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.
Wareham – Swanage
Explore the beautifully unspoilt and varied countryside along the Purbeck 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.
Newcastle – Carlisle
Journey on this historic route, originally opened in 1838, that provides easy access to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.
Bletchley – Bedford
Combine wonderful countryside with plenty of history along the Marston Vale Line.
Strood – Tonbridge via Maidstone
Discover riverside walks, medieval bridges and quaint villages.
Swindon – Salisbury
Explore this historic line as it meanders through the beautiful scenery of Wiltshire, bound for Westbury and its iconic White Horse.
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.
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.
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.
Sittingbourne – Sheerness-on-Sea
Travel from the coastline to the countryside on the Swale Line.
Derby – Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent
Experience rich heritage, vast countryside and award winning museums along the North Staffordshire Line.
Nottingham – Skegness via Grantham
Starting in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the Poacher Line stretches 78 miles across the Lincolnshire countryside.
Ipswich – Lowestoft
One half of the East Suffolk Lines. Connecting the coastal town of Lowestoft with the bustling County Town of Ipswich.
Doncaster – Lincoln
Take a journey through history as you travel along the Doncaster to Lincoln 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.
Stirling – Perth via Dunblane
See the Scottish landscape like never before as you pass historic towns and pretty villages following the riverbanks of Allan Water along the Strathallan Line.
Barnt Green – Droitwich Spa
Travel through lush countryside as you journey along the Saltway Line from charming Barnt Green to historic Droitwich Spa.
Settle – Carlisle
Feel like you've stepped back in time as you explore one of the world's greatest railway journeys along the Settle to Carlisle line.
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.
Southampton Central – Salisbury
From maritime to medieval, explore the picturesque Southampton to Salisbury line.
Southampton Central – Winchester via Eastleigh
Take the train as it follows the River Itchen and meanders from Southampton to Winchester.
Mills Hill – Brighouse via Halifax
Take a journey through the heart of West Yorkshire as you explore the Calder Valley Line.
Hounslow – Richmond
Follow the River Thames out of the capital and journey along the Hounslow to Richmond line.
