Train travelling through countryside in the evening sun
East Midlands train at Stoke Station

Image credit: North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership

Station worker signalling train departure with EMR train at the platform

Image credit: EMR

Statue of Robin Hood and his famous bow and arrow, located in Nottingham, Midlands

Midlands

Be inspired to explore the heart of England, known for its legend of Robin Hood, and discover some of the most picturesque routes running through the country.

Whether you choose to take a ride on the cable cars taking you to Matlock Bath’s Heights of Abraham or decide to explore the seaside resort of Skegness on the Lincolnshire Coast, there’s plenty to do for all the family.

Want to take things a little slower? Step back in time and discover the impressive architecture and rich history of Oxford or travel to Stoke-on-Trent and explore the award-winning pottery museums.

There’s so much to see and do by train in the Midlands, the hardest part will be deciding what to do first.

Midlands

Explore the heart of England, known for its legends of Robin Hood, ancient forests, craggy peaks and sweeping hills.

Barnt Green station in the evening glow with train at station

Barnt Green – Redditch

Take a journey through Worcestershire countryside, only 30 minutes outside of Birmingham city centre.

Goxhill Station along the Barton Line, Yorkshire

Barton upon Humber – Cleethorpes

Journey along 23 miles of picturesque North Lincolnshire countryside.

Great Malvern Station along the Cotswold Line

Oxford – Hereford

Spanning across four counties this charming line passes through beautiful English countryside along its 86 mile route.

Peak Rail and Derwent Valley Line trains at Matlock Station

Nottingham – Matlock via Derby

A scenic trip through the historic landscape of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Leamington Spa Railway Station with bench and flowerbeds

Leamington Spa – Nuneaton

The Elephant & Bear Line links the vibrant towns and cities from Nuneaton down to Royal Leamington Spa.

Kidderminster Station & Severn Valley Railway

Hagley – Hartlebury via Kidderminster

Journey through rolling picturesque countryside, on your way into the heart of Worcestershire.

Marvel at the stunning Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln – Grimsby

From the historic city of Lincoln, this picturesque line delivers you straight to the fishing port of Grimsby.

Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station

Derby – Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent

Experience rich heritage, vast countryside and award winning museums.

Heckington Railway Station along the Poacher Line. Midlands UK.

Nottingham – Skegness via Grantham

Starting in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the Poacher Line’s 78 mile journey runs through picturesque stations and rolling countryside.

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