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If you want to travel extensively by train throughout Great Britain, then the BritRail pass can be the best value way to travel. These passes are not available to UK residents and you cannot buy them in the UK so it is best to organise this before leaving home (you can order online from us with your pass posted directly to you in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States).
The BritRail pass covers all of Great Britain’s rail network (including virtually all trains in England, Scotland and Wales) and is a cheaper alternative to the All Line Rover (which is a similar pass available to UK residents who are not eligible for a BritRail pass.
It is also a more flexible rail pass to the National Railcard and the All Line Rover as it is available in a wider number of passes with consecutive travel for three, four, eight, 15, 22 consecutive days or one month of consecutive travel or as a flexi-pass with three, four, eight or 15 travel days within a one month period. In contrast, the more expensive All Line Rover is only available for seven or 14 consecutive travel days.
There are Seven Main Varieties of BritRail Pass Available (for Tourists and Visitors to the United Kingdom):
The following BritRail Passes are available to everyone (except UK residents).
BritRail rail pass includes and allows travel throughout all of Great Britain.The best way to explore England, Scotland and Wales is with a BritRail pass, allowing for unlimited train travel on Britain’s National Rail Network!
Journey to popular cities throughout Britain while enjoying scenic views of England’s rolling hills, Scottish highlands and Welsh National Parks.
Make the most of your visit to Great Britain with this pass which provides access to all trains on Great Britain's National Rail Network.
Explore destinations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Hop on and off the trains as you wish!Click for more information about the BritRail rail pass. BritRail England Consecutive Pass allows unlimited train travel within England.
If you’re visiting England, your best bet to travel around the nine distinct regions of this beautiful country is by train. Enjoy coastal destinations like Brighton and vibrant cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool & beyond!Click for more information about the BritRail England rail pass. BritRail England FlexiPass allows unlimited train travel within EnglandClick for more information about the BritRail England Flexipass rail pass is particularly good value if you’re not travelling to Scotland or Wales. BritRail London Plus Pass allows unlimited travel within London and across most trains in the South East, perfect for day trips from the capital.
Center your travel around London and fan out to visit your choice of vibrant destinations, such as Brighton, Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, Salisbury and Stratford-Upon-Avon. This pass is perfect for day trips in the South East of England. With unlimited rail trips on each travel day, you can hop on and off the trains as you wish!Click for more information about the BritRail England Plus rail pass is particularly good value if you’re not travelling to Scotland or Wales. BritRail South-West Consecutive Pass allows unlimited travel across Great Britain's southwest corner, from Cornwall to Oxford.
With a BritRail South West Pass travel throughout Great Britain’s charming Southwest region to popular destinations including: London, Bath, Oxford, Windsor Castle, Salisbury Cathedral, King Arthur’s round table in Winchester and any stop in between. Also, the Southwest coast boasts beautiful seaside resorts and picturesque waterfront towns such as: Torquay, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, St. Ives, Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance. How does a scenic ride through Cornwall and Devon sound?Click for more information about the BritRail South West rail pass. BritRail South-West FlexiPass allows unlimited travel across Great Britain's southwest corner,
from Cornwall to Oxford.
With a BritRail South West Pass travel throughout Great Britain’s charming Southwest region to popular destinations including: London, Bath, Oxford, Windsor Castle, Salisbury Cathedral, King Arthur’s round table in Winchester and any stop in between. Also, the Southwest coast boasts beautiful seaside resorts and picturesque waterfront towns such as: Torquay, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, St. Ives, Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance. How does a scenic ride through Cornwall and Devon sound?Click for more information about the BritRail South West FlexiPass rail pass. BritRail Spirit of Scotland Pass allows unlimited travel within Scotland,
including some island ferries.Explore Scotland to its fullest, without missing a beat of passionate culture and breathtaking landscapes, and be sure to include must-see destinations - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, and Stirling. Hop on and off the trains as you wish!Click for more information about the BritRail Spirit of Scotland rail pass. BritRail Central Scotland Pass allows unlimited travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh
and some nearby routes.Call on the biggest cities in Scotland with this pass. Travel across the central belt from inspiring Edinburgh to vibrant Glasgow to stunning Sterling and anywhere in-between. Hop on and off the trains as you wish!Click for more information about the BritRail Central Scotland rail pass. BritRail Scottish Highlands Pass allows unlimited travel in the Scottish Highlands including the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries.
Discover Northern Scotland’s hidden gems as you ride upon the breathtaking West Highland line, travel to the far North station of Thurso or hop on a ferry to explore stunning Scottish isles. Enjoy the unlimited travel and flexibility of this value driven pass.
