Europe Travel> Types of BritRail Passes

Text by: Tanya Munshi
Before heading for a Europe trip, a little bit of homework on other popular rail passes can be of help. Available in England, Scotland and Wales, this is one of the easiest ways to see Great Britain with a pass option that fits into any travel plan.

BritRail Classic

1. Available in Youth, Adult and Senior passes
2. Travel days range from 4, 8, 15, 22 and 30 days
3. Also available in BriRail Flexipass – in Adult/ Child, Senior, Youth, Family, Family Senior and Party Pass
4. Age criteria for passes - BritRail Classic Youthpass – 26 years and below

BritRail Flexipass

1. Available in Youth, Adult and Senior passes
2. Travel days range from 4, 8, 15, 22 and 30 days
3. Also available in BriRail Flexipass – in Adult/ Child, Senior, Youth, Family, Family Senior and Party Pass
4. Age criteria for passes - BritRail Classic Youthpass – 26 years and below

BritRail England Pass

1. BritRail England Pass offers you the flexibility of unlimited train travel throughout England at a more affordable cost, than a regular BritRail Pass
2. Travel days range from 4, 8, 15, 22 and 30 days Age criteria for passes - Youth Pass - 16-25 years

BritRail England Flexipass

1. In a BritRail England Flexipass, you have the flexibility of non-consecutive train travel in a 2 month travel validity period throughout England however, this pass does not include Scotland and Wales
2. Travel days include 4, 8, 15, 22 or 30 days
3. Age criteria for passes - Youth Pass - 16-25 years

BritRail Regional
BritRail Ireland Pass:

1. Just like the BritRail Flexipass, this pass includes Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
2. This pass also entails the ferry crossing between England and Ireland
3. Includes 1st / 2nd class travel for any 5 or 10 days in a 1 month travel period

BritRail London Plus Pass:

1. This is a regional pass that covers most parts of southern England
2. This pass includes London, Oxford and Cambridge
3. Includes 1st/ 2nd class for any 2 or 4 days in an 8 day travel period
4. Or, 7 days in a 15 day travel period
5. This Pass is valid on both the Gatwick Express and the Stansted Express

BritRail Scottish Freedom Pass:

1. This pass allows you to travel all around Scotland
2. Includes 2nd class travel for any 4 days during a 8 day travel period
3. Or any 8 days during a 15 day travel period