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The Great West Way is a 125-mile touring route between London, Bath and Bristol, based on ancient routes, roaming through idyllic countryside, quaint villages and elegant towns.
The best and most relaxing way to explore the route is by rail, and the Great West Way Discoverer pass allows you unlimited off-peak train and bus travel between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, with options to branch off in the Thames Valley, Cotswolds and Wiltshire – all with just a single ticket.
There are three Great West Way Discoverer routes available, giving you the opportunity to explore the area in one-day instalments or over the duration of a week.
The East route covers the railway line from London Paddington and London Waterloo to Swindon, Pewsey and Salisbury, and is available as a one-day or seven-day pass.
The West route covers the railway line from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon, Pewsey and Salisbury and is available as a one-day or seven-day pass.
The Global route combines both the East and West passes and covers the entire route between London, Bath and Bristol, available as a seven-day pass only.
Curious travellers can discover the essence of England along the Great West Way.
Route | Great West Way 1-day pass | Great West Way 7-day pass |
---|---|---|
East | £75.00 | £171.00 |
West | £26.00 | £75.00 |
Global | Only available as a seven-day pass | £257.00 |
If visiting the UK from abroad, discounted international Discoverer passes can be purchased through our rail partners ACP Rail through their website ACPrail.com
Read the latest edition of the Great West Way Travel Magazine
With a Great West Way Discoverer pass, there are plenty of attractions you can visit, including some of the country’s most treasured landmarks. See the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, the Roman Baths in Bath, or explore the beautiful market towns of Bradford-on-Avon, Henley and Windsor along the way. Visit GreatWestWay.co.uk to plan your adventure.
Download a PDF version of the Great West Way map (PDF, 2382 KB)
Passes are valid from 09:20 - 00:00 on a chosen day of travel, except for departures from Paddington 16:40 - 19:16 inclusive Monday – Friday (not public holidays).
Children (aged 5-15 inclusive) – 50%, Railcard Holders – 10% (applies to 16-25, Family, HM Forces, Senior, Disabled Persons and Two Together Railcards – where Child discounts apply under a Railcard scheme the Child receives a 55% discount off the Adult fare). No further discounts apply, including for holders of PRIV / FIP / TADA facilities – these customers should buy an appropriate discount rail ticket and pay separately for bus travel.
Holders of Adult / Child Standard Class passes or tickets may travel in First Class accommodation on payment of the difference between the First Class and Standard Class full fare of the journey being made.
Reservations for particular journeys are not compulsory, but for busy trains are advisable (i.e. mainlines in peak hours). It is not necessary to validate a pass in order to reserve a seat in advance. Normal fees are payable (where charged).
Many local trains have Standard Class accommodation only. This has been accounted for in the price of the First Class Passes.
The Great West Way ticket is non-transferable and must only be used by the person or persons specified on the ticket.
The Great West Way pass is not valid on CrossCountry Trains services, special excursions, privately owned railways, steam services, London Underground trains, buses (other than those listed), nor any other services not mentioned.
The partners reserve the right to change prices without notice whether such changes are related or not to alterations in the rates of exchange.
Full refunds are permitted (minus a £10 admin fee per booking, not per ticket) until 23:59 the day before the start date of the ticket. No refunds are permitted on or after the start date of the ticket. Customers are advised to ensure that they have appropriate Travel Insurance to cover the cost of unused tickets, where they are unable to use the ticket or claim a refund on unused or partially used tickets.
Where a Pass forms part of an inclusive Tour Package, it is not separately refundable. Where no other cancellation charges are specified by travel agent, the cancellation charge will be a minimum of 15%. Special offers are not refundable. Neither the Participating Operators nor their Agents can accept any responsibility for any failure in the provision of any special offers included. Refunds should not be returned to the Freepost address listed on this ticket cover but to the agent you originally purchased it through. Seat and Sleeper reservations are non-refundable.
GWR is not responsible for tickets or vouchers, which are lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed. Refunds cannot be authorised in such cases. Therefore, travel insurance is recommended.
The Great West Way Discoverer pass is valid on the following train and bus routes, subject to change or alteration.
All routes included in East and West regions
Local bus routes are subject to amendment, please check online for latest information.
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