Whilst the great joy of traveling with a Britain Pass is to turn up and go, and seat reservations are optional, they are recommended in certain instances if you want to be guaranteed a seat on a specific train and time, for example:
In these cases a Britain Seat Reservation is a good option. Rail Pass holders can make a seat reservation for the route of their choice on nearly all inter-city train routes throughout Britain, per person, per train for a nominal fee.
London – Edinburgh: 4h20m
Edinburgh – Inverness: 3h20m
London – Manchester: 2h07m
London – Canterbury West: 1h
London – Leeds: 2h11m
London – Liverpool: 2h14m
London – Portsmouth Harbour: 1h33m
*Note: Seat Reservations are for passholders
A seat reservation is only valid for use on a specific train, traveling on a specific date and time indicated on the seat reservation. Available in Adult: First or Standard class but must be the same class type as the Rail Pass. If traveling with a Rail Pass in Standard class, please note that you are not eligible to travel with a seat reservation in First class.
1 year
Simply print out the itinerary and bring it on board to show train staff the NRS Booking Reference # along with your Rail Pass.
Britain Seat Reservations are non-refundable.