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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.
Lincoln – Grimsby
From the historic city of Lincoln, this picturesque line delivers you straight to the fishing port of Grimsby.
Lymington Pier – Brockenhurst
Take the short journey from the coastal town of Lymington to Brockenhurst, the largest village in the New Forest National Park.
Wickford – Southend
Journey through Essex market towns as you travel along the Southend Line ending at this traditional seaside town.
Gretna Green – Stranraer via Dumfries, Kilmarnock, and Ayr
Travel through lush Scottish countryside as you journey along the South West Scotland Line.
St Erth – St Ives
Considered one of the most beautiful routes in Britain, you need to experience the St Ives Bay Line for yourself.
Bristol Temple Meads – Severn Beach
Featuring diverse scenery, from cityscapes to historical landmarks and countryside views, there's lots to see on the Severn Beach Line.
Colchester – Clacton
Travelling through quaint villages, bustling towns and picturesque fishing ports you’ll soon see why this line is called the Sunshine Coast Line.
Exeter Central – Paignton
One of England's best-loved stretches of railway - the Riviera Line hugs the coast, providing spectacualr views from the train.
Brighton – Seaford
Travel through the beautiful South Downs National Park as you explore the Sussex Downs Line.
Nottingham – Skegness via Grantham
Starting in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the Poacher Line stretches 78 miles across the Lincolnshire countryside.
Ashford International – Eastbourne
Superb sea views, marshes rich in wildlife and rolling chalk downs are the setting for historic Cinque Port towns.
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.
Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh
Travel coast to coast across the Highlands, in the shadows of mountains and forests along the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.
Leeds – Morecambe / Heysham Port via Skipton, Bentham & Lancaster
Explore the beautiful Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.
Hull – Scarborough
Visit historic Hull, the UK City of Culture 2017, before exploring the seaside resorts of Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough.
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.
Shrewsbury – Swansea
121 miles of scenic railway running from Swansea to Shrewsbury through the heart of beautiful Wales.
Fearn – Wick via Thurso
Explore north from Inverness, following the North Sea coast as you travel along the Far North 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.
Sevenoaks – Swanley
Take the train to see historic houses, a vineyard and a solar system in the pretty Darent Valley countryside.