BritRail Passes

BritRail Pass

The BritRail Pass is a flexible and cost-effective way to travel throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. The pass offers convenience by allowing you to board any train covered by the pass without the need to purchase individual tickets or wait in long lines at the station. With the pass, you can travel as much as you want within the chosen duration. This makes it a perfect choice for travelers who want to explore the country at their own pace

Where can the pass be used?
  • England, Scotland & Wales
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
  • Airport Express
  • Some trains in Great Britain do not have 1st class accommodations. The price of 1st class passes have been adjusted to reflect this.
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 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. M-Passes are not eligible for the Saver discount. One free seat reservation is included with each Flexible M-Pass purchase.

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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!

Please see our Terms and Conditions for Refund Rules regarding Rail Strikes.

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.

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08/30/2018
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I strongly recommend the BritRail pass to anyone willing to visit Great Britain. It is the second time I use this service and again it hasn't disappointed me. It might seem a tad too expensive at the moment of buying it, but it is really worth the price! This past summer, I made more than 10 trips during an 8-day stay, including long-distance journeys, like London-York or Edinburgh-London, as well as short-distance trips. Most of the trains were in good conditions and, with a few exceptions --which obviously coincided with rush hours--, the trains were rarely crowded (although I recommend reserving seats a few hours before the journey, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises!). Besides, travelling by train is probably the best way to get a real idea of the vast, beautiful English countryside and the amazing Scottish coasts and fields. A very relaxing and comfortable way of moving across the British landscape. I must add all the employees from the different railway companies were always kind and helping.
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08/22/2018
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The BritRail Flexi Pass was one of the best means of transportations we had during our travels. We had zero issues with validating the tickets. Ticket checks were smooth. No problems what so ever. We found the pass to be great value for money, as we had long journeys to make. If I go back to the UK, the first thing i'm doing is buying another pass! Highly recommend to fellow travellers!
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08/18/2018
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It is a fair value for this pass if going far distance. You need to reserve seats or you might not get a seat and even if you reserve seats you are not guaranteed those seats. It is exhausting. However, it works on all rail lines and staff in booking offices and on trains are great and trains run frequently and close to on time. Travel light as not much space.
We are very sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your experience with the BritRail Pass. Depending on travel schedules and itinerary, the pass can offer some great value. With that said, we've taken note of your concerns with the BritRail Pass and we will provide the feedback to BritRail in hope it can help improve the product in the future. Thanks again for your review.
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07/26/2018
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Great value. Easy to use throughout England Wales and Scotland. Will definitely purchase again.
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07/16/2018
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I loved my BritRail flexible pass. It was incredibly easy to validate and use. I used it in England, Scotland and Wales without a problem. The trains from all services were clean and on time. I loved not having to drive!!!! Best value for price, great comfort and no stress.
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07/13/2018
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Exceeded my expectations, will definitely purchase this pass again!
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07/11/2018
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I would do it again. It was easy to purchase and use our passes. The staff at the stations and on the trains were friendly and particularly helpful when it came to advising on multiple train changes, e.g. three different trains between Edinburgh and Wales. Much better than flying between cities in Britain.
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06/28/2018
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We bought 1st class senior Brit Rail train tickets for a trip from Glasgow through Wales to Heathrow in May and June. At least 3 of our trains were canceled. It was very stressful. A bus got us to a train station so late, we missed our train. We only had a 1st class train twice + once for 15 minutes. Once we had to stand the whole way. On the weekends there was not the regular drink and food service. On the Heart of Wales train, the drinking and singing was so loud that we put in ear plugs. What a waste of a lot of money and fun. We told all of our friends here so their vacations wouldn't be ruined too.
We are very sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your experience with the BritRail Pass. We've taken note of your concerns with the BritRail Pass and we will provide the feedback to BritRail in hope it can help improve the product in the future. Thanks again for your review.

06/21/2018
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Our 15 day consecutive passes did everything we hoped for. We were able to see rural England, get to and from all our destinations easily, and add in last minute detours at will. Using the pass was painless: we showed them to access platforms at the stations then the conductors asked to see them once during any given journey. We were able to book seats for trains that we felt might be busy or when we wanted to be sure to sit together for longer rides. I would recommend BritRail passes to anyone wanting flexibility and convenience.

06/19/2018
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I thought the rail pass was WONDERFUL!! Upon arriving in London we had our passes validated and never once had any difficulty using it over the 8 days. First Class was excellent. The trains were very clean including the bathrooms. The service was excellent. The ride was extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend it to anyone of any age.
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