Getting to the Coast

Approach the Coast by Sustainable Transport

Why not sit back, relax and enjoy the views of the Essex countryside to the coast from one of our railway branch lines on the Greater Anglia network? Avoid the congestion, pollution and parking issues that go with driving your car and access the Essex Coast by train. 

Throughout the year there are specially themed event trains laid on to the coast.  In the past themes have included a traditional ‘bucket and spade’ train, a Cockney Sing-along-Train, a bird watching train and even a Santa Express.  Unfortunately the 2020 trains were postponed because of the Covid-19 situation but keep an eye out for their return next year as the situation evolves.  The Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership team and volunteers promote the Essex Coast and its branch lines, producing railway walks, interpretation boards at stations and event trains.