British Rail

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akoos — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:15:09 +0000

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How do I validate/activate my pass?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:33:08 +0000

Just go to the ticket window at the rail station before boarding your first train. A railroad official will enter the first and last day of the validity on your pass and stamp your pass. You will have to show … » Read More

How far in advance can I buy my rail pass?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:32:36 +0000

A pass can be purchased up to 6 months before your first travel day (and must be validated within 6 months of the original date of issue). As long as you validate your pass within 6 months of the original … » Read More

What is a rail month and rail day?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:31:59 +0000

A rail pass month is counted as a calendar month. For example, a pass that begins on July 15th will expire at midnight on August 14th. A rail day lasts from midnight to midnight. You can take as many trains … » Read More

Can I buy a pass if I have a European passport and a green card from the United States?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:30:58 +0000

We are not able to sell rail passes or tickets to residents of Europe, the UK, Morocco, Turkey, or any of the countries of the former Soviet Union. If you are a resident of these countries, we will not be able to sell you one of our passes. If you are a citizen of any of these countries, but are a resident of the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America or Canada, we are able to sell the rail pass or tickets to you. Passes are based on residency not citizenship, and the country of your residence will be printed on the rail pass.

On what date is my rail pass considered validated/activated?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:30:12 +0000

With most passes, the pass starts the day you get it validated by a rail official.

How do I know which pass (and # of days) is right for me?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:29:33 +0000

Well, that all depends on how long you plan to travel for, not to mention the number of countries and cities you intend to visit. Our recommendation would be if you plan on traveling for more than 3 days, consider getting a pass. For less than 3 days, purchasing individual tickets is the better way to go.

You should also consider a pass if you are not sure about your itinerary. The pass will give you the flexibility to change your plans at will. There are two types of passes, Flexipass and Consecutive Pass.

Consecutive passes provide unlimited rail travel every day for the duration of the pass. This is ideal for anyone who expects to move around a lot and travel by train each day.

A Flexipass is valid for a specific number of travel days within a longer period (e.g. 3 days within one month), so it gives you more flexibility to choose the specific days when you want to travel by rail.

Do the names on the pass and on the passport have to match?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:27:40 +0000

Yes.

How do I use the bonuses that come with the passes?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:27:01 +0000

Any bonus that is free will use a travel day on your rail pass. Discounted bonuses will not require the use of a travel day, but does require a valid rail pass. All bonuses are handled locally and are subject … » Read More

What is the BritRail Family Pass?

akoos — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:16:11 +0000

The BritRail Family Pass allows one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to travel free with an adult or senior BritRail Pass holder.