Friends Fare

Great value fare available for groups of three or four people travelling together. 

Things you need to know...

What are the benefits?

  • Travel together and save money.

How can I buy my ticket?

  • Online from this link
  • ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33
  • At a staffed station
  • From Rail Appointed Travel Agents

When can I travel?

  • You can travel on a range of services seven days a week.
  • Your Friends Fare ticket is only valid for the train journeys shown on your ticket.
  • Return travel is valid for one month from the date of outward travel. 
  • Both outward and return travel must be booked at time of purchase.
  • All members of the group must travel together on both the outward and return journeys.

Which routes can I travel on?

  • Available for Standard Class travel on the following routes:
    • Aberdeen to Inverness
    • Aberdeen to Edinburgh/Glasgow
    • Inverness to Edinburgh/Glasgow 
  • Available on ScotRail services only.

Do I need to book in advance?  √

  • Friends Fare must be booked no later than 6.00pm the day before travel.

Is the ticket subject to availability?  √

Click here to find out more about our Friends Fare ticket.

Sample Fares

From          

To                 Total
Price   

Price Per
Person*

 Aberdeen Inverness  £31.80 £7.95
 Aberdeen Edinburgh or Glasgow  £42.20 £10.55
Inverness Edinburgh or Glasgow  £42.20 £10.55

 

* Based on 4 people travelling together.
Fares valid from 2 January 2010 until further notice.

ScotRail is operated by FirstGroup