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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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.

Lymington town centre | Lymington to Brockenhurst

Lymington Pier – Brockenhurst

Take the short journey from the coastal town of Lymington to Brockenhurst, the largest village in the New Forest National Park.

Southend Pier

Wickford – Southend

Journey through Essex market towns as you travel along the Southend Line ending at this traditional seaside town.

View from the New Bridge over the River Ayr towards the sea, over the piers of the former railway bridge along the South West Scotland line.

Gretna Green – Stranraer via Dumfries, Kilmarnock, and Ayr

Travel through lush Scottish countryside as you journey along the South West Scotland Line.

GWR train on the St Ives Bay 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 Clifton Suspension Bridge

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.

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 this line is called the Sunshine Coast 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, providing spectacualr views from the train.

Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters

Brighton – Seaford

Travel through the beautiful South Downs National Park as you explore the Sussex Downs Line.

Heckington Railway Station along the Poacher Line. Midlands UK.

Nottingham – Skegness via Grantham

Starting in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the Poacher Line stretches 78 miles across the Lincolnshire countryside.

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.

Rye Station

Ashford International – Eastbourne

Superb sea views, marshes rich in wildlife and rolling chalk downs are the setting for historic Cinque Port towns.

Train on the Isle of Wight, along the Island Line.

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.

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.

The seaside at Felixstowe

Ipswich – Felixstowe

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

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 along the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Ingleborough in the snow along The Bentham Line

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

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

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.

Train travelling across viaduct surrounded by lush green Welsh countryside.

Shrewsbury – Swansea

121 miles of scenic railway running from Swansea to Shrewsbury through the heart of beautiful Wales.

Train travelling along the Far North Line, Scotland

Fearn – Wick via Thurso

Explore north from Inverness, following the North Sea coast as you travel along the Far North Line.

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.

Darent Valley train crossing viaduct

Sevenoaks – Swanley

Take the train to see historic houses, a vineyard and a solar system in the pretty Darent Valley countryside.

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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