RailTrails

National Parks by Train

National Parks are the UK’s flagship protected landscapes – legally designated countryside, set aside for everyone to walk and explore, from the wild moorland of the Peak District to the fells of the Lake District. Great Britain has 15 of them, across England, Scotland, and Wales, and 14 of them have a railway station on or near the boundary.

Click a park on the map, or sort the table below by distance to find your nearest.

14 National Parks to explore

Best connected by rail

The National Parks with the most stations within reach.

303 train stations

Best for walkers first: gold, silver and bronze rate the hills, landscape and trails near each.

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

Getting there by train

Can you get to Eryri / Snowdonia National Park by train?

Yes. 42 stations are within 5 miles of Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. Those with regular trains include Aberdovey.

Can you get to Peak District National Park by train?

Yes. 37 stations are within 3 miles of Peak District National Park. Those with regular trains include Bamford.

Can you get to Exmoor National Park by train?

Not directly. No station lies within 5 miles of Exmoor National Park. The nearest with regular trains is Barnstaple, 7.8 miles away (about 9.5 to 10.5 miles on foot), so the last stretch needs a bus, taxi or a long walk.