BritRail Central Scotland Rail Pass

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• Enter number of passes required for each type and duration
• You need to provide the names of all passengers (except children under 5)
• Free child passes – purchase any adult or senior BritRail pass and we will send you a child BritRail pass of the same type and duration for free
• Important! You must print this document and bring with you when you on your train travels in Scotland
• Your passes will be posted to you – ensure you leave enough time for them to reach you before you travel
• BritRail Central Scotland passes are only available in Adult Standard Class, meaning that the pass is valid for Adult Standard Class seating

Please note: The Britrail Central Scotland Pass can be cancelled within 72 hours of purchase

Activating your pass

• The BritRail pass allows you to explore Scotland by hopping on and off as many trains as you wish within your designated travel zone.
• Activate your pass on the first day you want to travel
• Take your pass, and a valid ID (i.e. a passport) to any staffed ticket office at a UK train station where it will be stamped
• Pass can be validated up to 6 months after the departure date you stated when ordering

Restrictions

• BritRail passes are not available for UK residents; this includes International Students who are studying in the UK for more than six months
• The BritRail Central Scotland Pass is not valid on services timed to depart before 0915 Monday to Friday
• The BritRail Central Scotland Pass is not valid on special excursion trains, privately owned railways or Glasgow Airport Coach Links
• The BritRail Central Scotland Pass is not valid between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley

• You need to provide the names of all passengers (except children under 5)
• Your passes will be sent to you by post as soon as you have placed your order. When you provide us with your departure date below, we will check that there is enough time for your order to reach you.
• Please note we are unable to provide BritRail Passes to customers in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Why should I buy a BritRail Pass from VisitBritain?

• You get preferential rates as a foreign national
• The tickets are generally much cheaper than if you were to buy individual train tickets when you get to the UK
• Huge flexibility - hop on and off any train while your pass is valid, without worrying about ticket restrictions or changing your plans!
• You save time queuing

Where do I activate / validate my Britrail Central Scotland Pass?

Before you can start to use your BritRail Pass you must have it activated. To do this, please take along your BritRail Pass and your ID (preferably a passport) to the ticket office at the train station you wish to make your first journey from. The ticket staff will then activate your pass for you. You can then board the train and, if asked, please show your ticket to the ticket inspector. You must fill in the date on your ticket of any journey before boarding a train.

The ticket staff will then activate your pass for you. You can then board the train and, if asked, please show your ticket to the ticket inspector. You must fill in the date of any journey on your ticket before boarding a train.

How far in advance can I buy my BritRail pass?

You can purchase a BritRail pass up to 6 months ahead of your intended travel date.

Where can I find train timetables?

For information regarding train times in Scotland, please click on www.nationalrail.co.uk. This is a really useful website for planning your trains in Scotland, and throughout the UK.

All you need to do is go to the Journey Planner tab, type in your departure station, and which station you’d like to get to along with the date you intend to travel. The search engine will bring up all the details you will need (times, changes if needed, facilities on board etc.).

How many train journeys can I make on one day?

You can make as many journeys as you like in one day. The passes are restricted by days, not journeys. A day is classified as one calendar day – not 24 hours from the start of the journey. You therefore need to commence your last journey of the day before midnight.

What happens if there are no trains?

If you have a BritRail consecutive pass and there are no trains on a day during your pass validity (e.g. Christmas Day), you can visit a ticket office to get your pass extended. Your pass will then be valid for one additional day. Please note that if your train is cancelled but you are able to take an alternate route or a replacement bus, you will not be eligible for a pass extension.

Is there a tour guide included?

No, there are no tour guides on BritRail trains.

Can I buy food and drink on trains in the UK?

Most trains in the UK have either a shop or a trolley service on board, selling sandwiches, snacks and drinks.

Do I need to make seat reservations?

It is not essential to reserve seats on all trains. Generally speaking it is only really necessary to make reservations if you plan to travel on a popular route (e.g. London to Edinburgh) at a peak time (e.g. Friday at 18.00). To make a reservation with a BritRail Pass you need to take your BritRail Pass to the station that you are going to travel from and the ticketing staff will make the seat reservations for you (for a small fee)

Is there a luggage restriction with BritRail Passes?

There is no specific luggage limit, but please be considerate to other passengers who may also be travelling with luggage. Most trains have small overhead luggage racks and at least 1 luggage compartment per carriage.

Why am I being asked for outbound travel details?

BritRail passes are only available to non-UK residents, and international passport holders. You may purchase a BritRail pass if you are a UK passport holder providing that you have not resided in Britain consistently for the previous 6 months. You may also be asked to present proof of return travel from Britain during onboard train ticket inspections.