InterRail benefits in Great Britain

The Big Ben in London

If your InterRail pass is valid in Great Britain, you can get discounted ferry crossings and  special fares at Eurostar trains, as well as other great offers.

Show your InterRail pass to receive your discount or special offer or contact the specific company in advance. The benefits apply during the validity of your pass, whereas free travel is only valid on travel days.

Transport

Ferries

Cross the seas with Stena Line ferries

Stena Line ferry Stena Line ferry

InterRail pass holders get a 30% discount on standard fares on the routes:

  • Harwich – Hoek van Holland (Netherlands)
  • Fishguard – Rosslare (Ireland) (Superferry/Express)
  • Holyhead – Dublin (Ireland) (Stena Adventurer) (day service)
  • Holyhead – Dún Laoghaire (Ireland) (HSS - High Speed Service)
  • Cairnryan – Belfast (Ireland) (Ferry/HSS - High Speed Service)
  • Liverpool (Birkenhead) – Belfast (Ireland)

 

Booking information
Reservations for the ferry from Hoek van Holland tot Harwich can be made on the Stena Line website (enter 'INTERRAIL' in the 'Actie code'bow when chossing your travel dates). You will need to present your InterRail pass when boarding.

 

For more information check the Stena Line website or call +44 (0)8447 707 070 or + 31 (0)174 315 811.

 

Conditions

Reservation for the ferry from Hoek van Holland to Harwich is compulsory and required in advance. For the other routes to and from Ireland, discounts can only be obtained on the day of departure at the ticket desk in the port.

 

Harwich's ferry terminal is located in walking distance of Harwich International Station.

The Fishguard ferry port can be reached by train.

Holyhead Railway Station (N-bound) is located in walking distance of the ferry port.

Cairnryan harbour can be reached by bus from Ayr train station. 

The Liverpool ferry dock can be reached by train (destination New Brighton) from Liverpool Central Station. From New Brighton it's a short walk to the passenger terminal.

 

Travel between Great Britain and Ireland with Irish Ferries

Ferry between Great Britain and Ireland Ferry between Great Britain and Ireland

InterRail pass holders receive a 30% discount on foot passenger fares on the routes:

  • Pembroke – Rosslare (Ireland)
  • Holyhead – Dublin Ferryport (Ireland)

 

Booking information
In order to claim the discount, please make your booking at the Irish Ferries website and pay in full first. Then e-mail your booking reference number and your InterRail pass number to the company. The relevant discount will be applied to your booking and the discount will be refunded to your credit card. Please send the email to Irish Ferries at least five days before your outward travel date. You may be asked to show your InterRail pass when you check in for the sailing.

 

For more information you can call +33 233 234 444 or +353 818 300 400 or visit the Irish Ferries website.

 

Conditions

  • The discount only applies if your InterRail pass in valid in either the country of departure or the country of arrival.
  • Cabin accommodation is available at an extra charge

 

Pembroke Dock Railway Station is in walking distance of the passenger terminal.

Holyhead Railway Station (N-bound) is located in walking distance of the ferry port.

 

Set sail for the Netherlands with DFDS Seayways ferries

Ferry between Great Britain and the Netherlands Ferry between Great Britain and the Netherlands

InterRail pass holders get a 25% discount on ferry crossings on the route:

  • Newcastle – Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) (Netherlands)

 

Booking information
The discount is valid on all categories except the Commodere Class and is subject to availability.

 

Reservations can be made on the DFDS website.

 

From Newcastle Central Station buses can take you to the ferry terminal. The buses depart 2 hours 20 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes before each sailing.

 

Trains

Travel through Europe with Eurostar trains

Eurostar offers special prices for InterRail pass holders on the route:

  • London St Pancras – Ebbsfleet International – Ashford – Lille (France) - Paris Nord (France)
  • London St Pancras – Ebbsfleet International – Ashford – Brussels Midi (Belgium)

 

Booking information


InterRail pass holders pay £58 for a single or £100 for a return ticket. It is not possible to book the InterRail-discounted fares online.

 

The InterRail pass holders fares are exchangeable once before departure. Sometimes nonexchangeable fares can be cheaper then the pass holders fares. The easiest way to find out about the best Eurostar offers is to call +44(0)123 361 7575 or +33(0)892 353 539.

 

Please note that all fares are subject to availability. 

Accommodation

Meininger Hostels & Hotels

Meininger Hostels and Hotels logo

Get a 10% discount  on your stay at the Meininger hostel in London (Queens's Gate, South Kensington)

 
InterRail pass holders have free access to the Wi-Fi in the lobby and also get 10 minutes of free Internet in their room.

Booking information
Reservations can be made by e-mail or you can call +49 30 666 36 100.
 
Visit the Meininger website to check availability.
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You can find your discount code in the InterRail Pass Guide that you receive with your interRail pass. The discount applies during the entire validity of your pass and can be used multiple times.