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England – birthplace of Shakespeare and The Beatles – is a country in the British Isles bordering Scotland and Wales. The capital, London, on the River Thames, is home of Parliament and the 11th-century Tower of London. Enjoy the English countryside for rural escapes with its patchwork hills, dramatic dales, ancient woodlands and winding country roads. Home to the world famous playwright William Shakespeare, and some of the finest attractions this makes England the ideal destination for a relaxing break.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: London
  • Language: English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic
  • Currency: Pound Sterling 

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England has over 16,000 km of railway network.

Take a train north to Manchester, the music scene and shopping opportunities are well documented. Or visit Liverpool, the rich cultural history is ingrained in everything you do and see.

BritRail provides international visitors to the UK with the freedom to keep a flexible schedule while traveling throughout British rail’s extensive national network. BritRail’s range of rail passes offers unlimited train trips on each travel day as you journey across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Choose the BritRail pass that best suits your itinerary and hop on and off the train at exciting destinations like Edinburgh, London and Cardiff! What better way to visit Britain’s historic castles and countless landmarks than by train?

The BritRail Pass

  • BritRail England Pass
  • BritRail London Plus Pass
  • BritRail Freedom of Scotland Pass
  • BritRail Central Scotland Pass    
  • BritRail Scottish Highlands Pass
  • BritRail South West Pass

Eurostar   

  • Besides services from  London to Paris, Brussels and Lille. Eurostar also offers direct, high-speed services from London to Disneyland Resort Paris, and seasonal services to the Provencal city of Avignon and the French Alps.

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