We have a trip planned to UK then on to Bergen, NO. Flying into Heathrow, tube to Kings Cross station and on to Newmarket by rail for a few days and then train to Edinburgh.Would a britrail pass be the best choice for this leg of our trip? Thanks for your help
Matt
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near Ringwood, Hampshire, UK
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Are those the only two train journeys you are planning in the UK? An off-peak single from London to Newmarket is about £30. An off-peak single from Newmarket to Edinburgh is £125, but if you can book well in advance and commit to a specific train then you can get an 'Advance' tariff fare for half that amount. How much would your railpass cost for 2 days of train travel? I can't see the BritRail prices, because I live here, but I would be surprised if it is lower than the cheapest point-to-point tickets. However, a pass gives you a lot of flexibility - no need to worry about travelling at off-peak times or catching specific trains.
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Bellingham
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Thanks for the advice Kevin, it is much appreciated. Matt