Britain is home to some spectacular train journeys. From the romantic beauty of Scotland to the beaches of Devon and Cornwall, they’re closer than you think.

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Map of Britain with arrows from London to Scenic Rail destinations

Fairbourne Viaduct along the Cambrian Coast Lines. Photo: Arriva Trains Wales

Cambrian Coast Lines

Cumbrian Coast Line

Cumbrian Coast Line

Train on the St Ives Bay Line

St Ives Bay Line

Coastal

Experience the British coast line like never before

Ribblehead Viaduct, Yorkshire Dales

Settle to Carlisle

Train on the West Highland Line with mountains in the background

West Highland Line

Epic Landscapes

Explore lines that will take your breath away

Stonework at the side of railway tracks along the Bishop Line, North East UK

Evening train travelling across the Chappel Viaduct along the Gainsborough Line. East UK

Gainsborough Line

Explore the historic Tyne Valley scenic rail line in Britain

Tyne Valley Line

Historic Interest

Take a journey back in time

Train crossing the New Cut near Norwich along the Wherry Lines.

Train traveling along the scenic Lakes Line. North West UK.

Train going across Calstock Viaduct on the Tamar Valley Line

Tamar Valley Line

Picturesque countryside

Discover charming towns, pretty villages and traditional British landscapes

Explore every corner

England

North West

Crossing the Arten Gill Viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle Railway. Joe Dunckley / Shutterstock.com

Yorkshire and North East

Train at Danby Station along the Esk Valley railway line. Yorkshire & North East UK

East

Train crossing the New Cut near Norwich along the Wherry Lines.

South West

GWR high speed train on the Riviera Line

Midlands

Heckington Railway Station along the Poacher Line. Midlands UK.

South East

Arundel Castle

Wales

Cambrian Coast. Photo: Arriva Trains Wales

Scotland

Train on the West Highland Line

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All Line Rail Rover Adventure

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All The Stations

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