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Can you use Interrail if you are from the UK?

Interrail Passes can only be used by European citizens and permanent residents of Europe. You'll find the full list of participating countries below, plus loads of other useful information. If you're a UK resident, Brexit doesn't affect the Interrail Pass. You can still purchase and use one as normal.



Yes, residents of the United Kingdom are fully eligible to use an Interrail Pass for travel across 33 European countries. There is a common misconception that "Brexit" ended the UK's participation, but Interrail is managed by Eurail B.V., which is an association of European railway companies, not an EU government body. UK citizens use the Interrail Pass, while non-European residents (such as Americans or Canadians) use the Eurail Pass. The most important rule for UK residents is the "Inbound/Outbound" rule: your pass generally only allows for two journeys in your home country—one to leave the UK (e.g., taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras) and one to return. Once you cross the English Channel, the pass provides unlimited travel on participating national networks. In 2026, the "Mobile Pass" has become the standard, allowing UK travelers to manage their entire itinerary and seat reservations through the "Rail Planner" app.

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If you have a Interrail Global Pass, you can travel on the Eurostar high-speed train connecting London with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. A seat reservation is mandatory for this train and can be made up to 6 months in advance. What are seat reservations? Which trains are included in the Interrail Pass?

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The Interrail global pass gives you unlimited train travel throughout Europe, covering the national train operators in Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia (new from 2020), Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia (new from 2020), ...

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Interrail is only valid in trains (the train operating companies listed here). In London, this includes London Overground, Southeastern, Tfl Rail (Crossrail) and Thameslink. It does however not include the tube, tram or bus lines.

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In London the Elizabeth line and the London Overground are included. Underground, Busses, Tram, DLR are not included in the pass.

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An Interrail Pass can be used by European citizens. Non-European citizens can use a Eurail Pass instead, available from Eurail.com for the same price as an Interrail Pass. If you're not a European citizen, but a resident of Europe, you can also use an Interrail Pass.

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Yes! If you have a Eurail Global Pass, you can travel on the Eurostar high-speed train connecting London with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. A seat reservation is mandatory for this train and can be made up to 6 months in advance.

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It depends which trains and what times you are looking at - Eurostar is very expensive in times of high demand because the cheap tickets get snapped up but can be relatively affordable if you choose less popular times.

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Eurail and InterRail are both rail passes, and while they are similar there is one critical difference - who can buy them. Eurail Passes are only for non-European citizens or residents. InterRail Passes are only for European citizens or residents.

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Pass Description: Purchasing a BritRail Pass gives you the ability to travel across the entire National Rail network of Great Britain. Valid for travel in England, Wales and Scotland with Flexible and Consecutive durations you can hop on all mainline trains to visit some of the most scenic places Britain has to offer.

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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If you're travelling on a night train that arrives at your destination after midnight, your journey will show on the ticket of the travel day of your departure. This is the ticket you need to show to the ticket inspector, even if it's past midnight.

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When you've selected how many tickets you require, along with the appropriate age, you'll be met with a wide selection of options, from a 4 day ticket to a 3 month one. Varying in price from €167 for unlimited train travel for 4 days to €812 for up to 3 months, the prices are arguably cheaper than that of flying.

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A backpack is a hands-free option that lets you keep your belongings close to you at all times which in turn makes it easy to access your belongings on the go. The benefits of interrailing Europe with a backpack means you don't have to worry about leaving your luggage unattended or struggling to carry multiple bags.

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First class also has wider seats and aisles, and is more likely to have amenities such as air-conditioning and power outlets (though outlets are still rare on Europe's trains, in any class). While first class is less conducive to conversation, it's more conducive to napping.

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