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Save up to 20% off BritRail Passes

Published on September 1st, 2011.

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 focus falls on England, the BritRail England Pass is a great fit.  Also offered with the low season discount, get a 3 day BritRail England Consecutive Pass for $115 US in standard class, which is less than $40 a day for unlimited rail travel throughout England.

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A BritRail Experience – Special Edition

Published on July 19th, 2011.

 

Yours truly was given two weeks, two BritRail Passes and free reign to explore England, Scotland & Wales. 14 days, 12 destinations and approximately 3,000 km later, here is our story. We hope it will provide inspiration for your next trip to the UK! Happy travels! (more…)

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A Royal Gift From BritRail

Published on April 1st, 2011.

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. (more…)

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20% off Popular BritRail Passes

Published on November 2nd, 2010.

Budget savvy travelers enjoy low season discounts

BritRail’s Low Season Passes offer 20% off retail prices and unlimited travel on the national rail network throughout Great Britain – or just England, if you choose. Low Season fares are valid for travel between November 1st 2010 and February 28th 2011. Take advantage of this great discount by purchasing a BritRail Flexi or Consecutive Pass or BritRail England Flexi or Consecutive Pass anytime before February 15, 2011. (more…)

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Free Day on BritRail’s Freedom of Scotland TravelPass

Published on August 17th, 2010.

From Edinburgh to Glasgow & the Highlands

Buy an economical BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass and get one extra day of travel – absolutely free!  Simply book a BritRail Freedom of Scotland TravelPass between August 17 and September 30, 2010 and BritRail will offer an additional day of rail travel to extend the traveler’s pass.  An extra day is offered on the following pass validities: 4 days within 8 days or 8 days within 15 days.  Fares are available for adults and children in Standard Class. (more…)

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A Long Weekend in Scotland

Published on May 7th, 2010.

A Long Weekend in Scotland

Ian’s Travel Experience

A London-based ACP Rail travel expert, Ian C. enjoys a long weekend in Scotland and shares his journey with us.  Get a first-hand feel for the joys of train travel with a BritRail Pass. (more…)

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Get a Free Travel Day on Popular BritRail Passes

Published on March 15th, 2010.

March 15 – April 30, 2010

England, Scotland and Wales continue to entice international travelers with their vibrant cities and scenic country sides, plus ACP Rail International is now topping off the perfect BritRail vacation with a free travel day. This offer represents great value, extending your reach to that extra destination or two now made possible for free!


Receive an extra travel day on BritRail’s most popular passes:

Just purchase between March 15th and April 30th, 2010 to take advantage of this promotion and note passes can be purchased up to six months in advance so travel dates can extend to the end of October.

To further sweeten the deal, this promotion can be combined with BritRail’s range of discount Passes, including the BritRail Party Pass (up to 50% off on the third through ninth passengers), BritRail Family Pass (one child per adult travels free), BritRail Senior Pass (up to 15% off in first class), BritRail Youth Pass (up to 20% off in first or standard class), Eurail Pass Holder Rate (up to 50% off for youth with a valid Eurail Pass) and the BritRail Guest Pass (up to 25% off for you and a British resident).

Select the pass duration that best suits your itinerary at http://www.acprail.com/rail-passes/united-kingdom, plus one free travel day of course!

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THE Attraction Pass for Britain

Published on February 10th, 2010.

Great British Heritage Pass

The Great British Heritage Pass offers free entry to more than 580 of Great Britain’s most popular heritage sights, including properties under the care of National Trust, English Heritage, National Trust for Scotland, Historic Scotland, and Cadw.  With so many properties to visit with this one pass, lets just highlight a few: Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Dover Casle and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Select a validity that best suits your itinerary from 4,7,15 days or 1 month. Visit just a handful of attractions included on the pass and you’re already saving money!

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Wales: A Golfer’s Paradise

Published on February 10th, 2010.

The 2010 Ryder Cup

Wales is a popular golf destination and with 687 miles of coastline one can imagine the vistas!  With many courses to choose from – nearly 200 in fact; favorites include Royal St David’s featured in the Golf Digest Top 100, Cardigan with dramatic clifftop views and Cradoc, where you can enjoy a panorama of the Brecon Beacons.  To browse all golf courses in Wales visit www.golfasitshouldbe.com. (more…)

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What’s on in Ireland

Published on February 10th, 2010.

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities!

St. Patrick’s Spring Fest
Limerick plays host to the St. Patrick’s Spring Fest and Limerick International Band Festival with something for the whole family. Highlights include the Limerick International Marching Band Competition and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held from March 14-17.

Art Exhibition
The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin is celebrating 100 years since Francis Bacon’s birth.  View inspirational items from the artist’s studio until March 7 with the exhibition “Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty”, comprised of paintings, drawings, photographs, unfinished works and slashed canvases.  Admission is free.

Film Festival
Ireland’s premier feature film festival, Jameson Dublin International, celebrates the best in Irish and International cinema February 18-28, with over 100 films and a range of special events, including post screening Q&A sessions with directors and cast members.

Getting Around Ireland
To enjoy all the Irish festivities, a BritRail Pass + Ireland will give you access to rail travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, plus England, Wales and Scotland.  Choose a validity to suit your itinerary; 5 or 10 days of unlimited rail travel within one month.

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