Train Travel

Rail Passes for Train Travel

BritRail passes (unlimited train travel for overseas visitors)

A BritRail pass is ideal if you live overseas and are planning to visit or explore the UK by train. Unlimited train travel is available with a BritRail pass but if you are not doing a lot of train travel check that normal tickets wouldn't be cheaper. For budget accommodation visit discount hotel websites. Hostels are also available from www.hostelbookers.com. BritRail passes are not available to UK residents.

Rail Rovers (unlimited train travel for UK citizens)

Rail Rovers give a UK resident, unlimited travel over all or selected parts of the UK network - visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/promotions/ for the best deals. An All-Line Rail Rover gives unlimited travel with no time restrictions over the whole British national rail network:

7-day standard class All-Line Rail Rover £375 (child or railcard holder £245)

14-day standard class All-Line Rail Rover £565 (child or railcard holder £375)

7-day 1st class All-Line Rail Rover £565 (child or railcard holder £375)

14-day 1st class All-Line Rail Rover £860 (child or railcard holder £560)

Rail Rover passes are available from any train operator telesales line or railway station. They can only be purchased within 3 days of the date you want to start travelling or 5 days if bought from telesales. As a guide, full fare returns during peak travel can cost #202 for a London to Manchester trip. You only have to make this trip twice and an All Line Rail Rover is more cost effective. Call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7 48 49 50 for more details.

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