Britain by Train and BritRail Passes for the Clueless
Jan 21st, 2014, 07:37 AM
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I've never used a britrail pass before but it sounds so convenient and easy. Do you ever need to make a reservation or do you just hope that seats are available.>
Never need to do anything but hop on the train and in first class there are always lots and lots of empty seats IME - check restrictions with the Senior Railpass - I do not know - maybe it can be used on any train anytime or maybe there are black out periods? Again I do not know but if you want unfettered hop on any train anytime - no need to go to ticket window the pass is that but you have to be taking several train trips to make it pay off.
and time of year matters - Nov-Feb all passes are 20% off - and if you have more than two folks the third and on pays only 50% of what the first two pay - and kids under 16 get a free pass - those are variables that affect the efficacy of a pass.
I think since you are doing only a few trips you are best off without one.
Never need to do anything but hop on the train and in first class there are always lots and lots of empty seats IME - check restrictions with the Senior Railpass - I do not know - maybe it can be used on any train anytime or maybe there are black out periods? Again I do not know but if you want unfettered hop on any train anytime - no need to go to ticket window the pass is that but you have to be taking several train trips to make it pay off.
and time of year matters - Nov-Feb all passes are 20% off - and if you have more than two folks the third and on pays only 50% of what the first two pay - and kids under 16 get a free pass - those are variables that affect the efficacy of a pass.
I think since you are doing only a few trips you are best off without one.
