BritRail the UK

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It's just a tiny island, right? Why bother with a rail pass?

Granted the UK is about the size of California, but all throughout you can use the extensiveness, comfort and budgetability of the British rail network. This makes a BritRail pass probably the easiest, most budget-effective and best way for you to get to and around England, Scotland, Wales, and even Northern Ireland once you hop across the Irish Sea or the English Channel.

Why is this? Because of cost, comfort, convenience and communication.

Cost. A BritRail pass can help you save money on transport. Take advantage of discounts for groups and families, under-26ers or seniors. Getting a BritRail pass upfront will also be a better value than constantly buying point-to-point tickets, which will add up over time.
Comfort. You can walk around, you can unwind, you can sleep. Sit back, relax, look at the countryside, share a bottle of wine with the cool people you just started talking with. You can also take overnight sleeper trains, helpful since instead of staying the night in a town, you can leave at night, sleep on the go, and wake and arrive in the morning refreshed and ready to explore.
Convenience. Trains go pretty much everywhere in the UK, from the biggest cities to the teeny wee places that hardly get a pinpoint on the map. With your BritRail pass you'll be able to travel between them easily, whenever you want.
Communication. Trains bring together a mix of travelers and locals, and whether you're hanging out in the dining car, sitting next to someone or are sharing a sleeping compartment, you have an opportunity to meet people. Trains encourage communication and interacting with people in a way that other forms of transport simply do not, and these interactions often make for even better travels.

Taking the train is a travel experience in and of itself, it's not just a way to get from here to there. Trains bring you in contact with new people, help you spend your travel budget better, and allow you to travel efficiently and comfortably. By the time you leave Britain, it will be with lots of stories, a few more emails in your address book, and a big blooming smile on your face, thanks in part to choosing to go by train.

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