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Rail Transportation & Passes

 

British Sightseeing Passes

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London Visitor Travel Card

The best way to get around London is by traveling on the Underground (the "Tube" or subway) and the buses. London's Underground is the oldest and biggest in the world. It is also very modern and convenient, with trains arriving every few minutes in central London. The London Visitor Travelcard gives you access to the complete system, at a set price at any time of day. You will not waste time standing in line for tickets.

Remember, London Visitor Travelcards cannot be purchased in Britain, so we will gladly issue it for you before you leave. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

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London Visitor Travelcard All Zone Pass

This pass allows unlimited travel on all six zones of London's buses and subways for a period of consecutive days. Also included in a transfer from Heathrow Airport to any part of London, ridership on the Docklands Light Railway, and a discount booklet to popular attractions.

Number Of Consecutive Days Adult Child
(5-15)
3 $32 $14
4 $41 $16
7 $63 $24

 

London Visitor Travelcard Central Zone Pass

This pass allows unlimited travel on the two innermost zones of London's buses and subways for a period of consecutive days. It is not valid for travel from/to Heathrow Airport.

Number Of Consecutive Days Adult Child
(5-15)
3 $22 $9
4 $27 $11
7 $32 $13

 


BRITRAIL PASSES

Certainly the most relaxing way to see Britain is by train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery of the glorious British landscape as you make your way to magnificent cities and towns. Remember, BritRail Passes cannot be purchased in Britain, so choose the pass that fits your needs and we will be happy to issue it for you before you leave. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.


BRITRAIL CLASSIC PASS:
This pass allows unlimited travel throughout England, Scotland, and Wales on the entire rail network for a period of consecutive days. One child can travel free with each adult or senior pass by requesting the BritRail Family Pass. Additional children age 5-15 pay half of the adult fare and children under 5 are free.

DAYS ADULT
1st CLASS
ADULT
STANDARD
SENIOR
(60 and over)
1st CLASS
YOUTH
(16- 25)

STANDARD
8 $400 $265 $340 $215
15 $600 $400 $510 $280
22 $760 $505 $645 $355
1 Month $900 $600 $765 $420

 


BRITRAIL FLEXIPASS:
This pass allows unlimited travel throughout England, Scotland, and Wales on the entire rail network for a specific number of days within a 2-month period. One child can travel free with each adult or senior pass by requesting the BritRail Family Pass. Additional children age 5-15 pay half of the adult fare and children under 5 are free.

NUMBER OF DAYS

ADULT
1ST CLASS

ADULT
STANDARD

SENIOR
(age 60 & over)
1ST CLASS

YOUTH
(age 16-25)
STANDARD

Any 4 days in 2 months

$350

$235

$300

$185

Any 8 days in 2 months

$510

$340

$435

$240

Any 15 days in 2 months

$770

$515

$655

$360

 


BRITRAIL PARTY PASS:
Travel in a party of 3 or 4 and save 50% off the third and fourth passenger. This great deal is valid with either the 1st Class Adult or Senior BritRail Classic Pass or FlexiPass. Companions must travel together at all times and purchase the same type of pass, as you cannot mix pass types with this special offer.


BRITRAIL FAMILY PASS
Buy one full price adult or senior pass and you will get one accompanying child (age 5-15) pass of the same type and duration absolutely free! Additional children are just half the price of an adult and those under 5 years of age are free. The BritRail Family Pass is applicable when you purchase any of the following: BritRail Classic Pass, BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail Senior Pass, BritRail Party Pass, or BritRail + Ireland Pass.


BRITRAIL SOUTHEAST PASS:
This pass gives you access to an extensive rail network throughout the southeast of England to such places as Oxford, Salisbury, Cambridge, Brighton, and many other destinations surrounding London for a specific number of days within an 8- or 15-day period. Children under 5 are free.

NUMBER OF DAYS

ADULT 1ST CLASS

ADULT
STANDARD

CHILD
1ST CLASS

CHILD (5-15)
STANDARD

Any 3 days in 8

$100

$70

$30

$20

Any 4 days in 8

$135

$100

$30

$20

Any 7 days in 15

$180

$135

$30

$20

 


BRITRAIL PASS PLUS IRELAND:
Explore Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales with unlimited train travel for a specific number of days within a 1-month period. Included is a round-trip sea crossing between Britain and Ireland. One child can travel free with each adult or senior pass by requesting the BritRail Family Pass. Additional children age 5-15 pay half of the adult fare and children under 5 are free.

