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North West

Train travelling by the side of Lae District fells along the Lakes Line
Train travelling past lush countryside with Lake District fells in the background
Train journeying along viaduct on Furness Line with Lake District fells in background

North West

North West England has so much to offer, especially when you go by train. From Lancashire with its brisk Pennine walks and charming market towns to the rugged mountains and glistening lakes in Cumbria. If you’re looking for a base for your exploration, Manchester can provide an ideal location for exploring the North West by train.

Picture-perfect views await you along the Cumbrian Coast Line, take the train to the beach with a trip on the South Fylde Line or grab your walking boots and picnic and head off on an adventure across the Peak District National Park.

North West

Brisk Pennine walks, charming market towns, seaside resorts and impressive scenery await.

Train travelling along the Bentham Line through lush countryside

Bentham Line

Leeds – Morecambe / Heysham Port via Skipton, Bentham & Lancaster

Explore the history of the Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.

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Buxton Line | Chapel en le Frith station in the autumn

Buxton Line

Manchester Piccadilly – Buxton

Travel from the vibrant city centre of Manchester out into the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park and into the quaint town of Buxton.

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Clitheroe Line

Clitheroe Line

Manchester Victoria – Clitheroe via Bolton

From the vibrant northern city of Manchester, passing through some of the most scenic parts of Lancashire and arriving at the delightful market town of Clitheroe.

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The Chirk Aqueduct and Viaduct on the Chester to Shrewsbury Line

Chester to Shrewsbury

Chester – Shrewsbury

Journey along impressive viaducts and see amazing panoramic views of cities, towns and villages along the line.

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The Twemlow Viaduct along the Crewe to Manchester railway line. North West UK

Crewe to Manchester

Crewe – Manchester via Stockport

Watch the landscape change before your eyes as you journey along the Crewe to Manchester line.

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Cumbrian Coast Line

Cumbrian Coast Line

Barrow-in-Furness – Carlisle via The Lake District

Explore the hidden face of Cumbria passing the spectacular Lake District fells, quaint villages, rural countryside and stunning coastline.

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Esk Valley Roseberry Topping in the sunshine

Esk Valley Railway

Middlesbrough – Whitby

From the heart of Middlesbrough to the historic seaside town of Whitby, passing through the North York Moors National Park and serving 17 stations along the route.

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Train travelling across viaduct with Lake District mountain peaks in the distance

Furness Line

Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness

Sit back, relax and take in picture perfect views of Morecambe Bay.

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Win Hill Hope Valley

Glossop Line

Manchester Piccadilly – Glossop via Ashton-under-Lyne

Journey through beautiful countryside, as you leave the bright lights of Manchester city centre behind and journey towards the picturesque Derbyshire town of Glossop.

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