Lines

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.

A train line over a river bank with construction in the foreground, with British countryside landscape in the background.
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GWR train passing over viaduct with blue sky in background along the Atlantic Coast Line to Newquay by train

Par – Newquay

Take the train to the coast and experience Newquay, one of Britain’s top seaside destinations.

Shrewsbury – Pwllheli

Considered to be one of the most stunning and scenic railway routes in the world, experience the Cambrian Coast Line for yourself.

Stone built train station along the Cambrian Coast Lines

Shrewsbury – Aberystwyth

Your journey along this part of the Cumbrian Coast Lines takes you across picturesque Welsh countryside until you reach the sea and the historic seaside town of Aberystwyth.

Explore the Broads National Park along the Bittern Line.

Norwich – Sheringham

Running from Norwich, the Bittern Line connects the city with the coast as it passes through the Broads National Park and the scenic beauty of North Norfolk.

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.

East Coast Main Line

York – Edinburgh via Newcastle

The main line from London to York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh, home of the Flying Scotsman, has some spectacular scenic highlights.

Train travelling along the Far North Line, Scotland

Inverness – Wick via Thurso

Explore north from Inverness, following the North Sea coast passing distilleries, salmon rivers and golf courses to Thurso and the fishing port of Wick.

Train at Beverley Railway Station, along the Yorkshire Wolds Coast Line

Hull – Scarborough

Visit historic Hull, the UK City of Culture 2017, before exploring the seaside resorts of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough.

South Wessex train travelling through English countryside

Bristol Temple Meads – Weymouth

This 87 mile route takes you through four counties from Bristol, a buzzing creatively spirited city with a rich maritime history to the seaside town of Weymouth, on the Jurassic Coast.

Stunning scenery along the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line.

Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh

Travel coast to coast across the Highlands, in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide open moors.

The seaside at Felixstowe

Ipswich – Felixstowe

One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Enjoy colourful seaside resorts and panoramic views of the Suffolk coastline.

Colourful Lowestoft Beach Huts near the East Suffolk railway line. East UK.

Ipswich – Lowestoft

One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Connecting the coastal town of Lowestoft with the bustling County Town of Ipswich.

Kingsferry Bridge and Sheppey Crossing along the Swale Rail Line.

Sittingbourne – Sheerness-on-Sea

Travel from the coastline to the countryside on the Swale Line.

Cross Country train on the sea wall approaching Dawlish station

Exeter Central – Paignton

One of England's best-loved stretches of railway - the Riviera Line hugs the coast.

Train travelling along the Sunshine Coast line. East UK.

Colchester – Clacton

Travelling through quaint villages, bustling towns and picturesque fishing ports you’ll soon see why they call it the Sunshine Coast Line.

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