Click for more information about the BritRail Scottish Highlands rail pass.
Who is eligible to use this BritRail pass:
- You can only buy this rail pass if you are NOT a UK resident.
- BritRail Passes are not available for sale in the UK.
- They need to be bought when you are out of the UK
- Please consider British rail tickets for your journey if you are already in the UK.
- All tourists can buy a BritRail Pass, but not UK residents.
- UK residents cannot buy a Britrail Pass.
Where can the standard BritRail pass be used:
This pass is good for unlimited rail travel on most trains in England, Scotland and Wales except some heritage railways. This pass includes airport express trains.
BritRail pass What discounts are available: - A 20% low season discount is available for passes purchased 1 September–15 February for travel November–February
- A 50% group saver discount is available for the third to the ninth passenger travelling together. Please note: all passengers must travel together at all times.
- The BritRail family discount allows one child (aged 5–15) to travel free with an adult (or senior) pass holder. Additional children travelling on the same type of pass are eligible for a 50% discount. Children aged under five travel free.
- Travellers aged 16–25 are eligible for a 20% youth discount
- Travellers aged 60 and older are eligible for a 15% discount off a first class pass.
Please note: you cannot combine multiple discounts (only one discount per pass).
The BritRail pass can be used with the following train operating companies:Where the BritRail Pass gives cheaper train fares:Although the United Kingdom is one of the most expensive countries to travel by rail, on certain routes some train operators have very cheap fares. These fares are usually on routes with more than one competing railway company and they usually involve restrictions such as online advance purchase. Despite the restrictions, the savings with these cheap fares can be enormous and they are worth the effort of booking in advance.
London–BirminghamChiltern Railways run trains between London and Birmingham starting at £6 each way with London Midland also offering £6 fares and advance purchase fares on Virgin Trains starting at £8, while the standard ticket price on the same route can cost as much as £115. Chiltern Railways depart from London Marylebone Station (London Midland and Virgin Trains depart from Euston Station) and the journey with Chiltern Railways takes longer than London Midland and Virgin Trains services. To get the £6 fare with Chiltern Railways, you need to book by 6pm the day before travel. These cheap tickets are only available in limited numbers and only for specific train departures. They are best booked online through our Chiltern Railways webpage and tickets are either sent to your mobile phone or emailed for you to print at home. London Midland trains from London to Birmingham run from London Euston to Birmingham New Street (like Virgin Trains) with £6 advance purchase fares that can be purchased through our London Midland webpage from 12 weeks in advance up till 6pm the day before you travel. Virgin Trains advance purchase fares on the London–Birmingham route start at £7.50, which can be booking using the widget on the righthand side of the screen.
London–Leeds & York
Virgin Trains East Coast has advance purchase tickets for travel between London and Yorkshire with fares on the London–Leeds and London–York routes starting at only £14.50.
London–Leicester, Nottingham or Sheffield
East Midlands Railway have advance purchase tickets for travel between London and Leicester or Nottingham starting at £14.50. One-way fares between London and Sheffield start at £16.50. These are advance purchase fares that are only available up to seven days before travel and tickets are cheapest for off-peak travel when booked online through our East Midlands Railway web page. Travel on these routes is also sold through Megatrain, which can often work out cheaper than booking directly with East Midlands Railway. Often you can get these same tickets for just £9 each way when you book through Megatrain.
London–ManchesterVirgin Trains sell tickets for travel between London and Manchester with prices starting at £21. These special fares are for advance purchase through this website. They are non-exchangeable, non-refundable and available for specific routes only. These tickets are sent to your mobile phone so you’ll need a UK sim card in your mobile to take advantage of these fares.Please allow sufficient time to receive your pass before your departure.
National Railcards (For UK Citizens)
Select the Correct Railcard for Your Yearly Train Travel!
Get 1/3 off your train tickets with a Railcard!
From children to seniors, there is a Railcard to suit everyone – and you get at least 1/3 off your tickets.
About National Railcards
The average Railcard holder saves £140 a year, and there are now over 5.6 million Railcards in use. We offer 9 main National Railcards, which give you savings of 1/3 off train fares. Most are available to buy online or at stations. You must carry your Railcard with you on your journey to qualify for the discount.
16-17 Saver Railcard
For those aged 16-17.
