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Is UK a European country for Interrail?

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), ...



In 2026, the United Kingdom remains a core member of the Interrail network, as the program is managed by Eurail B.V. and the International Union of Railways (UIC), which are separate from the European Union. Despite Brexit, the UK’s primary rail operator, National Rail, continues to participate fully. This means that if you are a resident of a European country (including the UK itself), you can use an Interrail Pass to travel across Great Britain. Conversely, if you are a non-European resident, you would use a Eurail Pass to visit the UK. For Interrail Global Pass holders, the UK is one of the 33 covered countries, and the pass also provides access to the Eurostar high-speed service connecting London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam (though a seat reservation fee is required). The UK’s status as a "European country" for rail travel remains unchanged, ensuring seamless rail connectivity for travelers moving between the British Isles and mainland Europe.

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Yes! 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?

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If you're a UK citizen, you can still travel with an Interrail Pass – this won't change as a result of the Brexit. Check the UK Government advice on how Brexit will affect travel to the EU.

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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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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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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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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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The only difference is that InterRail Passes are for Europeans and Eurail passes are for non-Europeans but it is important to select correctly. You are not eligible for a Eurail Pass if you are a European resident nor are you eligible for an InterRail Pass if you do not reside in Europe. What is this?

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Absolutely! Travelling by train is one of the safest ways to explore Europe. An Interrail Pass gives you access to an extensive network of railway companies with some of the best connections, maintenance systems and safety measures in the world.

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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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