Young adults between the ages of 16 and 25 can purchase British Rail passes for 26 pounds every year. This comes to 2.20 GBP each month. This pass saves passengers one-third of their ticket price after a 12 GBP ticket purchase for departure and return. According to data from British Rail, this ticket saves the average person 122 GBP a month.
A Friends & Family pass is for those who travel with multiple people often. This pass gives passengers one-third off adult tickets and 60 percent off children's tickets. Purchasing a Friends & Family pass makes train travel easier for families taking vacations or utilizing public transit. To use the discount card, ticket totals must be more than 12 GBP; the discount card will cost each family 26 GBP annually. This discount card will cost each family only 2.20 GBP a month.
Train passengers over the age of 60 qualify for a Senior British Rail Pass. For 26 GBP, seniors will receive one-third off ticket prices after purchasing 12 GBP worth of train tickets to and from a location. For 2.20 GBP, seniors will save a lot of money every month using British Rail. According to British Rail, this card saves seniors at least 78 GBP a month.
HM Forces Rail Card is similar to the British Rail Pass. For 15 GBP a year, passengers will receive one-third off their ticket prices. There is no limit to how much you must spend and it costs less than 2 GBP a month.
Rail passes can be purchased in train stations or online. To purchase online you must have a valid U.K. driver's license or British passport number. You will need valid ID if purchasing at a train station.
Available for sale at ticket offices or online, a Britrail Consecutive Pass gives you access to all parts of the United Kingdom for a discounted rate. The pass is available for four, eight, 15 or 22 days; full-month passes are available also. The price depends on whether you are buying a first-class or second-class pass, and whether the pass is for an adult or a child. For a month pass, an adult must pay $1195 for first class, but only $795 for second class. Child passes are $599 in first class and $399 in second class. Keep in mind these passes are available for locals or tourists.
