The UK boasts world-renowned railway routes that wind through dramatic highlands, historic sites, rugged coastline and rolling green countryside across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland.
In light of this, the nation’s most scenic train journeys have been revealed, by anaylsing price and TripAdvisor reviews.
Chris Harrington, Managing Director at hoppa, who carried out the study, said: ‘The UK is home to some incredible scenery, and one of the best ways to experience it is by train.
‘From the coastlines of Cornwall to the countryside of County Down, rail travel offers a relaxing and memorable way to take it all in.’
Emerging as the UK’s most picturesque train ride is the Tamar Valley Line with a score of 9.05 out of 10 and a ticket to board costing £8.30.
The route, which travels through Plymouth and Gunnislake, offers views of stunning green landscape, quaint villages, rivers and dockyards and of the iconic Royal Albert Bridge.
The journey’s scenery is commonly described as ‘delightful’ and ‘panoramic’ in reviews.
Following in second place is St Ives Bay Line, which boasts a score of 7.86 out of 10 and a ticket price of just £4.20.
Emerging as the UK’s most picturesque train ride is the Tamar Valley Line, which offers views of stunning green landscape, quaint villages, rivers and dockyards, the Calstock Viaduct (pictured) and of the iconic Royal Albert Bridge
In second place is St Ives Bay Line, offering unmatched views of the Cornish coastline as passengers travel through Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay (pictured)
Running from St Erth to St Ives, the journey offers unmatched views of the Cornish coastline as passengers travel through Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay.
Taking the third spot is the heritage Downpatrick & County Down Railway route in Northern Ireland, scoring 7.38 out of 10 despite offering tickets at a more costly £10.50.
The route runs through the lush green countryside of County Down, giving travellers the opportunity to take in breathtaking views whilst aboard an old-fashioned train.
In fourth place is England’s Looe Valley Line, which boasts affordable £6.20 tickets and a score of 6.91.
The route provides a peaceful, nine-mile journey through rolling hills and deeply wooded valley, along with views of the East Looe River and sightings of wildlife, such as grey herons and little egrets, before arriving at the popular seaside town of Looe.
Though it offers the most expensive tickets out of all listed routes at a whopping £23.00, Cambrian Coast Link ranks fifth with a score of 5.96 out of 10.
The journey is considered one of Wales’s most scenic thanks to its views of Snowdonia National Park, historic castles, seaside villages, coastal landscapes and the iconic Barmouth Bridge.
Rounding out the top six is England’s Esk Valley Line, also scoring 5.96 yet offering tickets for £9.50.
Taking the third spot is the heritage Downpatrick & County Down Railway route in Northern Ireland, allowing travellers to take in breathtaking views aboard an old-fashioned train (pictured)
Rounding out the top six is England’s Esk Valley Line (pictured), scoring 5.96, giving travellers the opportunity pass through quaint villages and stunning countryside
Journeying through the picturesque North York Moors and Esk Valley, it links the historic town of Whitby to the city Middlesbrough as travellers pass through quaint villages and stunning countryside.
Meanwhile, one passenger discovered a way of travelling around the country for free after a delayed trip to Scotland.
Ed Wise, 29, lives in London but makes the long journey all the way to Dumfries to visit his family six times a year and faces shocking ticket prices each time.
But one trip in 2022 to visit his sister changed everything for the writer. His train from London to Scotland via the Avanti West Coast was delayed by more than three hours.
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