UK Train Tickets

Britrail Open Train Tickets

What is the difference between Britrail Open tickets and Britrail Discounted fares?

The difference is between the two tickets is the cost and the conditions. Britrail open tickets are more expensive and cannot be booked online and are not instant purchase. The conditions of the Britrail open ticket are they are valid for one month from the date nominated on the ticket and the cancellation fees are not as strict.

Britrail discounted fares are cheaper and they are instant purchase. The conditions are very strict and each fare has a different conditions.

What is a point to point ticket?

On trains within Britain you receive an open ticket + a seat reservation. The open ticket is valid for one month but the seat reservation is for a specific train.

Are seat reservations compulsory?

Seat reservations on trains within Britain are not compulsory they are optional. You can purchase your open ticket (which is valid for one month) and just simply hop on the train you wish to travel on. Of course it depends on which class you purchase. If you purchase First class then you can sit anywhere in First class and the same rule applies for a Second class ticket. If you have a certain date and time you would like to travel then we suggest you reserve a seat that way you are guaranteed a seat on that particular train. ( Note: we generally cannot book seat reservations on trains within Britain if the journey is shorter than 2hrs. If a seat reservation is included this will be noted in the conditions on the booking engine. We also cannot book overnight services in Britain).

How do I book?

To book open dated Britrail tickets you can contact us on the below information and we will book the tickets for you. We require the following information to book:

• Passenger names
• Passenger Ex Australia date
• Booking details (class of travel, dates and times)
• Your full agency details
• Australia: 1300 555 003 or info@railplus.com.au
• New Zealand: +64 9 377 5415 or info@railplus.co.nz