NUMBER OF DAYS

1ST CLASS

STANDARD

Any 5 days in 1 month

$530

$408

Any 10 days in 1 month

$770

$570

 


FREEDOM OF SCOTLAND TRAVELPASS:
This pass allows unlimited travel throughout Scotland on the national rail network, plus special ferries to the islands and travel on the Glasgow Underground, for a specific number of days within an 8- or 15-day period. Children age 5-15 pay half of the adult fare and children under 5 are free.

NUMBER OF DAYS

STANDARD

Any 4 days in 8

$125

Any 8 days in 15

$180

Any 12 days in 15

$215

 


EUROSTAR SERVICES
Eurostar (also called The Channel Tunnel Train) features frequent hourly service between London and Paris or Brussels in about 3 hours (of which 20 minutes are spent in the tunnel) at speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. That means, in the morning you can visit the Houses of Parliament on the River Thames in London and by the afternoon, sip coffee in a café on the banks of the Seine in Paris. Or, if you choose, stroll around the Grand-Palace in fascinating Brussels. It is the easiest way to get from one city centre to the next. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

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Eurostar offers three classes of seating:

First Premium - Available exclusively London-Paris, includes superior seating, fast lane check-in, use of Executive Lounges, a 3-course meal with choice of entrée and wine, complimentary drink and newspapers, and complimentary taxi transfer (must be reserved from the Eurostar Lounge before departure).

First Class - Offers reclining seats, complimentary food and beverage service, and complimentary newspapers upon request.

Standard Class - Includes comfortable seating and an assortment of snacks and refreshments available for purchase.

ONE WAY FARES FOR LONDON, PARIS, AND BRUSSELS

1ST CLASS

STANDARD CLASS

First Premium Adult (London-Paris only)

$299

N/A

First Premium Child (age 4-11, Lon-Paris only)

$149

N/A

Full Fare

$219

$149

Leisure Fare

$179

$109

Senior Fare (age 60 & over)

$159

N/A

Passholder Fare

$155

$95

Youth Fare (age 12-25)

N/A

$79

Child Fare (age 4-11)

$105

$65

*Eurostar also serves Ashford, Calais-Frethun, Lille, Marne-la-Vallée (Disneyland Paris), and offers seasonal service to the Alpine towns of Moutiers and Bourg St. Maurice. Fares to these additional destinations are available upon request.

 

Eurostar Day Tours to Paris and Brussels

These hugely popular, fully escorted day tours offer great value. Take the Channel Tunnel train from London to Paris or Brussels, where you will enjoy fabulous sightseeing. Eurostar Day Tours include: check-in staff at London Waterloo Station to assist, round-trip rail ticket and seat reservations, guide services throughout, personalized ticket wallet, motorcoach for sightseeing at destination, and map of Paris or Brussels. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

Day Trip to Paris
Leave Waterloo International with your guide aboard a state-of-the-art Eurostar Trans Manche Supertrain for the three-hour rail journey to Paris. Enjoy a fully guided panoramic tour of Paris, which includes the Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and much more. In the afternoon, depending on the tour you choose, you will visit the famous Louvre or cruise the Seine (May-October only). Or perhaps you will enjoy the bustling shops, cafés, and restaurants in central Paris. The escorted return to London will be via an early evening Eurostar. A passport is required for this tour.

ESCORTED EUROSTAR 1-DAY TOURS TO PARIS

(May-October: daily except Sunday. November-December: Mon, Wed, Fri)

ADULT

CHILD

(age 4-11)

TOUR P: Standard class on Eurostar (no meals included)

$239.00

$206.00

TOUR PF: First class on Eurostar (meals included on train)

$399.00

$367.00

TOUR PB: As per Tour P, but includes guided Seine cruise (May-October only)

$279.00

$236.00

TOUR PFB: As per Tour PF, but includes guided Seine cruise (May-October only)

$439.00

$397.00

TOUR PL: As per tour P, but includes guided visit to Louvre (except Tuesday)

