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Explore Natural Scotland with BritRail’s Extra Day Offer

Scenic Views Included

What better way to celebrate Visit Scotland’s Year of Natural Scotland, than by enjoying Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty as you journey along some of the world’s most scenic train journeys?! You’re invited to discover Scotland by train, where rolling hills, rugged mountains and sparkling lakes form the backdrop to historic castles and vibrant cities. The BritRail Freedom of Scotland Travelpass is the perfect companion for taking in all these scenic views, especially as now you get an extra travel day when you purchase your pass between April 1st and April 30th, 2013. (more…)

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BritRail’s Extra Day Promotion

Enjoy even greater value on passes purchased between March 15th and April 15th

Following an exciting year of events that put Britain in the spotlight, namely the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, travelers from around the world have been inspired to visit Britain and experience this vibrant destination first hand. And with so many beautiful locations and attractions featured in the global coverage of these events, what better way to explore England, Scotland and Wales far and wide, than with a BritRail Pass?!  Especially as BritRail Passes purchased between March 15th and April 15th, 2013 are offering up even greater value, thanks to an extra travel day added to your pass for free! (more…)

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Save up to 20% off BritRail Passes

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.

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UK Inspired! Get Free BritRail Upgrade to 1st Class for 2013 Travel

From July 20th to August 31st, 2012

With Britain in the spotlight this summer, it’s sure to inspire viewers to add this beautiful destination to their 2013 travel plans. And now you get a free upgrade to 1st class for 2013 travel when you buy a 4 or 8 day BritRail Flexi Pass between July 20 and August 31, 2012.

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BritRail Celebrates The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a Royal Promotion

Get an extra travel day on the BritRail London Plus Pass
From June 1st to June 30th, 2012

In honor of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, BritRail is offering up a promotion that transports visitors beyond the City of London and allows them to experience more of England’s coastal beauty and historic charm: from June 1st to June 30th, 2012 get an extra travel day when you purchase a BritRail London Plus Pass and, for those looking to get a glimpse into the royal life, get a Historic Royal 4 Palaces Pass for the price of a Historic Royal 3 Palaces Pass. What better way to enjoy London and beyond this summer for events such as The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics?!

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Taking the Sleeper Train from London to Penzance

By Sharon Whitley Larsen

“You must go to St. Ives!” our British friend in Yorkshire told us. My husband Carl and I, longtime Anglophiles, have toured most of the United Kingdom — mostly by train, which we love. Recently, after revisiting North Wales and Liverpool and with our eight-day BritRail Flexi-Passes in hand, we were trying to figure out where to go after our London stop.

We had never been to Cornwall and had heard wonderful things about its gorgeous green scenery and beaches.

“We could take the overnight train there,” Carl pointed out.

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BritRail Invites You to Explore Scenic Scotland

With an extra travel day on purchases between April 9 and May 10, 2012

In honor of Scotland Week, BritRail is joining in the celebrations with an exciting promotion!  Get an extra travel day for free when you purchase a BritRail Freedom of Scotland Travelpass between April 9th and May 10 th, 2012. This pass is the perfect companion to explore Scotland far and wide, from Edinburgh, to Glasgow, to Stirling, to Aberdeen, to Inverness and beyond.

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BritRail’s Exciting Extra Day Promotion

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 travel throughout England, Scotland and Wales – scenic views and all. And now for a limited time only BritRail is giving away a FREE travel day on select BritRail passes. (more…)

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Save up to 20% off BritRail Passes

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

 

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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