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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Caslte-like building in Dorchester, along the Purbeck Line

Wareham – Swanage

Explore the beautifully unspoilt and varied countryside along the Purbeck Line.

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.

Explore the historic Tyne Valley scenic rail line in Britain

Newcastle – Carlisle

Journey on this historic route, originally opened in 1838, that provides easy access to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.

Marston Vale Line with green tree in the background

Bletchley – Bedford

Combine wonderful countryside with plenty of history along the Marston Vale Line.

Train travelling through picturesque countryside along the Medway Valley Line. South East UK.

Strood – Tonbridge via Maidstone

Discover riverside walks, medieval bridges and quaint villages.

Travelling along the TransWilts Line

Swindon – Salisbury

Explore this historic line as it meanders through the beautiful scenery of Wiltshire, bound for Westbury and its iconic White Horse.

Walking in the Ashdown countryside High Weald

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.

A train to London running alongside the New River Path near Hertford East

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.

Train on Black Bridge near Umberleigh on the Tarka Line

Exeter Central – Barnstaple

Explore scenic north Devon on the Tarka Line for a real taste of the great British countryside.

Frodsham Station along the North Cheshire 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.

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.

Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station

Derby – Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent

Experience rich heritage, vast countryside and award winning museums along the North Staffordshire 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.

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.

Marvel at the stunning Lincoln Cathedral

Doncaster – Lincoln

Take a journey through history as you travel along the Doncaster to Lincoln 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.

An image of a lake with mountains in the background

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.

Lickey Incline, Barnt Green to Droitwich

Barnt Green – Droitwich Spa

Travel through lush countryside as you journey along the Saltway Line from charming Barnt Green to historic Droitwich Spa.

Ribblehead Viaduct, Yorkshire Dales

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 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.

Station connection to Mottisfont Abbey

Southampton Central – Salisbury

From maritime to medieval, explore the picturesque Southampton to Salisbury line.

Southampton Walls

Southampton Central – Winchester via Eastleigh

Take the train as it follows the River Itchen and meanders from Southampton to Winchester.

Canal boats moored up in Hebden Bridge along the Calder Valley Line

Mills Hill – Brighouse via Halifax

Take a journey through the heart of West Yorkshire as you explore the Calder Valley Line.

Richmond stone bridge over the River Thames and boats

Hounslow – Richmond

Follow the River Thames out of the capital and journey along the Hounslow to Richmond line.

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