Two trains to Bath Spa?

[Jan Mayen]

It seems we have a choice of trains from London Victoria to Bath Spa. The 0947 Belmont Pullman, or the 0952 WCR service. Which would you choose?

 

[FOCTOC]

It seems we have a choice of trains from London Victoria to Bath Spa. The 0947 Belmont Pullman, or the 0952 WCR service. Which would you choose?

Rather depends what kind of day out you want doesn't it?

 

[Jan Mayen]

I'm just surprised that there are two departures so close together. Must be a little bit unusual, or does this happen often?

 

[JonathanH]

Interesting that they go via two different routes and arrive only fifteen minutes or so apart.

The one operated by West Coast Railways isn't a day trip though as it leaves Bath for Manchester later.

 

[Jan Mayen]

They are both advertised on the departure board to depart at 0947. Both seem to be private charters.

 

[JonathanH]

They are both advertised on the departure board to depart at 0947. Both seem to be private charters.

The Belmond one is an advertised trip - £560 a head. Can't trace the other one.

https://www.belmond.com/trains/euro...=2&departureDate=2022-03-09&packageCode=PBATH

Join the British Pullman luxury train on a delightful journey to Britain’s best-preserved Georgian city.

Board the beautiful vintage train at London Victoria Station and settle into your plush armchair, admiring the authentic Art Deco touches of your carriage.

 

[matt]

The West Coast one is listed as a private charter but with Northern Belle stock on the railway herald.

web

www.railwayherald.com

Private Charter (Northern Belle)​

• WCRC Class 57London Victoria - Bath Spa - Manchester Victoria
• Timings for Manchester Victoria-Carnforth (ECS), London Victoria-Bath Spa, Bath Spa-Manchester Victoria.