Inter-rail flash sale 50% off

[peteb]

I understand inter-rail are offering 50% off 1, 2 or 3 month global passes, but when I go to the interrail.eu website the prices seem to be not discounted. Is there a code which I should use to secure this very generous discount?

 

[30907]

I understand inter-rail are offering 50% off 1, 2 or 3 month global passes, but when I go to the interrail.eu website the prices seem to be not discounted. Is there a code which I should use to secure this very generous discount?

Wait. Starts tomorrow ends 10th.

 

[peteb]

Wait. Starts tomorrow ends 10th.

Doh.........thanks!!

 

[rvdborgt]

Now announced here:

Sorry, you just missed it...

We're celebrating 50 years of unlimited rail travel in Europe by offering 50% off selected Interrail Passes for a limited time only. Travel longer for less with Interrail and explore Europe by train.

www.interrail.eu

 

[Segedunum]

Naturally for most of us such length trips aren't really possible, but say I was to use one of these for several trips, is there a limit to the number of Eurostar passholder fares that could be purchased?

Of course I know its just a case of one domestic journey at the start and end of validity.

 

[Mike395]

Naturally for most of us such length trips aren't really possible, but say I was to use one of these for several trips, is there a limit to the number of Eurostar passholder fares that could be purchased?

Of course I know its just a case of one domestic journey at the start and end of validity.

You can only use Eurostar on your two 'domestic' days (these can be anywhere in your pass, not necessarily first and last day) as these are in your own country (in part) for UK residents.

 

[Flying Snail]

Naturally for most of us such length trips aren't really possible,

I reckon I'd get more days used from a 15 day out of 2 month flexi pass than I would from a 1 month continuous.

The sale passes being non-refundable is also a risk if you buy one now to use later in the year and there are new restrictions on travel.

 

[Segedunum]

You can only use Eurostar on your two 'domestic' days (these can be anywhere in your pass, not necessarily first and last day) as these are in your own country (in part) for UK residents.

Duly noted, thank you. I suppose there's ample cheap flights to Europe these days.

As I'm still in the youth category, purchasing say, a two month pass and using it for two separate weeks and a weekend or so in between would make it still more affordable than separate passes.

Naturally we have travel restrictions that may come to blight us once more, which is the risk.

 

[Richard Scott]

You can only use Eurostar on your two 'domestic' days (these can be anywhere in your pass, not necessarily first and last day) as these are in your own country (in part) for UK residents.

No, you can use Eurostar at any time provided you have a reservation.

 

[Mike395]

No, you can use Eurostar at any time provided you have a reservation.

Interesting, the app very much implied I couldn't (but then the app version of the pass is deficient in several ways so it doesnt surprise me)

 

[Richard Scott]

Interesting, the app very much implied I couldn't (but then the app version of the pass is deficient in several ways so it doesnt surprise me)

As far as I know Eurostar is counted as a trip outside of country of residence. I've certainly made three trips on Eurostar on the same ticket in the past with no issues.

 

[rvdborgt]

As far as I know Eurostar is counted as a trip outside of country of residence. I've certainly made three trips on Eurostar on the same ticket in the past with no issues.

The fact that staff didn't object doesn't mean the rules allow it... I suppose this was with a paper pass?

 

[scarby]

Thanks for spotting this, peteb.

It means a month's pass with the offer is the same as the regular price for 7 days within a month.

 

[Segedunum]

The fact that staff didn't object doesn't mean the rules allow it... I suppose this was with a paper pass?

I've been in contact with InterRail who have confirmed that you can't make more than one return trip on Eurostar as its partly within your country of residence.

 

[blackfive460]

I've been in contact with InterRail who have confirmed that you can't make more than one return trip on Eurostar as its partly within your country of residence.

I wonder how they intend to impose that rule?
I've made many E* journeys with Interrail passholder fares, though never more than two with an individual pass and always with paper passes and have never been asked to show it so unless the ticket issuing systems; I'd generally used SNCB, are set up to reject a third use of the pass number, which seems doubtful, I dare say it's easy to circumvent the rule.

 

[rvdborgt]

I wonder how they intend to impose that rule?

The mobile pass won't add a journey to your pass after you've used the two inbound/outbound journeys.

I've made many E* journeys with Interrail passholder fares, though never more than two with an individual pass and always with paper passes and have never been asked to show it so unless the ticket issuing systems; I'd generally used SNCB, are set up to reject a third use of the pass number, which seems doubtful, I dare say it's easy to circumvent the rule.

Does the SNCB website reject pass cover numbers when you try to use them a third time? Never noticed that... although I never booked that way.
You can always call SNCF or SNCB for a reservation. No pass cover number needed, reservation is sent via mail, no booking fee.

 

[Segedunum]

The mobile pass won't add a journey to your pass after you've used the two inbound/outbound journeys.

This part is concerning as I was told in the same exchange with InterRail that there's no need to use either the outbound or inbound in any particular order at any time during validity.

In theory I could fly out on day 1, travel back to GB on E* on day 10 then travel out on day 15 before flying back again.

 

[Mike395]

This part is concerning as I was told in the same exchange with InterRail that there's no need to use either the outbound or inbound in any particular order at any time during validity.

In theory I could fly out on day 1, travel back to GB on E* on day 10 then travel out on day 15 before flying back again.

Yes - you just cant add any more Eurostar/UK journeys in - you can use the inbound/outbound in any order you like in the overall context of your pass!

