The Flying Scotsman Steam Train & Delightful Dorset

2days from

£219^*per person

Overview

Just released! Join the Flying Scotsman on an unforgettable experience combining the romance of classic steam travel with breathtaking views of the countryside, from rolling hills to coastal vistas on the Swanage Railway between Swanage and Norden. Whether you’re a lifelong railway enthusiast or simply looking to relive the golden age of train travel, this nostalgic trip offers a rare opportunity to witness the world’s most famous steam engine in action. We also enjoy time in Bournemouth, home to seven miles of golden sands and a historic pier and some free time in Swanage.

Itinerary

From a pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel, with a stop along the way to visit to the popular seaside town of Bournemouth, offering the perfect chance to enjoy a relaxing stroll along the pier or indulge in some vinegary chips on the beach. There's time to explore the bustling town centre too, with plenty of shops and cafés.
After breakfast, we journey to the Swanage Railway for an unforgettable ride behind the legendary Flying Scotsman between Swanage and Norden. Steeped in history and engineering brilliance, the Flying Scotsman is one of the world’s most iconic steam locomotives, famed for its record-breaking speed and elegant design. As the powerful locomotive steams ahead, you’ll be transported back to the golden age of travel - an evocative experience for railway enthusiasts and nostalgic travellers alike. We also enjoy some free time in Swanage to relax on the beautiful sandy beach, enjoy a walk along the seafront, or wander to its cafés and shops.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

Train journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the Swanage Railway between Swanage and Norden
En-route visit to Bournemouth
Free time in Swanage

Our Price Includes

Return coach travel
One night's three or four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at a selected hotel, plus an evening meal
Train journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the Swanage Railway between Swanage and Norden
En-route visit to Bournemouth
Free time in Swanage

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Dates and Prices

Accommodation

Selected three or four-star hotel -

★★★

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel three or four star hotel. All rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel three or four star hotel. All rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Other Information

Return coach travel on Tues 27 October 2026 from: Acle, Aldershot, Ashford, Banstead, Basildon, Beccles, Bexley, Bishops Stortford Birchanger Green Services (M11), Bracknell, Braintree, Brentwood, Broadstairs, Bromley, Bury St Edmunds, Camberley, Cambridge, Canterbury, Canvey Island, Chatham, Chelmsford, Cheshunt, Clacket Lane Services, Clacton-on-Sea, Cobham Services, Colchester, Croydon, Dartford, Deal, Diss, Dover, Enfield, Epsom, Farnborough, Farnham, Faversham, Felixstowe, Fleet Services, Folkestone, Folkestone Stop 24 Services, Frinton-on-Sea, Gillingham, Gorleston, Gravesend, Grays, Great Yarmouth, Guildford, Harlow, Harpenden, Harwich, Hatfield, Haverhill, Hemel Hempstead, Herne Bay, Hertford, High Wycombe, Hitchin, Hythe, Ipswich, Leatherhead, Letchworth, Lewisham, Lowestoft, Luton, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Maidstone Services, Margate, Newmarket, Norwich, Ramsgate, Rayleigh, Reading, Redhill, Rickmansworth, Rochester, Romford, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Slough, South Benfleet, South Mimms Services, Southend, St Albans, Staines, Stanford-le-Hope, Stevenage, Sudbury, Sunbury, Sutton, Thetford, Thurrock Services, Tilbury, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Uxbridge, Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Whitstable, Woking, Wokingham, Wymondham

Return coach travel on Weds 28 October 2026 from: Accrington, Acocks Green, Alfreton, Altrincham, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Bebington, Belper, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Birmingham NEC, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridgnorth, Brighouse, Bromsgrove, Burnley, Burton-upon-Trent, Bury, Cannock, Castleford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chesterfield, Chorley, Cleveleys, Coalville, Crewe, Derby, Derby and Burton Services, Dewsbury, Droitwich, Dudley, Ellesmere Port, Frankley Services, Gloucester, Halesowen, Halifax, Heswall, Hinckley, Huddersfield, Keighley, Kidderminster, Kidsgrove, Knutsford Services, Leeds, Leek, Leigh, Leyland, Lichfield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Northwich, Nuneaton, Oldham, Ormskirk, Oswestry, Pontefract, Preston, Redditch, Rochdale, Rotherham, Runcorn, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Skelmersdale, Skipton, Solihull, Southport, St Helens, Stafford, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Stourport, Stretford, Sutton Coldfield, Swadlincote, Tamworth, Telford, Tewkesbury, Wakefield, Wallasey, Walsall, Warrington, Wellington, Whitchurch, Widnes, Wigan, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Wrexham

Single Supplement:£60pp

Holiday code

JG470

Holiday provided by Just Go Holidays

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