$279.00

$236.00

TOUR PFL: As per tour PF, but includes guided visit to Louvre (except Tuesday)

$439.00

$397.00

 

Day Trip to Brussels
You will arrive in Brussels just 2 hours and 45 minutes after departing London. Brussels is a small and beautiful medieval city, ideally situated for a one-day visit. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, seeing the Common Market Buildings, Art Nouveau Houses, Parliament, and much more. You will then be dropped with your guide at the famous Grand-Place, with its incomparable City Hall and precious Guild Houses. There will be free time for lunch, to shop for chocolate and lace, or to explore independently (English is widely spoken), before transferring to the station for the return Eurostar journey to London. A passport is required for this tour.

ESCORTED EUROSTAR 1-DAY TOURS TO BRUSSELS

(May-October: Thursday)

ADULT

CHILD

(age 4-11)

TOUR R: Standard class on Eurostar (no meals included)

$239.00

$206.00

TOUR RF: First class on Eurostar (meals included on train)

$399.00

$367.00

 

Paris Overnighter
Tour the beautiful city of Paris, then cruise on the Seine past Notre-Dame, take a trip to the second level of the Eiffel Tower, visit the Louvre, and enjoy a free evening in Paris to savour the delights of this enchanting city. You will be fully escorted from London and back on the Eurostar train and accompanied by a guide at all times during the Paris sightseeing. You will be dropped off and collected from your comfortable, air-conditioned, 4-star hotel in Paris. Paris Overnighter tour includes: check-in staff at London Waterloo Station to assist, round-trip rail ticket and seat reservations, guide services throughout, personalized ticket wallet, motorcoach for sightseeing at destination, entrance fee to Louvre and Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise ticket, one night accommodation at 4-star hotel, buffet breakfast, porterage of one overnight bag at Paris hotel, and a map of Paris. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

Paris Overnighter:
Wednesday: Travel with your English guide from London to Paris on the Eurostar. Upon arrival in Paris, enjoy a fully guided, panoramic motorcoach tour of the city, seeing the Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and much more. In the afternoon, you will enjoy the bustling shops, cafés, and restaurants in the Rue de Rivoli area before transferring to your hotel. The evening is free for optional independent activities.

Thursday: After buffet breakfast at your hotel, transfer with your guide the short distance to the Eiffel Tower for a visit to the second level with its superb panoramic views of the city and Bois de Boulogne. Then board a comfortable cruise boat for a guided tour along the River Seine with its many romantic bridges. Admire the majestic architecture on both banks and enjoy a magnificent view of Notre-Dame from the water. Then cross to the Right Bank of the Seine for a lunch break, followed by a guided visit to the Louvre (the biggest museum in the world) with its fabulous treasures and controversial glass pyramid. Return to London on an early evening Eurostar. A passport is required for this tour.

PARIS OVERNIGHTER

(May-December : Wednesday)

ADULT

CHILD

(age 4-11)

TOUR PN: Standard class on Eurostar (no meals included)

$449.00

$416.00

TOUR PFN: First class on Eurostar (meals included on train)

$609.00

$577.00

*$65.00 Single supplement applies.

 


EURAIL PASSES
The train is the best way to get around Europe. Trains go everywhere from big cities to villages and airports, and they run frequently and quickly. Traveling by train is fun and offers the chance to meet fellow travelers. Eurail passes allow travel in the following 17 countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Remember, Eurail Passes cannot be purchased in Europe, so they must be purchased before you leave. We will be happy to issue the pass that you choose. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

Eurail Pass
This pass allows unlimited rail travel throughout Europe for a period of consecutive days.

NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS

ADULT 1ST CLASS

YOUTH (age 16-25)
STANDARD

15

$554

$388

21

$718

$499

1 MONTH

$890

$623

2 MONTHS

$1260

$882

3 MONTHS

$1558

$1089

 

Eurail Saverpass
Designed for groups of 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times, this pass allows unlimited rail travel throughout Europe for a period of consecutive days.

NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS

1ST CLASS
(per person)

15

$470

21

$610

1 MONTH

$756

2 MONTHS

$1072

3 MONTHS

$1324

 

Eurail FlexiPass
This pass allows unlimited rail travel throughout Europe for a specific number of days within a 2-month period.

