Which railway station is the northern terminus of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’s classic route to Venice?

London Victoria station is the northern terminus used for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’s classic journey to Venice.

The luxury service typically begins with a British Pullman journey from London Victoria to Folkestone, followed by a transfer through the Channel Tunnel and continuation in the restored continental carriages. The train then travels through France, Switzerland and northern Italy before reaching Venice, often at Santa Lucia station.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a modern luxury service launched in 1982 by James Sherwood. It uses historic carriages associated with the golden age of European rail travel, but it is not the same continuous operating service as the original Orient Express of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

St Pancras International is London’s main terminal for scheduled Eurostar trains, so it is a common mix-up. The classic luxury itinerary’s London departure is associated with Victoria and the British Pullman section.