BritRail Passes The BritRail Flexipass offers either 4, 8, or 15 days of travel within 2 months anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales . Experience Great Britain while budgeting your travel time and money. There are regular rates for everyone in either 1st or 2nd class or special rates for Youth under 26 and Seniors (60+). In addition, the 3rd and 4th person of a group traveling together save 50% on first class travel. This pass is ideal if you know the number of days that you would like to spend traveling between destinations, or if you plan on spending an extended period of time exploring each destination once you arrive. Seniors (60 years of age or older), can enjoy discounted 1st class travel with a Britrail Classic Pass, Britrail Flexi Pass or BritRail Drive Pass.

TIPS ON WHICH RAIL TICKET TO PURCHASE IF NOT USING A RAIL PASS Cheap tickets times and prices are normally posted through the UK RAIL TICKETS on-line website TWO MONTHS in advance. There is usually a wide variety of cheap train ticket prices to select from on the website.
The "turn-up-at-the-station-and-purchase-a-ticket" is usually the dearest ticket to purchase. A one way-ticket is shown as a 'Standard Open Single' and a return from the same station as the outward station is shown as a 'Standard Open Return'. If returning from a different rail station, you would need to purchase two different 'Single' tickets. Sometimes these are the only tickets available, because the discount tickets have all been allocated. There is generally a choice of First and Second or Coach Class tickets.
Discounted rail tickets: Each rail company has a different name and usually a wide choice of cheaper tickets depending on: how far in advance you purchase the train ticket, conditions of travel and refund options. Go for the cheapest ticket shown as available which you are happy with the ticket and travel requirements.
Reservations: Where possible always select for a reserved seat; there is no extra cost. If you can not purchase a reserved seat, you will still be able to travel on the selected train, but you will have to look for a seat which is not allocated to somebody. A seat may be allocated only for a section of the journey and you will have to give it up when the reserved seat ticket holder arrives. Occasionally if a train is very full you may have to stand or lean against something for part of your journey. Book early and reserve to try and avoid this.
Mailing of ticket: If you purchase a ticket on-line from outside England, Scotland or Wales then they do NOT mail the tickets oveseas. You can still purchase the ticket on-line but you will need to collect the ticket from a FastTicket machine (usually your departure station but can be any station which has a FastTicket machine). Your tour operator in Britain may also offer to receive the ticket on your behalf and mail it direct to you (Explore Britain is happy to do this, if you purchase via this page AND let us know you would like to do this).