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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Special Conditions
Your pass does not guarantee a seat on the train. When you plan to travel long distances you should make reservations in advance. On some trains it is even compulsory. Reservations are als compulsory for overnight sleeping facilities. Special trains such as EC, IC, TGV (French high speed train), X2000 (Swedish high speed train), Bernina Express, Panoramic Express, etc.are included in your pass. Seat reservation often is compulsory (please inquire in advance) and is not free of charge.
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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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European Rail Passes
