By Carl H. Larsen Progress has taken a few steps back to yesteryear in Porthmadog, the Welsh town that has become one of the world’s top steam-railway centers. Each year about 300,000 steam-locomotive enthusiasts and day-trippers from around the globe make their way to this town of 4,000 on the Welsh coast. They come to...Read More

For the month of October only! [PLEASE NOTE: This promotion is available to North and South American markets only.] Germany offers up an endless list of visitor attractions, from vibrant cities including Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, to spectacular natural settings including the Rhine Valley and Black Forest. Tour all this and much...Read More

By Carl H. Larsen I didn’t know my BritRail Pass allowed me to walk back in time, so it was a surprise to learn that pass holders can receive substantial discounts on a wide number of “heritage railways” throughout the UK, many of which run trains operated by steam locomotives.Heritage railways are abandoned rail lines...Read More

Great value on autumn and winter travel Now’s the time to appreciate low season travel to Britain, where you can avoid the summer crowds and enjoy great savings!  Explore England, Scotland and Wales this November, December, January or February and save up to 20% off BritRail’s most popular passes. Take the classic BritRail Pass: for...Read More

Take advantage of our best discounts   BritRail Passes and Eurail Passes have a variety of discounts for youth, seniors, groups and more.  Here are our 2 most popular discounts offering great ways to save…up to 50% on BritRail and up to 15% on Eurail!   BritRail Party Discount Save up to 50% off the...Read More

May 22, we started the day with sunny skies in Llandudno and hopped on a short bus ride to the town of Conwy, which is beautifully set on the harbour, with castle views overlooking the water and a back drop of the hills of Snowdonia National Park.  Conwy Castle is great to explore, featuring a...Read More

Present any BritRail Pass and receive a discount off admission to these Heritage Railways BritRail in conjunction with the Heritage Railways Association (HRA) is offering up to 25% off the admission of many HRA’s railways all over the U.K. Take a ride on many turn of the century steam locomotives or learn about the history...Read More

Explore Even More of Britain with an Extra Travel Day On Sale April 1st – April 29th, 2011   As Britain is a-buzz with excitement leading up to William and Kate’s Royal Wedding to be held on April 29th, BritRail is pleased to join in the celebrations by giving away a “Royal Gift“, in the...Read More

Get yours before March 31st! Eurail has two great promotions on now, from free travel days on select passes to great savings on Austria Passes, we invite you to take advantage of these offers for a limited time…as they are coming to an end March 31st. Receive an additional day of travel FREE, when you...Read More

You can qualify for the BritRail Party Pass discount if you are going to be traveling with 3 or more people.  It’s an amazing deal as the 3rd through 9th passenger saves 50% off.  The key to qualifying for this discount is that you must travel together at all times.  Why? you may ask.  Because...Read More