Rails & Tires: A combination trip to rural England

An American couple blends train and auto travel for a holiday in rural south-central England 

by Laurel Kallenbach

As a North American accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, I break into a cold sweat at the prospect of navigating Britain’s left-sided motorways. The convenient,… more>

I met my love on a train

By Reb Stevenson

I met my love on a train.

Bear with me – I’m not about to rehash the plot of Before Sunrise, the film that inspired many a mid-nineties traveller to ride the rails in search of their own euro-fling.

You… more>

Family holidays in Devon

With summer quickly approaching, this is be the perfect time to grab a BritRail South West Pass and head for the region of Devon where you will find a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Here are our… more>

Explore Scotland with BritRail’s Extra Day Offer

With Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner, it’s now an exciting time to be traveling to Scotland. BritRail invites you to discover some of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you pass through the rolling hills,… more>

Three reasons to visit: Fort William

The Outdoor Capital of the UK

Fort William and its surroundings are collectively referred to as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Which is hardly surprising given the impressive number of outdoor activities and events being enjoyed by adventurers over the… more>

BritRail’s Extra Day Promotion

Enjoy even greater value on passes purchased between March 15th and April 15th

Traveling with a BritRail Pass is a truly flexible way to get around the UK on its national rail network, allowing you to hop on and off and… more>

Where to go with the BritRail South West Pass

A focus on Britain’s Southwest

The BritRail South West Pass is a great way to get around the UK’s southwest region by train. As BritRail is launching its new rail pass, we want to highlight some of… more>

Pullman Dining

A unique dining experience on the train

One of the joys of traveling by rail is being able to order delightful meals while admiring the changing landscapes and passing scenery. The train operator First Great Western found a way to make… more>

The Real-Life Locations of Downton Abbey

By Kat Tancock

As any Downton Abbey fan knows, train travel is an integral part of the storylines, from the first journey we take to Downton with Mr. Bates to the family journey up to Scotland in season 3… more>

Three reasons to visit: Cardiff

Cardiff serves as both the capital and the largest city in Wales, placing it at the center of the most important region in the country. The storied Cardiff castle, the eccentric Dr. Who Experience and the Wales Millennium Centre are part… more>