You can browse all community rail lines below, highlighting Britain’s lesser-known, scenic and historic railways, and the hidden gems, charming towns and villages, and memorable attractions they offer access to.
Strood – Tonbridge via Maidstone
Discover riverside walks, medieval bridges and quaint villages.
Sheffield – Huddersfield
The beautiful Penistone Line stretches from the historic West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield to the vibrant cultural city of Sheffield.
Derby – Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent
Experience rich heritage, vast countryside and award winning museums.
Reigate – Guildford
Journey through beautiful countryside that forms the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sittingbourne – Sheerness-on-Sea
Travel from the coastline to the countryside on the Swale Line.
Hooton – Warrington Bank Quay
Explore history, culture and leisure with the gateway to major cities in the North West: from Chester to Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.
Plymouth – Gunnislake
Take a trip into the picturesque Tamar Valley - with great views from Calstock Viaduct.
Hertford East – Broxbourne
Escape the city and take a relaxing journey through historic towns and villages, passing picturesque meadows and grassland, less than an hour from London.
Exeter Central – Barnstaple
Explore scenic north Devon on the Tarka Line for a real taste of the great British countryside.
Manchester Piccadilly – Chester
Enjoy Marvellous Days Out on the Mid Cheshire Line which connects Chester to Manchester via Northwich, Knutsford, Altrincham, and Stockport.
Tonbridge – Reigate
Cutting through the rolling Kent and Surrey countryside parallel to the North Downs, this line takes you to wonderful cycling and walking routes.
Swindon – Salisbury
Explore this historic line as it meanders through the beautiful scenery of Wiltshire, bound for Westbury and its iconic White Horse.
Sheffield – Cleethorpes via Brigg
Sit back, relax and watch the beautiful countryside go by as you travel along the Sheffield to Cleethorpes line.
Manningtree – Harwich Town
Follow the path of the River Stour estuary from Manningtree to Harwich as you journey along the Mayflower Line.
Bletchley – Bedford
Combine wonderful countryside with plenty of history along the Marston Vale Line.
Ashford International – Eastbourne
Superb sea views, marshes rich in wildlife and rolling chalk downs are the setting for historic Cinque Port towns.
Truro – Falmouth
The Maritime Line links the bustling Cathedral city of Truro with the harbour port of Falmouth.
Liskeard – Looe
Take a journey though a picturesque wooden valley and watch the scenery change as you emerge next to the scenic East Looe River on your way to the fishing town of Looe.
Newcastle – Carlisle
Journey on this historic route, originally opened in 1838, that provides easy access to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.
Oxenholme Lake District – Windermere via Kendal
Explore the heart of the Lake District National Park as you travel along the Lakes Line.
Uckfield – East Grinstead
Rolling green countryside, heathland and streams, delightful walks and cycle routes, and three of the best heritage railway lines in the country.
Ryde Pier Head – Shanklin
Visit the picturesque Isle of Wight and travel on the Island Line linking Ryde with the seaside resorts of Sandown and Shanklin.
Ipswich – Lowestoft
One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Connecting the coastal town of Lowestoft with the bustling County Town of Ipswich.
Ipswich – Felixstowe
One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Enjoy colourful seaside resorts and panoramic views of the Suffolk coastline.
