BritRail South West Pass
Traveling in South West England by train is a great way to experience the region’s stunning landscapes, charming towns, and unique cultural offerings. From the rugged coastline of Cornwall to the rolling hills of Devon, the South West is full of breathtaking scenery that can be easily reached by train. With frequent services connecting major cities like Bristol, Exeter, and Plymouth, as well as smaller towns and villages, train travel is a convenient and affordable way to explore the region.
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Where can the pass be used?
- The BritRail South West Pass covers most mainline and branch line carriages operated by First Great Western, South West Trains and Heathrow Express trains. [CHECK THE DETAILED SOUTH WEST MAP]
Eligibility
- You can buy a BritRail Pass if you are not a UK resident.
Pre-booking time
- Customers can select a first date of travel that is up to 11 months from the purchase date.
Discounts
- BritRail Saver Discount
- BritRail Family Discount
- BritRail Youth Discount
- BritRail Senior Discount
*Please note that discounts cannot be coupled with other discounts, only one discount per pass.
Additional Details
- The BritRail South West Pass cannot be used to travel on the following routes: any train west of Swansea; any train between Gloucester and Newport via Chepstow; First Western’s Night Riviera sleeper service, unless a berth has been purchased in addition to the BritRail South West Pass; any train services east of Portsmouth, even if this route is operated by First Great Western; any route in South Wales other than the Newport – Cardiff – Swansea mainline; any service operated by Arriva Cross Country, Arriva Trains Wales, Chiltern, Southern, First Capital Connect, Southeastern or London Midland. [SEE LIST OF INCLUDED CITIES].
- Some trains in Great Britain do not have 1st class accommodations. The price of First class passes has been adjusted to reflect this.
- Enjoy unlimited train trips on each travel day and the ability to hop on and off trains en route.
Pass Delivery
- If a paper pass is selected, this pass is printed on official railway ticket paper that will be shipped to you. You can select from the available shipping options during checkout. Please allow sufficient time to receive your pass before your departure.
- If an M-Pass is selected, an email with an activation link will be sent. When you are ready to use the M-Pass, click the link to select your first day of use or travel dates. After you have completed the check-in, you will be able to download your M-Pass.
Download any BritRail South West Flexible or Consecutive Pass directly to your phone and save on the shipping cost. With the M-Pass there’s no need to wait in the ticket line, simply scan the barcode and you can enter the train platform. This pass can also be printed in the PDF format in case of loss or theft.One free seat reservation is included with each Flexible M-Pass purchase.
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?
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Seat Reservations
- A seat reservation is optional but recommended in order to guarantee a seat on a specific train and time. Reserve a seat.
Note: Passengers who wish to upgrade a Standard Class BritRail Pass to First Class will need to pay the difference in excess between the Standard and First Class Ordinary Fare for the leg of the journey that has not been taken. This may be paid at the ticket office before boarding the train or to the ticket inspector on the train.
