Are Eurail passes good in Great Britain?
Great Britain is not part of the 17-country Eurail Network. For train travel in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will need to purchase one of the many types of BritRail Passes. All of the BritRail passes except the Southeast Pass cover the Gatwick and Heathrow Express.
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Eurail Pass travel bonus: Shipping lines
Eurailpasses are also valid on the shipping lines operated by:
Adriatica di Navigazione and Hellenic Mediterranean between Italy and Greece (Brindisi - Corfu/Igoumenitsa/ Patras or vice versa). However, from June 10 to September 30 inclusive, a US $ 15 high season surcharge must be paid. During July and August, advanced reservation is recommended. Reservation fee: US $ 3 (all year). Special accommodations (airline-type-seats or cabins) as well as port taxes are extra. Before boarding, all passengers must check in at the shipping line pier office. Passengers willing to stop over at Corfu or Igoumenitsa must say so upon delivery of the steamer ticket.
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Train Tip
Stretch a Eurail Flexipass by paying out of pocket for shorter train trips. If you travel through a country not included on your pass, you'll need to purchase an additional ticket for that part of the trip. These can be purchased at any train station at the ticket window.
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