Explore its rugged coastal & lush green landscapes Ireland draws visitors from around the world thanks to a number of reasons…all of which are uniquely Irish! Whether it’s to hike along Ireland’s rocky cliffs, converse in a cozy pub while enjoying a pint of Guinness, walk the Giant’s Causeway, dance a jig to traditional music,...Read More
Take advantage of our best discounts BritRail Passes and Eurail Passes have a variety of discounts for youth, seniors, groups and more. Here are our 2 most popular discounts offering great ways to save…up to 50% on BritRail and up to 15% on Eurail! BritRail Party Discount Save up to 50% off the...Read More
The best views of London Hop aboard the EDF Energy London Eye for a 30 minute flight aboard one of London’s great iconic attractions. Always in motion, the London Eye is like a giant Ferris wheel, with glass capsules, perfectly located across the bridge from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and on the...Read More
Yes, you can travel on Airport Express trains with a BritRail Pass. As a BritRail Pass provides access to all trains on Great Britain’s National Rail Network, this also includes access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Express trains – the quickest way from London’s airports to central London. Which BritRail Passes...Read More
Seating and amenities make for a comfortable journey If it’s your first time traveling on UK trains then you’ll be happy to hear that the seats are comfortable and many trains have extra amenities. On our recent trip around England, Scotland and Wales, we experienced firsthand the joys of traveling on board BritRail. Here’s what...Read More
The quest for England’s best cheese By Matthew Wexler I am a New Yorker, and by definition (as much as I hate to admit it), I am occasionally afflicted with the “Me First, Out of My Way” syndrome. This usually involves eye-rolling and raging heart palpitations. Train travel in the United States provokes this behavior...Read More
May 27, as I was commenting to a UK resident that there is just so much to do in London, he shared this great quote with me; ‘When you are tired of London then you are tired of life’ (Samuel Johnson). So no matter if you have a day or a week in London, you’ll...Read More
May 26, we boarded our last train ride of the trip from St. Ives to London, with a journey of approximately 5hr 30min. The views were once again spectacular as we made our way back up along the coast, Plymouth being another beautiful town to stop over if you wish to break up the journey....Read More
May 25, after a whirlwind of a trip touring around England, Scotland and Wales we were pretty excited to have a day at the beach, with no plans but to relax and enjoy. First order of business, wake up at 5:30am to see the sun rise over the ocean, because nothing is better! Second order...Read More
May 24, with an early start to the day we were ready to continue our journey south from Cardiff, Wales to St. Ives, England. We had originally planned to stop in Bath along the way but were informed there was a service interruption – not a problem, as the beauty of traveling with a BritRail...Read More
