Northern Belle that evoke the same feel and levels of luxury and offer carriages from the same era as the famous train.



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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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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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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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Northern Belle prices start from £295/$350/€350 per person for a dining journey.

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Compared with sleeper journeys where prices can be in the thousands of pounds per person, we are proud to offer luxury train day trips deals in the UK that are some of the most affordable in the world.

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Saturday 16th December 2023 This special steam hauled train using a Carnforth pool locomotive will run at speed both ways from York to Edinburgh and return.

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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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The Simplon Orient Express ran until 1962 where it was replaced by a slower service called the 'Direct Orient Express'.

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