NUMBER OF DAYS

ADULT
1ST CLASS

YOUTH (age 16-25)
STANDARD

Any 10 days in 2 months

$654

$458

Any 15 days in 2 months

$862

$599

 

Eurail Saver FlexiPass
Designed for groups of 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times, this pass allows unlimited rail travel throughout Europe for a specific number of days within a 2-month period.

NUMBER OF DAYS

1ST CLASS
(per person)

Any 10 days in 2 months

$556

Any 15 days in 2 months

$732

 


EUROPASSES
Rail travel in 5 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland) is offered by the Europass. This pass is perfect if you are planning to visit only those limited countries in Europe. For extended travel, you may add on up to two Associate Countries (choose from Austria/Hungary, Benelux, Portugal, or Greece). Remember, Europasses cannot be purchased in Europe. They must be purchased before you leave and we will be happy to issue the Europass pass that suits your needs. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

Europass
This pass allows rail travel in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland for a specific number of days within a 2-month period.

NUMBER OF DAYS

ADULT 1ST CLASS

YOUTH (age 16-25)
STANDARD

Any 5 days in 2 months

$348

$233

Any 6 days in 2 months

$368

$253

Any 8 days in 2 months

$448

$313

Any 10 days in 2 months

$528

$363

Any 15 days in 2 months

$728

$513

 

Europass Saverpass
Designed for groups of 2 to 5 people traveling together at all times, this pass allows rail travel France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland for a specific number of days within a 2-month period.

NUMBER OF DAYS

1ST CLASS
(per person)

Any 5 days in 2 months

$296

Any 6 days in 2 months

$314

Any 8 days in 2 months

$382

Any 10 days in 2 months

$450

Any 15 days in 2 months

$620

 

Europass Associate Countries
Extend your travel by adding up to two additional countries (choose from Austria/Hungary, Benelux, Portugal, or Greece) to your Europass. Associate countries may be visited on any or all of the travel days.

NUMBER OF COUNTRIES

ADULT
1ST CLASS

SAVERPASS
1ST CLASS
(per person)

YOUTH (age 16-25)
STANDARD

1 Associate Country

$60

$52

$45

2 Associate Countries

$100

$86

$78

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British Sightseeing Passes

Britain is laden with 2,000 years of a rich history and colourful past. See historic Britain from different angles and customize your holiday by combining passes and vouchers. They are a great way to see much that Britain has to offer and they are efficient and easy to use. Remember, they cannot be purchased in Britain, so we will be happy to issue one or more passes or vouchers for you before you leave. All prices are in US dollars, subject to change.

Great British Heritage Pass
This pass allows entry to over 500 public and privately owned historic properties throughout Britain. See majestic castles, distinguished homes and gardens, and medieval manor houses such as Hampton Court Palace, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Fountains Abbey, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stonehenge, and much, much more. The pass is valid for a period of consecutive days. It is non-refundable and there is no discount for children.

NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS

ADULT

7

$48

15

$70

1 MONTH

$93

 

Guide Friday
Guide Friday Sightseeing Bus Tours are a great way to see the sights of Britain, and they are a perfect compliment to a BritRail pass. You can hop on and off the double-decker busses as often as you like to visit the city attractions of your choice. Choose from the following 24 popular locations: Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Cork, Dover, Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway, Glasgow, Hastings, Inverness, Lincoln, Llandudno/Conwy, Norwich, Oxford, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Windsor, and York. You can use the booklet of 4 vouchers for 1 person for 4 different tour days, or if you choose, use it for 4 people for 1 tour day.

BOOKLET OF 4 VOUCHERS

$43

 

The London White Card
This SaverPass to London's major museums and galleries offers unlimited access to the following: Apsley House (The Wellington Museum), Barbican Art Gallery, Design Museum, Hayward Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London Transport Museum, Museum of London, Museum of the Moving Image, National Maritime Museum (Old Royal Observatory and Queen's House), The Natural History Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Science Museum, Theatre Museum, Tower Bridge Experience, and The Victoria and Albert Museum. Simply show you White Card for admission to your favourite museums and special exhibits as many times as you wish within the specified number of days.

NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS

ADULT

FAMILY
(up to 2 adults & 4 children age 16 and under)

3

$28

$56

7

$45

$87

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