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Great British Railway Journeys: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) travel and documentary series (2010–present), 16 seasons.

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Great British Railway Journeys is a travel and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 16 seasons and 290 episodes. Great British Railway Journeys hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on April 28, 2025.

U.S. premiere
April 7, 2025
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Not announced
Episodes
20
Finale
April 28, 2025

Where to watch Great British Railway Journeys season 16 in the U.S.

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BBC (U.K.) Streaming, weeklyAntenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Season 16 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Paddock Wood to Frant [1] Time not announced Listed
2 Hildenborough to Robertsbridge [1] Time not announced Listed
3 Dorking to Lingfield [1] Time not announced Listed
4 Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge Wells [1] Time not announced Listed
5 Chichester to Amberley [1] Time not announced Listed
6 Windermere to Sellafield [1] Time not announced Listed
7 St Bees to Grange-over-Sands [1] Time not announced Listed
8 Maryport to Penrith [1] Time not announced Listed
9 Aspatria to Carlisle [1] Time not announced Listed
10 Dumfries to Auchinleck [1] Time not announced Listed
11 Shrewsbury to Telford [1] Time not announced Listed
12 Ironbridge to Coseley [1] Time not announced Listed
13 Dudley to West Bromwich [1] Time not announced Listed
14 Birmingham New Street to Wednesbury [1] Time not announced Listed
15 Solihull to Birmingham International [1] Time not announced Listed
16 Loughton to Audley End [1] Time not announced Listed
17 Romford to the Blackwater Estuary [1] Time not announced Listed
18 Chelmsford to Tollesbury [1] Time not announced Listed
19 Witham to Saffron Walden [1] Time not announced Listed
20 Colchester to Chappel and Wakes Colne [1] Time not announced Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Great British Railway Journeys

Great British Railway Journeys is a travel and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 16 seasons and 290 episodes. Great British Railway Journeys hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on April 28, 2025.

Season 16: Season 16 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from April 7, 2025 to April 28, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired January 4, 2010)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Michael Portillo (Presenter)

All seasons

Season 16

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Season 16 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from April 7, 2025 to April 28, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Season 15

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Season 15 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from March 18, 2024 to April 1, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 14

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Season 14 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from June 19, 2023 to July 17, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 13

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Season 13 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from May 17, 2021 to May 29, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 12

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Season 12 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from April 26, 2021 to May 14, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 11

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Season 11 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 6, 2020 to January 24, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from February 4, 2019 to February 22, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 1, 2018 to January 19, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 2, 2017 to January 20, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 4, 2016 to January 29, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 5, 2015 to January 30, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 6, 2014 to January 31, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 7, 2013 to February 8, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 2, 2012 to February 3, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 3, 2011 to February 4, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Great British Railway Journeys aired from January 4, 2010 to January 29, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Great British Railway Journeys are there?

Great British Railway Journeys has 16 seasons and 290 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 4, 2010.

Is Great British Railway Journeys still on?

Great British Railway Journeys hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on April 28, 2025.

Where can I watch Great British Railway Journeys?

Great British Railway Journeys originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

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