Do UK residents use Eurail or Interrail?

A Eurail Pass can only be used by non-European citizens or non-European residents. European citizens can use an Interrail Pass instead, available from Interrail.eu for the same price as a Eurail Pass.



In 2026, UK residents continue to use Interrail passes for their European rail adventures. The distinction is based on residency rather than EU membership: Interrail is for citizens and legal residents of European countries (including the UK, Switzerland, and Turkey), while Eurail is for travelers from outside Europe, such as those from the US, Canada, or Australia. Following the UK's departure from the European Union, there was brief confusion regarding eligibility, but the UK remained a full member of the Eurail Group, ensuring that British travelers can still access the Interrail Global Pass and One Country Passes. For a UK resident, the Interrail Global Pass allows travel across 33 participating countries, though it typically includes only one outbound and one inbound journey within the UK to reach the Eurostar or a ferry port. This makes it an exceptionally popular choice for "multi-city" European tours starting from London St Pancras.

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You are still living in Europe. The Eurail pass has nothing to do with the European Union (EU). You both need an Interrail pass. So there's no problem at all.

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It's residence that matters, not nationality: You can buy a Eurail pass if you are resident outside Europe, for example in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia or Africa.

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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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Americans can travel with Interrail if they reside in Europe for more than six months. This must be proven with official documents. Otherwise, a Eurail Pass must be purchased, which is today almost the same as the Interrail Pass. Buy Interrail ticket!

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We ask for your passport or ID number for safety and verification that the Pass you are travelling with is actually yours. You may be asked to show your passport or ID card when your Pass is being checked by ticket inspectors, so the number on your Pass should match the number on the passport or ID you are carrying.

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A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started. When you get to the question 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' select 'Digital' and follow the instructions on the screen to complete your purchase.

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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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If you miss your connecting train In Europe, international rail travel is protected by CIV rules. This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order.

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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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You cannot use it on London transport. No, you can't use it on the local transport systems. In London you should just tap in and out with a contactless debit or credit card if you've got one. You can do the same in Amsterdam but probably best to post on the Amsterdam Forum for the best advice.

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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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