Rail Travel

As official Britrail Agents myguideBritain are happy to offer rail travel throughout the UK. Whether it be point-to-point tickets for a one-off journey or one of a range of multi-day passes for extended rail travel, we can offer excellent value and highly flexible rail travel for your vacation in Britain.

The rail network in Britain is extensive and far-reaching making train travel both an excellent alternative to car rental for touring and the perfect service to complement your fly-drive vacation. The frequency of services between most destinations on the network means there is no need to pre-book seats, with your Britrail tickets in hand you can simply turn-up and hop on a train. When planning your rail travel with myguideBritain you will have your knowledgeable Vacation Specialist to advise you every step of the way; we will always select the rail tickets/passes that offer best value and which best suit your individual travel needs. We will also book accommodations convenient for railway links and will be happy to advise you on departure stations, frequency of services and journey durations to make planning your rail travel, and your vacation, as simple as possible. For that little extra comfort and luxury, we can also offer you the choice to upgrade your tickets or passes to first class travel

Why not choose from our suggested rail tours of Britain or allow us to customize your self-guided rail or combination tour. Enquire here

Point to Point Tickets

Perfect for one-off trips and city breaks myguideBritain can offer single or return rail tickets between any two destinations linked by our national rail network. Unless otherwise stated, all point-to-point tickets that we offer are completely flexible, valid on any service at any departure time between the specified destinations, travel couldn't be any easier! Simply ask your Britain Vacation Specialist to add your required route to your vacation proposal.

Britrail Passes

These passes offer unbeatable value and the ultimate in flexible rail travel. Designed specifically for the international visitor to Britain, the Britrail Pass must be purchased prior to arrival in the UK and are only available to those who to not reside in Britain. BritRail Passes allow unlimited travel in England, Scotland and Wales on any scheduled train over the whole of Great Britain’s National Rail network during the validity of the Pass; you are free to simply hop on and off trains as you wish with no usage restrictions. Airport Rail Transfers including the Heathrow and Gatwick Express and Birmingham and Manchester airport rail links are also included.

Britrail passes come in two easy to use formats:

BritRail Consecutive Pass is valid for travel on a set number of consecutive days from the first day of validation. Passes are available for 4, 8, 15, 22 days or 1 month.
BritRail FlexiPass permits the holder to choose the travel days within the period of validity. Passes are available for 4, 8 or 15 days travel within a 2 month period starting from the first day of validation of the pass.

Whilst myguideBritain are happy to customize any Britain rail tour, there may be certain destinations and/or attractions that cannot be reached using rail services. Your Britain guide will be happy to advise which destinations are possible or you might like to combine your rail tour with guided day tours to ensure that you don't miss a thing.

Please note: Britrail Passes are not valid on underground rail networks such as the London Underground and the Glasgow Subway.  

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