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BritRail Pass Help

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Hello!

My husband and I will be traveling around England (first time internat'l travel!) for several weeks in May, and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what would be more cost effective for our travel between cities in regard to rail passes/tickets - it's stressing me out!! I've looked forums and guides, but just keep getting more confused as to the different rail companies and what all would be covered with a BritRail Pass England and for the best price. Any help is appreciated!!

Here is our itinerary:

Wed, May 8 : Arrive in Heathrow and go to Canterbury
Fri, May 10: Day-trip to Dover and then back to Canterbury
Sun, May 13: Canterbury to Oxford
Tues, May 15: Oxford to Gloucester
Fri, May 18: Gloucester to Bath
Sun, May 20: Bath to London
Sun, May 27: Leave from Heathrow

Any recommendations to save the most money? Tips for traveling between these cities? Thanks!

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Ignore the different rail companies, it doesn’t matter.

Price out your journeys using this http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Look for Advance tickets – they are the cheapest and save you money.

Once you have a total price compare with the rail pass. A pass offers you convenience and flexibility but at a cost. As you know your destinations and dates it’s very likely buying tickets for each journey is better value.

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On your first day take the tube from Heathrow to St Pancras then train to Canterbury (Advance fares St Pancras to Canterbury from £13.60)

Canterbury to Dover £9 return

Canterbury to Oxford – Cheapest way is Canterbury to London Charing Cross (£10.10) then tube to London Marylebone; Marylebone to Oxford (£5.40)

Oxford to Gloucester (£10.50)

Gloucester to Bath (£11)

Bath to London (Advance tickets not on sale yet)

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The cheapest single from London to Oxford presently is £5 with GWR fro Paddington. However it does need to be booked at least 17 days in advance which is a bit unusual.

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