The most scenic train routes across the North East according to rail experts including Northumberland and County Durham lines

Many scenic routes across the region can be enjoyed on a train in the comfort of a passenger seat.

These train journeys boast incredible landscapes, historic viaducts and some of the most beautiful routes in the country.

The railway tourism website Scenic Rail Britain has compiled the most scenic rail journeys in Yorkshire and North East and these are some of the top routes across the region.

The Esk Valley Line

The Middlesbrough to Whitby line stops at Danby where you can explore the National Park Moors Centre. Travellers can also wander around the seaside town of Whitby and be awe-inspired staring at the North York Moors landscapes from the train. The East Coast Main Line

Well known as the line between London and Edinburgh, the line is hugely busy with tourists and workers heading in and out of the two capital cities.

However, if people take a look out their windows between Newcastle and Edinburgh, travellers will experience what we believe to the best coastline in the UK.

Away from the coastline and slightly further south, views of Durham Cathedral are not to be missed when heading in and out of the city’s station perched on the side of a hill.

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The Tyne Valley Railway

Opened in 1838, this line runs between Newcastle and Carlisle and provides easy access to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.

Travelling through rolling countryside the line follows the River Tyne for most of the journey with stops available at stunning Northumberland towns such as Wylam and Corbridge while Hexham is a larger town which has the feel of a community village.

Train enthusiasts can head to the Wylam Railway Museum, used as a way to commemorate George Stephenson, pioneer of early railways.

The Bishop Line

Taking just 27 minutes travellers can enjoy a relaxing journey admiring the rich heritage and beautiful landscape along the way between Darlington and Bishop Auckland.

The Bishop Line is bursting with history, it follows the route of the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway, the first public passenger route still in use today as well as passing over Skerne Bridge, opened in 1825 it is the oldest railway bridge still being used by rail.