@firstclassjerk · First Class Jerk
Saved 2026-05-15 · Posted 2025-07-12 · Status: New
The first luxury sleeper train just launched in England.
Please welcome the Belmond Britannic Explorer. (@belmondbritannicexplorer)
Slow travel is here…and Belmond is riding the rails. Three nights through Wales or Cornwall. Would we spend $15,000 for 3 night onboard? Let’s just say… it’s on the list and it should probably be on yours too.
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Oh for the love of everything the tiniest bit of research. Found wanting
I can count at least 2 existing long distance U.K. sleeper trains that have been running for decades.
Sleeper trains have existed in the UK for years
"The very first"... whut?
There have been several sleeper trains across the decades you neep
We’ve had sleeper trains for over a century
It's not, even I know that.
We just did the one in Scotland and it was a lifetime experience! If you have the chance to do this, I would highly recommend it.
😍stunning
I need the fanciest of dresses to go on this train lol 🤩😍
England have had sleeper trains for a while
This is not even close. Sleeper train was on the 2nd April 1873.
Do your research!
First uk sleeper train 1873 Northern British Railway ..
It’s breathtakingly beautiful and elegant!!! Just amazing. I don’t care if most can’t afford it. It’s an example of how beautiful an interior on a train (or anywhere) can be