Rail-and-sail

How it is used

Used in offers connecting inland stations with sea routes; check transfers and the sailings covered.

Example sentences

1. Our rail-and-sail booking included the train to the port and the afternoon ferry.

   The product combines two transport modes within one journey arrangement.

2. She checked whether the rail-and-sail fare included the bus between the station and terminal.

   A combined product's connecting ground transfer still needs confirmation.

Common collocations

• rail-and-sail ticket
• rail-and-sail connection

Related terms

• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.
• itineraryA detailed plan of a journey that lists the flights, dates, times and places in order, and often the hotels and activities too.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus