BritRail Great Britain Pass review

The BritRail Great Britain Pass is the pass for visitors to Britain, because the Interrail Great Britain Pass is only sold to people who live in Europe. BritRail says the pass covers the entire National Rail network of England, Wales and Scotland, is valid all day including peak hours, and includes Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Stansted Express. It also works on the Caledonian Sleeper and Night Riviera Sleeper once you book a berth. You can buy flexible passes of 2, 3, 4 or 8 days in 1 month or 15 days in 2 months, or consecutive passes up to 1 month. Discounts cover children aged 5 to 15, youths aged 16 to 25, seniors 60 and over, and groups of 3 to 9 on the Saver Pass. It does not cover Eurostar, the London Underground or buses. BritRail did not show USD prices at our check, so the price is pending.

Who it is for

visitors to England, Wales and Scotland

Price

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Key features

• Unlimited travel on all National Rail services in England, Wales and Scotland
• Flexible passes of 2, 3, 4 or 8 days in 1 month or 15 days in 2 months
• Consecutive passes from 2 days to 1 month
• Valid on Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Stansted Express
• Valid on Caledonian Sleeper and Night Riviera Sleeper with a booked berth

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Valid all day, including peak hours
• Strength: Saver Pass discount for 3 to 9 people traveling together
• Strength: Airport express trains included as part of a travel day
• Weakness: Not valid on Eurostar, the London Underground or London buses
• Weakness: Cannot be bought by anyone who has lived in the UK for 6 months or more
• Weakness: No verified USD price at our check

Key facts

• Coverage: National Rail in England, Wales and Scotland
• Flexible passes: 2, 3, 4 or 8 days in 1 month; 15 days in 2 months
• Consecutive passes: 2 days to 1 month
• Discounts: Child, Youth (16 to 25), Senior (60+), Saver (3 to 9 people)
• Who can buy: Non-UK residents

Where it ranks

BritRail Great Britain Pass is No. 4 in our Best European Rail Passes verdict.