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Endlessly and Effortlessly Enjoying Britain by Rail
Mar 15th
By: Ruth J. Katz (Style and Travel Editor / Promenade Magazine / New York City)
Just in time for an upcoming trip to London, BritRail has sent me, in my inbox, a missive touting a promotion on rail travel. How lucky am I? It’s not enough that I adore traveling on comfy and cozy BritRail, but now I can do more of it for less, getting one day’s travel free!
My last ten days of excursions on BritRail included, among other journeys, a lovely, restful sojourn from Manchester to Leeds. Resting my head against the window, with a simmering cuppa’ and biscuits—provided More >
BritRail’s Exciting Extra Day Promotion
Mar 15th
Get even greater value on rail passes purchased between March 15 and April 15, 2012
Britain is a top travel destination this year hosting some big events, namely the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, as well as its usual array of inviting cities and numerous attractions appealing to visitors worldwide. With so much to see, Britain is truly best explored with a BritRail Pass, which includes access to all trains on this extremely well connected National Rail Network. Especially as BritRail Pass holders can take unlimited train trips on each travel day making it a pleasure for visitors to More >
In Wales: A Steam Railway for the 21st Century
Mar 12th
By Carl H. Larsen
Progress has taken a few steps back to yesteryear in Porthmadog, the Welsh town that has become one of the world’s top steam-railway centers. Each year about 300,000 steam-locomotive enthusiasts and day-trippers from around the globe make their way to this town of 4,000 on the Welsh coast. They come to travel on the oldest operating railway in the world — the Ffestiniog Railway — or its newly opened companion, the 25-mile-long Welsh Highland Railway.
Visitors can ride behind the most powerful narrow-gauge steam locomotives in the world, visit an iconic castle dating to the 13th century, enjoy More >
20% discount on 6 day German Rail Passes
Oct 4th
For the month of October only!
[PLEASE NOTE: This promotion is available to North and South American markets only.]
Germany offers up an endless list of visitor attractions, from vibrant cities including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, to spectacular natural settings including the Rhine Valley and Black Forest. Tour all this and much more with a German Rail Pass, while taking advantage of one of the most comfortable and comprehensive rail networks in the world!
Details of the German Rail Pass Promotion:
Save 20% on 6-day German Rail Passes between October 1-31, 2011. Passes must be validated by April 1, 2012. No More >
Heritage Railways Throughout the UK
Oct 4th
By Carl H. Larsen
I didn’t know my BritRail Pass allowed me to walk back in time, so it was a surprise to learn that pass holders can receive substantial discounts on a wide number of “heritage railways” throughout the UK, many of which run trains operated by steam locomotives.Heritage railways are abandoned rail lines that have been brought back to life by dedicated cadres of volunteers and professional staff as tourist railroads. An agreement with Britain’s Heritage Railway Association gives pass holders as much as 25 percent off outings on these vintage railways. The lines offer an opportunity for a More >
Save up to 20% off BritRail Passes
Sep 1st
Great value on autumn and winter travel
Now’s the time to appreciate low season travel to Britain, where you can avoid the summer crowds and enjoy great savings! Explore England, Scotland and Wales this November, December, January or February and save up to 20% off BritRail’s most popular passes.
Take the classic BritRail Pass: for just $145 US* get 3 consecutive days of train travel in standard class. That’s less than $50 a day to have the freedom to travel on as many trains as you wish to your choice of destinations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. And for those travelers whose More >
Planning a last minute summer vacation?
Jul 7th
Take advantage of our best discounts
BritRail Passes and Eurail Passes have a variety of discounts for youth, seniors, groups and more. Here are our 2 most popular discounts offering great ways to save…up to 50% on BritRail and up to 15% on Eurail!
BritRail Party Discount
Save up to 50% off the 3rd through 9th passengers traveling together. So, get your group together and share a great trip, along with great savings!
- Available in both First and Standard Class
- Can be applied to the BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail England FlexiPass and the BritRail England Consecutive Pass.
- Please note that the group must travel together at More >
Day 9 – Conwy Castle & Cardiff Bound
May 25th
May 22, we started the day with sunny skies in Llandudno and hopped on a short bus ride to the town of Conwy, which is beautifully set on the harbour, with castle views overlooking the water and a back drop of the hills of Snowdonia National Park. Conwy Castle is great to explore, featuring a total of 8 towers which you can climb and get great views overlooking the water, mountains and small town of Conwy. After, we walked through the town and saw some great gift shops, cafes and ‘award winning’ fish n chips; there is no shortage of More >
BritRail Teams up with Heritage Railways
Apr 20th
Present any BritRail Pass and receive a discount off admission to these Heritage Railways
BritRail in conjunction with the Heritage Railways Association (HRA) is offering up to 25% off the admission of many HRA’s railways all over the U.K. Take a ride on many turn of the century steam locomotives or learn about the history of these storied railways. Don’t miss out on this special offer!
For a list of participating railways or more information visit www.heritagerailways.com
Railway Discount Nearest National Network Station ENGLAND Avon Valley Railway 20% Keynsham Bodmin & Wenford Railway 20% BodminParkway Bure Valley Railway 20% Wroxham Dartmoor Railway 20% Crediton (A) Dean Forest More >
A Royal Gift From BritRail
Mar 31st
Explore Even More of Britain with an Extra Travel Day
On Sale April 1st – April 29th, 2011
As Britain is a-buzz with excitement leading up to William and Kate’s Royal Wedding to be held on April 29th, BritRail is pleased to join in the celebrations by giving away a “Royal Gift“, in the form of a FREE travel day on select BritRail Passes.
BritRail marries very nicely with any UK trip, as once you`ve had your fill of downtown London, you can hop aboard any train to your destination of choice throughout England, Scotland and Wales. For example, other hot cities to More >
