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Discover Great Britain as you have never seen it!

Single, with your family or a group of friends, the British railway network opens to you and promises you a typically British journey across England, Scotland and Wales.

Travel destinations

The BritRail Consecutive Pass and Flexi Pass are valid for travel on the railway network of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) but are not valid in Northern Ireland.

Enjoy your trip in Great Britain and tailor-make your travel on the railway network of England, Scotland and Wales

One of these BritRail Passes can undoubtedly be yours!

What you get

 BritRail Passes are available in 1st and 2nd Class
 Your BritRail Pass will also allow you to benefit from London Airport Link services: Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Stansted Sky Train.

Discount

Discounts are granted on Adults fares only for adults, children, senior, youth and party

 Children up to 4 years of age on train’s departure date: free
 Other children from 5 up to 15 included on train’s departure date: half -adult fare If “child” does not show on the printed pass, travellers will be ask to pay an extra ticket on board
 Senior formula in 1st Class only, for traveller from 60 included on the first day of travel
 Youth formula in 1st and 2nd Class, for travellers from 16 up to 25 included on the first day of travel: 50% discount on the Standard Adult fare*

* This discount is available on BritRail and BritRail England Consecutive and Flexi passes.

Bonuses

Eurostar, airport services, the BritRail Pass reserves you discounts negotiated especially for you:
 Up to 20% off on participating Heritage Railways Association’s railways all over the United Kingdom
 Your BritRail Pass will also allow you to benefit from London Airport Link services: Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Stansted Sky Train.
 Benefit also from Special Pass holder fare* available on Eurostar.

* Not valid for residents of the UK, passengers must have a valid BritRail Pass.

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Regular Saver (2 to 5 pax)
Britrail Pass Adult Senior Youth Child Adult Child
3 days / 3 days 2,274.0 1,566.0 1,960.0 n/a 1,849.0 1,252.0 1,173.0 779.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 days / 4 days 2,872.0 1,960.0 2,400.0 n/a 2,274.0 1,566.0 1,409.0 984.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 days / 8 days 4,005.0 2,825.0 3,423.0 n/a 3,187.0 2,243.0 2,038.0 1,409.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
15 days / 15 days 5,972.0 4,210.0 5,107.0 n/a 4,792.0 3,344.0 2,982.0 2,117.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
22 days / 22 days 7,593.0 5,075.0 6,444.0 n/a 6,051.0 4,053.0 3,816.0 2,558.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
1 month / 1 month 8,962.0 5,972.0 7,593.0 n/a 7,153.0 4,761.0 4,477.0 2,982.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
3 days / 2 months 2,825.0 2,007.0 2,400.0 n/a 2,243.0 1,613.0 1,409.0 1,015.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
4 days / 2 months 3,502.0 2,479.0 2,982.0 n/a 2,825.0 1,960.0 1,771.0 1,252.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
8 days / 2 months 5,107.0 3,612.0 4,367.0 n/a 4,084.0 2,872.0 2,589.0 1,802.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a
15 days / 2 months 7,672.0 5,422.0 6,523.0 n/a 6,130.0 4,367.0 3,848.0 2,746.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Who can get

People with a permanent residence outside of the United Kingdom, for more than six months, are eligible to purchase or use a Britrail Consecutive or Flexi pass.

The Pass is not valid for residents of Europe

How to use

Validation
 Passes must be validated within 6 months of issuing date by a railway official in the United Kingdom (station’s desk) who also fills in the passport number
 Passes must be validated prior to boarding the first train or using a bonus
 Passes are actual travel documents and do not need to be exchanged
 The date of travel has to be entered in the correct way before boarding the first train/bonus, by the traveller, in the corresponding box of the calendar

7:00pm rule
 If an overnight train starts after 7:00pm on a validated BritRail Pass, the pass holder must enter the next day’s date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass

Frequently Asked Questions


  • A. Heathrow Express arrives in London’s Paddington Station.


  • A. No, there are no student discounts. Discounts are offered to youth travelers instead. A youth traveler is any traveler who is 25 years of age or younger.


  • A. No, but we do offer discounted rate for many of our tickets and passes for Youth passengers. To qualify for a Youth Pass, you must be under age 26 on the first day of travel.


  • A. No, but you are eligible for a passholder fare on Eurostar, which travels from Paris or Brussels to London. For travel in Great Britain we offer BritRail products to help you travel around the country.


  • A. A youth pass is valid for any traveler who is 25 years of age and younger.


  • A.
     Business Premier class is dedicated to serving the business traveler with its superior service. Business travelers can expect a nonsmoking car, fast lane check-in, use of the Executive Lounges, breakfast or a 3-course lunch or dinner with choice of entrée and wine, complimentary drink, newspapers, Wifi access in the terminal and lap top sockets on board the train.
     Leisure Select tickets provide complimentary food (including a 3-course dinner), beverages, and newspapers while you relax in your reclining seat.
     Full Fare tickets gives you access to the Eurostar Lounge.
     Standard Class offers comfort, convenience, and value. Enjoy the bar car, or purchase snacks and refreshments from the trolley cart when it comes to your seat.


  • A. Rail passes for children are generally half the adult fare. Some passes do not offer a child pass. Child tickets are offered on most trains and vary by train type. They are generally about half of an adult ticket.

    The Swiss Pass allows children under 16 to travel free when they are traveling with a parent who is holding a Swiss Pass. On BritRail passes, children 5 through 15 are free with each paying adult.



