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BRITRAIL’S NEW 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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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.

Bonuses & Inclusions
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.
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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BritRail South West Pass - British Rail, England Train Tickets
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Perfect for TravelingCarissa ,United StatesJune 27, 2014
I am so glad that I got a Britrail pass. It saved so much time on our traveling. It really does allow a flexible travel plan if you decide to jump off at a random station because it sounds like a neat place to visit. If I ever go back to England and used the train to travel around the pass will be on the list of essentials.
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Brilliant-When it worksPhillip King ,AustraliaDecember 07, 2013
I bought the South West pass because I wanted to see England between Penzance and Portsmouth. When it works, the system is brilliant. However, I suspect that there are infrastructure problems because I was delayed twice because of equipment failure (points and signals). Not a major problem but it is frustrating sitting on a stationary train, not knowing when your journey will resume. Another point to note. Other train Companies such as Crosscountry Trains operate on the First Great Western and South West Trains network. Your pass is valid on these trains as well, as long as you don't go outside the zone. In conclusion; despite the minor hiccups a very satisfying experience.
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Go as the Spirit Moves YouWayne A. Youngquist ,USAOctober 12, 2013
I was riding to the coast as we approached Wincester. The old song about the Winchester Cathedral started going though my head. With my pass, I could get off and finally hear the bell and see the church and then continue on my way.
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September, 26 2013Heidrun Winkler ,GermanySeptember 26, 2013
We enjoyed the trip from Gatwick to Falmouth, although it was very long. Has fascinated us, a small group of travelers who unpacked her guitar on the journey on the train, played music and sang. At such a great idea that people do not come in Germany! In addition, we had a great view of the vegetation, the rivers, canals, harbors and the sea. We are very excited to ride in one or two years back through Cornwall.
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A perfect vacationLars Gustafsson ,SwedenSeptember 24, 2013
The Southwest pass gave us a perfect opportunity to explore a part of England we never visited before. We had much fun planning the tour and even more fun doing it. Places like Brockenhurst and Totnes were just as nice as in our imaginations when we sat in our house in Sweden and planned our summer holiday. The trains where nice and comfortably and the service om the railstations where very very good. We met wonderful people that helped us to find the nices places and the freedom the pass gave us was really nice.
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Train travel when you wantJohn Chapman ,AustraliaSeptember 24, 2013
We flew into Heathrow on a Friday afternoon for a holiday in Devon and Cornwall. 5 minutes after leaving immigration and customs we were having our Brit Rail passes activated and then straight onto Heathrow Express.On arrival at Paddington station we had an easy walk on the level to the platform where the next South West train was waiting and within 10 minutes we were on our way to Exeter. If we had pre-booked tickets we might have missed the connection or have been waiting unnecessarily. With the Brit Rail pass you can jump on any train. A disadvantage is that you may need to look through the carriages for unreserved seats. However you can pick a peak time train without noticing the cost and have the choice of multiple trains daily on the main routes. On overseas holidays you have many worries about travel especially missing connections and anything that reduces worry will enhance your enjoyment. My family have bought Britrail passes 3 times now and we think them very good value.
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famous English styleWrede ,GermanySeptember 18, 2013
We used the 2-days travel within 30 days ticket first class to get from London to Penzance and back. Pleasant travel in coaches with a touch of good old English. Friendly staff in trains. Remarkable is the Pullman dining offered on this route. Not cheap but good value for a fresh cooked, at the table served meal. One should not miss this. Unfortunately this service is offered only on certain trains. The First-class waiting room of First Great Western at London Paddington is a very nice place to wait for your train. A little bit more cleanliness in the coach would be desirable.
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liked the flexibilityUlrich Mustar ,GermanySeptember 18, 2013
I very much liked the flexibility of this pass, as a tourist it is important to define and change plans and routes without needing to think about the kind of ticket that one bought.
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good valueMarilyn Brazel ,AustraliaSeptember 17, 2013
Great way to travel. Efficient, mostly on time, clean and the staff are friendly. Only one complaint, the 'quiet car' from Penzance to Paddington was anything but quiet. Plenty of announcements about the need to be quiet, but the offenders wouldn't have heard them because they were talking non-stop in loud voices.
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Easy and flexibleMichael Abildgren ,DenmarkSeptember 17, 2013
Fantastic!
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