Where to see Flying Scotsman in Surrey as steam train heads to the coast on huge tour

The iconic green steam train, The Flying Scotsman turns 100 this year, as it does a huge tour of the UK. The record breaking locomotive was built one century ago in Doncaster and was first introduced to the public in February, 1923.

It was regarded as one of the most powerful locomotives of its time on the London and North Western Railway Line (LNER) and was once also one of the fastest, reaching 100mph in speed. This year the Flying Scotsman will come flying through Surrey and Hampshire as it makes its way on a return trip from London Victoria to Portsmouth.

Fans of the Flying Scotsman will be able to catch a glimpse of this stunning train as it passes through the county. It will depart London Victoria in the morning on Saturday, June 17, and reach Portsmouth Harbour just after midday.

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Departure time is around 8.45am from London Victoria, and the Flying Scotsman should reach Portsmouth Harbour by 12.15pm. The locomotive will pass through Surrey stations including Chertsey, Virginia Water, Staines and Woking on its travels.

Flying Scotsman route for The Portsmouth Flyer

From London to Portsmouth the train is expected to pass through:

• London Victoria
• Staines
• Woking
• Guildford
• Haslemere
• Fratton
• Portsmouth and Southsea
• Portsmouth Harbour

From Portsmouth to London Victoria the engine is due to pass through:

• Portsmouth and Southsea
• Fareham
• Southampton
• Romsey
• Laverstock
• Andover
• Basingstoke
• Woking
• Staines
• London Victoria

Safety advice if you’re watching the Flying Scotsman

Network Rail has offered advice to onlookers and fans as they aim to catch a glimpse of the incredible engine. Spectators are asked not to trespass onto the tracks, and to watch from a safe distance. Times of when the locomotive will pass through different stations on its journey are not provided for safety reasons, according to Network Rail.

Network Rail is advising the public to:

• Stay behind the yellow line on the platforms at all times.
• Remain aware of their surroundings and stay away from the platform edge.
• Obey instructions given to them by rail staff, for their safety, as other trains will still be in operation.

Jane Lupson, South Western Railway’s safety and security director, said: “We know just how much everyone looks forward to seeing Flying Scotsman and we are very pleased to have our network taking part in its centenary celebrations.

“It’s important to celebrate the occasion and view Flying Scotsman safely however, so we are asking our customers and members of the public to remember the rules of the railway.

“If you are viewing the locomotive at our stations you must stay behind the yellow line at all times, listen to our station staff and never go near the track – which on the vast majority of our network is electrified 24 hours a day.”

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