All aboard for RailSail!

[reb0118]

Looks like Stena have introduced RailSail fares on the Liverpool (Birkenhead) ~ Belfast route. These will probably be aimed at the North of England market but I was pleasantly surprised to see fares & times in my Avantix to/from Scottish destinations. The usual combination of peak/off peak & advance/standby were offered.

Sorry if this is not news but it's the first time I've seen this route advertised for RailSail. All we need now is for rail staff passes to be accepted & we're off!

 

[burns20]

I only noticed this myself on Seat61.com tonight

 

[reb0118]

I only noticed this myself on Seat61.com tonight

I was just about to email him ~ saves me the bother now.

 

[wintonian]

Now why can't Brittany start doing them from Portsmouth?

Has there ever been railsail from Pompy at all?

 

[Cheds]

Do any of these Sailrail prices give discounts for YP/DSB/Family railcards? Not mentioned on the site that I can see so I assume not....

Thanks as ever

 

[wintonian]

Do any of these Sailrail prices give discounts for YP/DSB/Family railcards? Not mentioned on the site that I can see so I assume not....

Thanks as ever

Dover - Calais - (YP, DSB, SNR)

Ayr - Belfast (YP, SNR)

Don't no about HMF or FAM, but otherwise I think that's correct.

 

[bkhtele]

I sailed Liverpool Belfast in Feb (using advance tickets), they are spending a lot of Money improving the ferries. What was vey good is that you can board the ferry aroun 8.30pm have a beer & chips or a meal even though the ferry does not sail until c 10.30pm.

You can also book these new rail sail tickets on the Stena Website/ Rail sail, they recently emailed me, Copy of email below lots of departure points including Swindon!

"Now you can Rail & Sail on the Liverpool – Belfast route. www.stenaline.co.uk

Rail & Sail is the comfortable, affordable and stress free way to travel, offering you competitive fares.

What’s the deal?
• Guaranteed inclusive rail and ferry fare
• Vast choice of departure stations
• City to City travel
• No baggage restrictions
• Attractive alternative to airline travel
• Children travel at half the adult fare

One ticket, one price, and no baggage restrictions!
From £36 single
Price shown applies to Advance Adult single fares from Zone A stations Chester, Crewe and Manchester.* Advance single fares can only be purchased up to 18.00hrs the day before travel at mainline train stations and at least 7 days in advance when booking direct with Stena Line. They are subject to availability and if there is no availability a Standard Single fare will be charged. You may not break, resume or end your journey at any intermediate station except to change from/to connecting trains shown on your ticket or itinerary. Rail travel is subject to the relevant Terms and Conditions of the particular railway undertaking.* Stena Line Terms and Conditions of Business apply."

 

[supervalkoinen]

I sailed Liverpool Belfast in Feb (using advance tickets), they are spending a lot of Money improving the ferries. What was vey good is that you can board the ferry aroun 8.30pm have a beer & chips or a meal even though the ferry does not sail until c 10.30pm.

You can also book these new rail sail tickets on the Stena Website/ Rail sail, they recently emailed me, Copy of email below lots of departure points including Swindon!

"Now you can Rail & Sail on the Liverpool – Belfast route. www.stenaline.co.uk

Rail & Sail is the comfortable, affordable and stress free way to travel, offering you competitive fares.

What’s the deal?
• Guaranteed inclusive rail and ferry fare
• Vast choice of departure stations
• City to City travel
• No baggage restrictions
• Attractive alternative to airline travel
• Children travel at half the adult fare

One ticket, one price, and no baggage restrictions!
From £36 single
Price shown applies to Advance Adult single fares from Zone A stations Chester, Crewe and Manchester.* Advance single fares can only be purchased up to 18.00hrs the day before travel at mainline train stations and at least 7 days in advance when booking direct with Stena Line. They are subject to availability and if there is no availability a Standard Single fare will be charged. You may not break, resume or end your journey at any intermediate station except to change from/to connecting trains shown on your ticket or itinerary. Rail travel is subject to the relevant Terms and Conditions of the particular railway undertaking.* Stena Line Terms and Conditions of Business apply."

Or spend a couple of hours in the well-known real ale barber's just 1 minute from Hamilton Square.