The mobile pass is a bit glitchy in my experience (I'm in dispute with them currently over one glitch that actively cost me money - if you need to change your inbound/outbound dates make sure you do it ahead of the day of travel as it won't let you deselect them on the day, which I think is terrible design as it's unclear and you wouldn't have the issue with a paper pass) but the mobile version is easier overall if you can cope with a bit of faff to get journey on your pass displaying correctly on the ticket.

 

[Richard Scott]

I've been in contact with InterRail who have confirmed that you can't make more than one return trip on Eurostar as its partly within your country of residence.

Oh, I had that wrong, I did think that Eurostar didn't count as a trip within country of origin when it first became valid. Sure I read it somewhere but obviously not!

 

[philthetube]

I have just spent £462 for a 3 month over 60 first class pass, happy days.

 

[morrisobrien]

I have just spent £462 for a 3 month over 60 first class pass, happy days.

ENJOY!

 

[rvdborgt]

Yes - you just cant add any more Eurostar/UK journeys in - you can use the inbound/outbound in any order you like in the overall context of your pass!

Yes, that's what I meant. The mobile pass will just not let you add a journey in your country of residence when you have used both of your inbound/outbound journeys.

The mobile pass is a bit glitchy in my experience (I'm in dispute with them currently over one glitch that actively cost me money - if you need to change your inbound/outbound dates make sure you do it ahead of the day of travel as it won't let you deselect them on the day, which I think is terrible design as it's unclear and you wouldn't have the issue with a paper pass) but the mobile version is easier overall if you can cope with a bit of faff to get journey on your pass displaying correctly on the ticket

It's not a good idea to activate a travel day on your pass if you're not entirely sure you're going to use it. That is valid for a mobile and for a paper pass. If you fill out the paper pass in advance (travel day or inbound/outbound), you can't undo that. With the mobile pass, there's a warning each time when you're about to activate a travel day, whether you can undo that or not. I generally do not activate a travel day in advance. I didn't do that on a paper pass and I don't do that with a mobile pass.

 

[kingston_toon]

So let's say in theory I have a one month InterRail pass and book a cheap easyJet flight to Inverness, then the next day take the train to London and then on to Paris. Spend a few days travelling round Europe then a cheap Ryanair flight back to the UK. Work a few days, then fly back out to somewhere else in Europe by Ryanair and spend a few more days travelling round Europe by train, and Ryanair back to the UK. Work. Out again, some train travel, then back again for work. And finally back out to Europe at the end of the month, bit of train travel, early Eurostar from Brussels to St Pancras and then train to Inverness. Next day fly easyJet back to London and work.

This is totally legit, right?

Sadly I can't afford to take the entire month off work but a series of long weekends would work nicely!

 

[rvdborgt]

So let's say in theory I have a one month InterRail pass and book a cheap easyJet flight to Inverness, then the next day take the train to London and then on to Paris. Spend a few days travelling round Europe then a cheap Ryanair flight back to the UK. Work a few days, then fly back out to somewhere else in Europe by Ryanair and spend a few more days travelling round Europe by train, and Ryanair back to the UK. Work. Out again, some train travel, then back again for work. And finally back out to Europe at the end of the month, bit of train travel, early Eurostar from Brussels to St Pancras and then train to Inverness. Next day fly easyJet back to London and work.

This is totally legit, right?

Yup.

 

[jamesontheroad]

So let's say in theory I have a one month InterRail pass and book a cheap easyJet flight to Inverness, then the next day take the train to London and then on to Paris. Spend a few days travelling round Europe then a cheap Ryanair flight back to the UK. Work a few days, then fly back out to somewhere else in Europe by Ryanair and spend a few more days travelling round Europe by train, and Ryanair back to the UK. Work. Out again, some train travel, then back again for work. And finally back out to Europe at the end of the month, bit of train travel, early Eurostar from Brussels to St Pancras and then train to Inverness. Next day fly easyJet back to London and work.

This is totally legit, right?

Absolutely. The 2 and 3 month passes are brilliant value ways of covering several shorter trips during the period.

 

[Merseysider]

Thanks for posting this! Got a 3 month 1st class pass sorted for next Spring. Now gonna be living off pot noodles and water for the rest of this month...

 

[cambsy]

Thanks for posting too,Ill get the 1month 1st class pass, as early birthday present, its late August, and do probably 15 or so days, as full month off, is hard to get with work etc, but even if use, just for 15 or so days, it’s great value for money, just got to get planning now.

 

[jamesontheroad]

How does the Interrail mobile app evidence country of residence?

I ask because I am a UK/RoI citizen living in Sweden. But if I buy the pass with a GB credit card and my GB identity, what is to prove that I am resident (or not) of Sweden?

(Purely hypothetical question, you understand... )

 

[rvdborgt]

How does the Interrail mobile app evidence country of residence?

I ask because I am a UK/RoI citizen living in Sweden. But if I buy the pass with a GB credit card and my GB identity, what is to prove that I am resident (or not) of Sweden?

The app will mention the country of residence below the generated QR code, along with name, date of birth and ID number. It is up to you to be able to prove that you live there, e.g. by a residency card.

 

[lachlan]

How does the outward/inward journey work when using Eurostar? Would both an LNER journey and the Eurostar service (excluding seat reservation) be covered by the free outward/inward journey?