Leamington Spa Railway Station with bench and flowerbeds

Historic Tudor buildings and church ruins in Coventry

Castle standing within flowery and green grounds

The Elephant & Bear Line links the vibrant towns and cities from Nuneaton down to Royal Leamington Spa.

Providing easy access to explore historic sites and cultural hotspots, the Elephant & Bear Line is a fantastic example of the diversity that Warwickshire and Coventry have to offer.

With a range of quirky independent shops and cafes, Leamington, Kenilworth, Coventry and Nuneaton have plenty to offer day-trippers or those wanting to stay a few more days.

Why not explore this fascinating line with one of the Rail Trails and discover more along the Bear & Elephant Line.

This route is supported by Heart of England Community Rail Partnership. They engage communities and help people get the most from their railways, promoting social inclusion and sustainable travel and work alongside train operators to bring about improvements. Learn more and how you can get involved through the Community Rail Network website.

Highlights

Step back in time to explore Kenilworth Castle

Be inspired by the life of George Eliot at Nuneaton Museum

Discover beautiful open space in Leamington Spa's parks.

Find out more

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Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

There are station car parks at Leamington, Kenilworth, Coventry, and Nuneaton, with parking on the road for Bermuda Park and Bedworth and a Retail Park car park for Coventry Arena. The Elephant & BEar Line is close to the M6 and M40 with good links to Birmingham and London.

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There are railway links from Leamington Spa to Birmingham, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford.

Coventry is served by trains from London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Nuneaton is served by trains from London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Leicester.

Timetable information can be found at www.traveline.info/

Route

Nuneaton - Leamington Spa

Cost

£10.50 Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

37mins

Distance

17 miles | 27km

Time from London

1:10 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

Start at Nuneaton Station and take a 10 minute stroll to the Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery, set in Riversley Park, to discover more about George Eliot. There are activities to engage the children and a tearoom to stock up on essentials for the journey.

At the station, pop in to Art Alert to see their latest exhibition and find out what courses they’re running.

A short hop to Coventry, where you can enjoy all the amazing events and exhibitions run by the Coventry City of Culture Trust. For an eclectic shopping experience at creative and independent businesses, head to Fargo Village, where you can also get a tasty bite to eat.

Kenilworth is home to the English Heritage-owned Kenilworth Castle and it’s well worth spending a few hours discovering the fascinating history of this castle, before taking a slow meander back down the High Street to the station.

Royal Leamington Spa is the final stop on this line. Home to beautiful green spaces such as the Pump Room Gardens and Jephson Gardens and the fantastic station gardens created by the Friends of Leamington Station, Leamington is spoilt for choice with places to eat and shop and amble. Most of the major chain stores have units in the town and there is a host of quirky, independent shops to explore. For a different view of the town, follow Brink’s Street Art Tour Map – For more information contact them using their Facebook page.