Buy a 16-17 Saver Railcard and keep it with you when you travel (on your phone or wallet)
Save on most tickets including Advance tickets
The 16-17 Saver is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first and is not available to purchase at stations
Click for more information about the 16-17 Railcard from just £30 a year
16-25 Railcard
1/3 off rail travel
Average annual savings of up to £159!**
Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years
For everyone aged 16-25
and mature students
People with a 16-25 Railcard save on average £159 per year**, or £4.56 per journey^.
Click for more information about the 16-25 Railcard from just £30 a year
26-30 Railcard
1/3 off rail travel
Average annual savings of up to £218!**
Just £30 for a year
For everyone aged 26-30
People with a 26-30 Railcard save on average £218 per year**, or £4.88 per journey^
Click for more information about the 26-30 Railcard from just £30 a year
Two Together Railcard
Get 1/3 off train travel with a Two Together Railcard
1/3 off rail travel
Average annual savings of up to £153!**
Just £30 for 1 year
For you and the person you travel with the most
Click for more information about the Two Together Railcard from just £30 a year
Family and Friends Railcard
Get 1/3 off train travel for adults and 60% off for kids
1/3 off rail travel for adults and 60% off for kids
Average annual savings of up to £150!**
Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years
Up to 4 adults travelling together with up to 4 kids
People with a Family & Friends save on average £150 per year**, or £5.32 per journey^.
Click for more information about the Family and Friends Railcard from just £30 a year
Senior Railcard
Get 1/3 off train travel with a Senior Railcard
1/3 off rail travel
Average annual savings of up to £76!**
Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years
For everyone aged 60 and over
People with a Senior Railcard save on average £76 per year**, or £5.34 per journey^.
Click for more information about the Senior Railcard from just £30 a year
Disabled Persons Railcard
Get 1/3 off adult train travel with a Disabled Persons Railcard
1/3 off rail travel for you and an adult companion
Average annual savings of up to £91!**
Just £20 for 1 year or £54 for 3 years
For people with a disability that meets the eligibility criteria
People with a Disabled Persons Railcard save on average £91 per year**, or £4.26 per journey^.
Click for more information about the Disabled Persons Railcard from just £20 a year
Network Railcard
Get 1/3 off rail fares in London and the South East with a Network Railcard.
1/3 off rail fares in London and the South East!
Average annual savings of up to £134!**
Network Railcards cost just £30 a year
For travel in the Network Railcard area
People with a Network Railcard save on average £134 per year**, or £4.65 per journey^.
Click for more information about the Network Railcard from just £30 a year
Veterans Railcard
1/3 off rail travel for Veterans.
1/3 off most rail travel
For UK Veterans
Get your Railcard on your phone
Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years
For Veterans who served at least one day in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces or UK Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations
Click for more information about the Veterans Railcard from just £30 a year
see also:
HM Forces Railcard
For those in the serving in the HM Forces of Great Britain.
3-year Railcard available to buy online for £70.
Average annual saving of £118 plus special partner discounts on days out, holidays, theatre and more.
Click for more information about the HM Forces Railcard from just £30 a year
Please allow sufficient time to receive your Railcard before your departure.
You can get your Railcard in a digital format to be stored in the National Rail Railcard app on your phone or tablet, or as a physical card.
You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online from this website, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone.
When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use. It is possible to add multiple Railcards for different people who are travelling. When the fares are displayed, click on one of the prices to see how much money you have saved with your Railcard.
Your total journey cost will include the correct discounts for each of the passengers and Railcards entered.
How does the BritRail Pass compare with Rover Pass
When compared to Ranger and Rover rail passes that are available to UK residents, the BritRail pass is generally a more convenient option particularly if you’re basing yourself in London or elsewhere in southeast England as most Ranger and Rover passes do not cover travel in and out of London. However Rover passes may be better value if your trip is restricted to a region outside southeast England and your trip does not involve travelling to or from London.The BritRail pass has the following advantages over most Rover pass: - Includes travel to and from London (most Rover passes do not include travel to and from London)
- Includes travel in southeast England (most Rover passes do not include travel in southeast England)
- Includes travel on long-distance trains allowing you to cross the UK in a single day (most Rover passes only cover a specific part of the country so long distance travel is only possible when combining several passes).
- Includes travel on airport express trains
- Only the All Line Rover pass allows you to travel in southeast England (including to and from London), however the BritRail pass is a better value option as long as you are not a UK resident.
- Some travellers find the best value to combine a BritRail England, BritRail South West or BritRail London Plus pass with a regional Rover rail pass, although this is best if you spend the night in a town or city where the coverage areas of both passes meet.
*See also:
Quick Guide to UK Country Guides & UK Tourism Attractions
Quick Guide to World Travel & Tourism
