The Standard Rewards
Save £20 per person on a steam day out
Save £20 per person on a scenic day out by steam train
For a super day out with family or friends, plan your steam adventure now
The Railway Touring Company is offering The Standard readers a £20 per person discount on its 2026 day trips with a choice of dates from London stations. Step on board to relive the Golden Age of rail travel.
Sit back, relax and watch the world go by!
Don’t forget to save £20pp use the The Standard Rewards promotional code SWK as you book.
The Swanage Belle
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Departs London Victoria, Staines and Woking
Sit back and relax as the scenery goes by with spectacular views of Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle on route to seaside Swanage with its sandy beach and Victorian pier.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The West Somerset Steam Express
Saturday 19 September 2026
Departs London Paddington and Slough
A super day out by steam visiting seaside Minehead on the Bristol Channel coast.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Dorset Coast Express
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Departs London Victoria, Staines and Woking
A seaside steam special with the option of visiting Bournemouth with its fine sandy beaches and pine walks or the traditional seaside town of Weymouth.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Cumbrian Mountain Express
Saturday 3 October 2026
Departs London Euston and Watford Junction
Travel over the spectacular, world famous Settle and Carlisle Line by steam train watching out for the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and majestic Three Peaks along the way.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Bournemouth Belle
Saturday 17 October 2026
Departs London Waterloo and Woking
Join us for a memorable steam-hauled journey to the Dorset coast. Inspired by the spirit of the famous Bournemouth Belle, this special train travels to the popular resort of Bournemouth before continuing to the charming seaside town of Swanage.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Armistice Steam Express
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Departs London Victoria
Join us for a memorable day behind steam as we mark Armistice Day with a special circular journey through the beautiful landscapes of Southern England.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The York Yuletide Express
Saturday 14 November 2026
Departs London Victoria, St Albans and Luton
Join us for a festive steam-hauled day out to the historic city of York. Combining exciting main line running, varied landscapes and the magical atmosphere of York at Christmas.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Christmas White Rose
Saturday 21 November 2026
Departs London King’s Cross and Stevenage
Join us for an unforgettable steam journey to the historic city of York, where the famous Christmas Market will be in full swing. With festive stalls, seasonal attractions and world-renowned heritage sites, York offers a wonderful day out for all ages.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Christmas Sussex Belle
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Departs London Victoria
Celebrate the festive season in style on our special train as it travels to the Sussex coast, crossing the North and South Downs and passing through the beautiful countryside of the Weald.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Sherborne Christmas Carol
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Departs London Victoria, Staines and Woking
Visit the picturesque market town of Sherborne in Dorset at Christmas time or the Yeovil Railway Centre with this special train hauled by Clan Line No.35028.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Cotswold Christmas Venturer
Saturday 5 December 2026
Departs London Victoria and Staines
Join us on a festive steam-hauled rail tour through the beautiful Cotswold Hills to one of the country's most celebrated Christmas events – the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express
Saturday 12 December 2026
Departs London Paddington and Slough
Celebrate the festive season with a steam-hauled journey to the beautiful city of Bath, with the option of continuing on to Bristol. Soak up the Christmas atmosphere, browse Bath's famous Christmas Market or explore the many attractions of either destination.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
The Christmas Sussex Belle
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Departs London Victoria
Celebrate the festive season in style on our special train as it travels to the Sussex coast, crossing the North and South Downs and passing through the beautiful countryside of the Weald.
Save £20pp with promotional code SWK
To save £20pp use the The Standard Rewards promotional code SWK as you book.
Terms & conditions
- Offer open to The Standard Rewards subscribers and up to three guests.
- Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
- Discount is for London daytrip departures before 31 March 2027, subject to availability,
and booked by 31 December 2026. - This offer holds no monetary value.
- The Railway Touring Company’s standard conditions of booking and travel apply – click here for details.
- Code SWK must be quoted at time of booking.
Images are for illustration purposes only – locomotives and coaches may differ.
