Sometimes it's not easy deciding which type of BritRail pass is right for you. But normally if you have a good idea what your travel will be like, you can get a good idea about what you'll need.

Usually the BritRail consecutive pass is ideal for those who are traveling for a short period of time and have a set itinerary in mind. These passes come in 3, 4, 8, 15, 22 days and 1 month consecutively.

But perhaps you may want to be a little more flexible because your itinerary isn't set in stone. Therefore the BritRail Flexipass would be ideal for you. This rail pass lets you come and go as you please without restrictions. These passes come in 3, 4, 8, 15 days within a 2 month period.

Try to decide on how many cities you want to visit, compared to the amount of time you're in the UK. From there it makes it much easier to decide.

For example: If you are visiting the UK for three weeks and visiting four cities, The four days in two months BritRail flexipass would be ideal for you.

The 22 days rail pass might be a good idea as well. However, the 22 day pass is more ideal for those who do not have set game plan and wish to keep their plans open.

In a nutshell:

A BritRail Consecutive day pass provides unlimited rail travel on any day or all days for the duration of the pass. For example. If you have a 15 day consecutive pass you have 15 days to complete all your rail travel. Your railpass begins on the first day of use.

A BritRail Flexipass is valid for a specific number of days within a longer period. For example. If you have a 15 day railpass within a 2 month period, you may choose any 15 days you wish within that two month period. Your railpass begins on the first day of use.