BRITRAIL
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Can I purchase BritRail Passes in the UK? BritRail Passes are only available to non-UK/European residents. You must purchase your BritRail Pass prior to arriving in the UK.
Explore the UK and Ireland by train with the convenience of the BritRail pass range. From the Cliffs of Dover to the Scottish Highlands, enjoy the dramatic scenery as you travel north, south and everywhere in between.
Is my BritRail Pass valid on all trains operating in the UK? The BritRail train network is made up of many private rail companies - many major train companies are covered by your rail pass. Selected passes will also allow travel on the airport links to/from Heathrow or Gatwick. Travel on the London Underground or Tube services is not covered.
Is there a pass that does include travel on the London Underground? Yes, an Oyster Card or a London Travel Card is valid for travel on the Underground, Dockland rail services and buses. Refer to page 15.
Do I have to reserve a seat? BritRail passes offer value for money, with flexible travel day options and choice of destinations - there is bound to be one to suit every travel need. BritRail is simply your passport to Britain!
Trains in Britain run frequently and therefore you can simply turn up and board the train. However it is advisable to book during peak times or on/around public holidays. Should you wish to reserve seats prior to your departure from Australia, reservation charges will apply. You will be able to make reservations while in the UK and a supplement will be payable upon presentation of your pass.
What ticket should I buy? If you plan to explore all that Britain has to offer, taking in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland or a combination of these countries, then we have a pass for you. Or if you are planning to visit only one or two cities, then sector tickets may be your best option. Once you know the destinations you wish to visit, then you need to decide how often you will be travelling, in order to determine the pass duration that best suits you. The travel day options of rail passes may be consecutive or flexible. A consecutive pass is valid for the specific number of consecutive days purchased. The Flexi Pass gives you the flexibility of purchasing a certain number of travel days, which must be used within a specified period. If you’re only planning one or two train trips, then there is a wide range of sector fares in Britain. Fares are available in either First or Standard Class. Sector tickets are open tickets and do not restrict you to any particular day, train or time - simply hop on any train covered by your ticket and enjoy the ride! Sector tickets can be issued up to six months prior to your intended date of travel. There is a range of advance booking fares which provide savings of 15-60% on the regular fares. It is important to note these fares are instant purchase and subject to availability at time of booking.
Bonuses BritRail passes offer a number of fabulous bonuses, as detailed below. All of the bonuses are applicable to BritRail Consecutive and Flexi passes only. Children travel FREE: Children aged 5-15 years travel free when accompanied by an adult/senior - 1 free child per paying adult. It is important to advise child details at the time of booking. Party Pass: When a group of three to nine passengers are travelling together on all sectors, a 50% discount applies to the third to ninth passengers. Airport Links: Travel on the Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted Express with your pass. It is important to note that travel on the airport links will constitute a day on the rail pass, so depending on your travel plans you will need to factor this in. Our reservations team will be only too pleased to assist you with any queries. Eurostar reduced fares: BritRail passholders receive reduced fares when booking Eurostar between London and Paris or Brussels v/v in conjunction with any BritRail Pass. Off Peak Fares: Save approximately 20% when travelling during off peak months of January, February, November and December. Guest Pass: Guest Passes give a friend or relative, residing in Britain, a 25% discount off the normal pass price. Guest passholders must travel with the Australian passholder at all times. Eurail Discount: Holders of a valid Eurail Youth Pass receive up to 50% discount on the standard adult fare of selected passes. Featured prices are a guide only. Your travel agent will provide the most current prices at time of quoting. Prices are inclusive of a $10 per person online booking fee. A flat fee of $55 applies to bookings made via email and/or telephone. Other options are available on many of the products featured.
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Sector/Point to Point tickets