British Rail Tours Know which side to sit
West Highland Line
North East England

Scenic national rail lines in North East England

Timetabled trains through the best scenery in Britain. No booking months ahead: buy a ticket, check our strip map for the right side of the carriage, and go.

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All regions Scottish Highlands (6) Central Scotland (1) Southern Scotland (1) North East England (2) North West England (3) Yorkshire (4) Wales (5) Midlands (2) East of England (2) South West England (6)

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Esk Valley LineScenic line
NORTH EASTERN REGIONNº 10866

Esk Valley Line

FromMiddlesbroughtoWhitby

From Teesside up the winding Esk valley through the North York Moors to the harbour town of Whitby, crossing the river a dozen times on the way.

Dogs welcomeBikes carriedGreat walksRequest stopsRover ticketsSteam charters
Either sidefrom£15
Tyne Valley LineScenic line
NORTH EASTERN REGIONNº 26704

Tyne Valley Line

FromNewcastletoCarlisle

Coast to coast along Hadrian's Wall country, following the Tyne through Hexham and Haltwhistle to Carlisle on one of the world's oldest railways.

Dogs welcomeBikes carriedGreat walksRover tickets
Sit rightfrom£15