Readers will become their own tour guides and set their own paces with this book in hand. It is the perfect traveling companion for unhurried, comfortable, and scenic train travel in Britain.

Britain by BritRail--the best-selling and most respected rail guide to the British train system--is back with this revised and updated 2012/13 edition. This time-tested book is packed with all the information you'll need for hassle-free travel, including fully updated information on fares, schedules and pass options. Learn how to use London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Cardiff as base cities for more than forty rail trips and day excursions to outlying areas and points of interest in England, Scotland, and Wales, from the medieval city of York to Dover and its famous cliffs. Become your own tour guide and set your own pace with this book in hand. It is the perfect traveling companion for unhurried, comfortable, and scenic train travel in Britain. Britain by BritRail is your best source for:Personally researched trips that take you throughout the United KingdomPractical travel tips on keeping costs down, traveling light, conquering jet lag, exchanging currency, and understanding British terminolog Information on the London 2012 OlympicsCurrent information on the Chunnel and other Channel crossingsWeb addresses and other contact information for reservations and tickets