Britain's Coastal Railways

Misty mountain, bustling cities, rolling countryside, there are so many incredible attractive elements that make up the UK. Arguably, the most beautiful of these is the glorious stretch of coastline which winds its way around all four nations of the isles. Picturesque cliffs gaze over blue oceans, shimmering white beaches greet the waves, and who can forget the promenades, harbours and piers of Britain's cheerful seaside towns?

The good news is that Britain's excellent selection of coastal railways are an absolute delight to discover and they criss-cross all over the islands, travelling over the cliffs and pulling into pretty coastal stations. Some are heritage, some are panoramic but all are innately enchanting in their own way.

Great Rail Journeys offer a dazzling range of coastal railway journeys for your perusal, take a look below and discover rail holidays to England, Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland!

The coasts of the British Isles are widely regarded as some of the most magnificent natural landscapes in Europe. Discover the astonishing natural beauty of these stunning coastlines on a range of panoramic railroad journeys which stretch the length and breadth of these wonderful countries. From the rugged islands of Scotland, the Arthurian mountains of Wales and the grand seaside towns of England, there is much to explore along the waterfronts of these impressive isles.