United Kingdom

In England, Scotland, and Wales, FIP is accepted by all train operators integrated into National Rail. This includes some urban rail operators in major cities, such as London Overground and the Elizabeth Line. Other modes of transport, such as subways and trams, are not included, as is usual with FIP. All operators accepting FIP are listed in the list of operators.

Northern Ireland, on the other hand, is served by its own railway company (NIR), where FIP discounts are explicitly valid for this company. Ferry connections between Great Britain and Northern Ireland with Stena Line Limited can be used with FIP.

Additionally, there are Eurostar trains to continental Europe, which can be used with FIP global fares. Alternatively, ferry connections to the Netherlands between Harwich and Hoek van Holland or ferry connections to Ireland can be used with FIP.

Identify Train Operators and Search Connections

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For connections in Great Britain, the National Rail website is recommended; in Northern Ireland, the Translink website.

National Rail Website

You can use the journey planner to search for trips and trains. To see the operator for a specific train, click on the connection details (travel time) in the connection overview. The operator is then listed under each section of the journey.

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Translink Website

The Translink website lists all train services operated by Translink. The Enterprise Service between Belfast and Dublin is also listed, however it is only operated by Translink between Belfast and Dundalk, see also Arrival and Border Points.

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DB Website

You can search for trains using the journey planner. In the More Information section for each train, the operator is specified. For cross-border connections, multiple operators are often involved.

(The operator information is correct in almost all cases. Outside Germany, operator details may be incorrect if train numbers are used more than once.)

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The United Kingdom is the birthplace of the railway, and it has a long tradition. The rail network covers the whole country, with many (direct) connections to all regions. The quality of trains and stations varies greatly, as many operators act independently. Some offer modern and comfortable trains, while others still use older models.

There are also many large historic stations such as London Paddington, London King’s Cross, London St. Pancras, Bristol Temple Meads, or York. Numerous heritage railways offer discounted fares for FIP holders.

A special highlight is traveling through the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands or the idyllic Cornwall. Both destinations are easily accessible by night trains via the Caledonian Sleeper or the Night Riviera Sleeper.

Additionally, there are many leisure and tourist attractions that offer “2FOR1” deals for holders of National Rail tickets. By presenting a FIP 50 Ticket or another valid National Rail ticket (excluding FIP Coupons), you receive two admission tickets for the price of one. More information can be found at the Days Out Guide.

Netherlands

From Amsterdam and Rotterdam, direct Eurostar trains run to London St. Pancras. Alternatively, Eurostar Red and Eurocity trains run to Brussels Midi (Belgium), where you can transfer to a Eurostar Blue train to London St. Pancras. Eurostar trains always require reservations and FIP Global Fare tickets must be purchased.

Additionally, there is a ferry connection from Stena Line BV from Hoek van Holland to Harwich, which can be used at a discount with FIP. Note that the RET Metro from Rotterdam / Nesselande to Hoek van Holland does not grant FIP discounts.

France and Belgium

From Paris Nord, Lille Europe, and Brussels Midi, Eurostar trains run to London St. Pancras International. These trains require reservations and FIP Global Fare tickets must be purchased.

From Calais, there is also the LeShuttle Motorail train through the Eurotunnel, but no FIP discount is granted. Additionally, there are various ferry connections between France/Belgium and Great Britain, but no FIP discount is granted on these.

Ireland

From Dublin and Rosslare, Irish Ferries and Stena Line Limited ferries operate to Holyhead and Fishguard in Wales. Ferry connections from Stena Line Limited can be used at a discount with Stena Line FIP Coupons or FIP 50 Tickets.

From Dublin, the Enterprise train also runs to Belfast in Northern Ireland, which can be used at a discount with FIP. To use this train, a FIP Coupon for Ireland (CIE) and Northern Ireland (NIR) or a through FIP 50 Ticket is required.

Travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom but is served by its own railway company (NIR). Due to the separation by the Irish Sea, there are no direct train connections between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Instead, there are ferry connections with Stena Line Limited, which can be used with FIP.

From Belfast, Stena Line Limited ferries operate to Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool in England. Stena Line Limited ferry connections can be used at a discount with Stena Line Limited FIP Coupons or FIP 50 Tickets.