Decide which locations you want to see. England has many small towns which can be reached by train, and if you want to visit the tourist attractions in the area you can spend a day touring and move on. Following a plan may help in the long run, so that you don't feel rushed or feel a need to backtrack.
Several tourist attractions are easy to access by train in England, including Canterbury and Stratford-Upon-Avon, which offers an interesting look into the country's history.
Along with planning locations it's also important to budget for your trip accordingly. Without doing so you may end up being stuck in an unfamiliar location with insufficient funds.
Purchase train tickets after deciding on which locations you're interested in. The main rail services in England are BritRail and National Rail, and the ticket you need may depend on the amount of time you are spending in the country.
BritRail offers a selection of tickets that include a FlexiPass, which allows you to travel anywhere in the country for a select amount of days. Prices ranged from £145 to £1000 in 2010, depending on how often the pass is used.
It also offers the consecutive pass. You can book from 3 days to a month, and can travel anywhere within the country consecutively on any of these days. This is perfect for people moving each day but if you fail to use it on any of the alloted days you won't receive any money back.
Book your train tickets in advance and you may find deals that dramatically reduce the price. Many websites offer suggestions, including Money Saving Expert, which features National Rail's online promotions index. If you are looking at train travel in the south of England, Megatrain's website sometimes includes tickets for prices as low as £1.
If you want a luxurious train experience, the British Pullman may be more suited to your needs. Though some of their train trips are only a day long, the package includes champagne and a meal. By riding on the British Pullman, you will experience how royalty used to travel and see the delights of the English countryside. Day trips started at £270 in 2010 and special package deals including Wimbledon tennis tickets reached £1,272.