  • A. Your railpass covers you to the border city of the country you are traveling in. You will need to purchase additional tickets to travel in any country not covered on your pass.

    If you are planning to travel to more than one city, you may want to consider upgrading your pass to cover an additional country.



  • A. Gatwick and Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes.


  • A. Full Fare is an unrestricted ticket. It is fully exchangeable and refundable even after the departure date. For exchanges and refunds, your local Raileurope office must receive the ticket no later than 60 days after the train’s departure date. Click here to get the Contact Us adress.
     Value fare is non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
     Youth Fare (for travelers under 26 years of age) is exchangeable once in Europe before departure date. It is non-refundable.
     Passholder Fare (issued in conjunction with appropriate railpass) is exchangeable once in Europe. It is non-refundable.
     Senior Fare (for travelers 60 years of age and over) is exchangeable once in Europe. It is non-refundable.


  • A. Special amenities for disabled travelers are offered on trains and at many train stations, and are clearly indicated with pictograms (for telephones, toilets, elevators, etc.).

    Special equipment is also available for use by handicapped passengers. This equipment must be reserved locally in advance. Be sure to specify if you need personal assistance (whether with a wheelchair, boarding, etc.).



  • A. From London to Paris and vice versa, Eurostar offers frequent service: every 30 minutes during peak hours and approximately once per hour during non-peak time. During the peak summer season, up to 24 trains run daily to Paris. From London to Brussels and vice versa, service is offered approximately every 2 hours. During summer, Eurostar offers daily service to Disneyland Paris. During winter, there is 1 train a week.


  • A. Generally, dogs are permitted on trains. Sometimes they may need to be contained in a pet carrier, or they may have to wear a muzzle or leash. Dogs normally travel at half the fare of a 2nd class ticket; this charge is payable directly to the conductor. Pets are not allowed on trains in Great Britain, Spain, Ireland, Norway, and Finland.

    Currently the only animals that will be permitted to travel on the Eurostar are guide dogs for the visually impaired.



  • A. Breakfast is served before 11:00 a.m.; lunch is served between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00pm A snack is served between 2:00pm and 5:00pm Dinner is served after 5:00pm.


  • A. Gatwick Express arrives in London’s Victoria Station.


  • A. The minimum check-in time for passengers with Business First tickets is 20 minutes. For passengers boarding ski trains, and passengers holding regular tickets, check-in time is 30 minutes.


  • A. There are a few passes that offer a discount for families.

    The Swiss passes offer the Swiss family card. This card provides free travel for children 6 to15 when traveling with a parent or guardian.

    The BritRail family pass offers a free child from 5 to 15 with each full fare adult or senior pass.

    The Great British Heritage family pass is available for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

    Many passes offer saver options which can be used for families. Children ages 4-11 will be half of the adult fare on the saver pass.



  • A. Eurostar offers 3 classes of service: 2 for 1st class and 1 for 2nd class.

     Business Premier which offers priority express check-in at the terminals, a dedicated ticket desk for check in, access to the Eurostar Executive lounges, spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, wifi access at the terminals, a dedicated coach for business travelers, complimentary newspapers, 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.

     Leisure Select offers spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, complimentary newspapers, and 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.

     Standard class (2nd class) offers generous legroom and access to a bar-buffet car where a selection of food and beverages are available for purchase.



  • A. Discounted Senior rates for travelers 60 and older are available on the following passes:
     Balkan Flexipass-1st class
     BritRail Consecutive and Flexipass 1st class,
     BritRail England Consecutive and Flexipass 1st Class
     France Rail Pass, 1st Class
     Eurail Ireland Pass - 2nd Class
     Eurail Romania Pass - 1st class


  • A. Toilets are easily accessible on all the trains and are usually marked with the letters WC. Toilets can usually be found at the front or back of each train car (also known as a coach), and will include a sink, toilet and a locking door.


  • A. The Swiss Family Card is a terrific value that allows children under 16 years of age to travel free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The card is free, simply request one at the time you purchase your Swiss Pass. If you forget to mention it, then present your Swiss pass before boarding the train at any Swiss train station ticket window, at the time of validation and advise them that you need a Family Card. They will be able to provide you one.


  • A. Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage and 1 carry-on bag.


  • A. The BritRail Family Pass allows one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to travel free with an adult or senior BritRail Pass holder.


  • A. Children 4 and under who do not need a bed travel free and do not require a sleeper reservation or a ticket. If the child is between the ages of 4 - 11 or is under 4 but will require a separate bed, then a special child’s fare will apply.


  • A. - Business class offers the highest class of service in trains. It will include 1st seats, meals , access to lounges, and no restrictions on being exchanged.

     Flexi First class offers on day train 1st class seat , and are the most exchangeable. Night trains will offer first class couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable. Meal service may be available for purchase.

     Best Price First class day trains will also offer 1st class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Meal service may be available for purchase. Night trains will offer first class couchette or sleepers and lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.

     Flexi Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats that are exchangeable. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable.

     Best Price Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.

     Super Saver class is available on night train only and will offer reclingin seats with with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.



  • A. Travel from London - Paris/Brussels and most of the train stations in between these 2 routes.

    For more detailed information on how to use a Eurostar self service kiosk review: How do I retrieve my e-tickets at Eurostar train stations ?



  • A. A passenger qualifies for Senior Fares at age 60 and over.