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February 25, 2010.


 

 See Britain by rail

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BritRail allows train travel in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Britain, unlike Ireland, is not included on any Eurail pass, so if you want to travel by train here, you will need to purchase a BritRail Pass. Choose from a wide variety of passes: BritRail England FlexiPass, BritRail England Flexi Youth Pass, BritRail London Plus, BritRail + Ireland Pass, BritRail Consecutive Eurail Youth Pass, BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail Flexi Eurail Youth Pass, BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail Central Scotland Pass, or the BritRail Scottish Freedom.

Celtic Connection Backpacking bus tours of Ireland and Scotland.

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Haggis Backpackers Backpacking bus tours of Scotland, England and Wales  for 17-35 year olds. Enjoy all the things you'd expect to find in Scotland - dramatic scenery, blood thirsty history, screeching Bagpipes, wild Highlanders in Kilts (no underwear!) and MUCH MUCH MORE!

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MotoEuropa/IdeaMerge On-line guide to traveling Europe by car, with specific country and road information.   Includes bulletin boards, ride-share information and more. Great rental deals for those traveling 17 days or more.

MacBackpackers  offers 1, 3, 5, 7 day mini-bus (seats 18) tours of Scotland in addition to a hop-on, hop-off option.  I went on their five day tour of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye and had a great time (my driver was Tim). Tours can be booked at High Street Hostel or Castle Rock Hostel in Edinburgh or on-line.

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National Express bus travel in England, Scotland, and Wales.

  • Brit Xplorer Pass Offers unlimited travel throughout England, Scotland, and Wales within allotted travel time on National Express buses. 

Timberbush Tours Exclusive historic and romantic mini-coach tours tailor made for you. Friendly and informative guides. Flexible photograph stops.

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Wild in Scotland Mini-bus tours of Scotland for backpacker and young independent travellers.

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