Highland Railcard
An annual railcard for Highland residents which entitles holders to 50% off local rail travel.
Things you need to know...
What are the benefits?
- Save 50% each time you buy one of the following tickets:
- Anytime Single or Return
- Anytime Day Single or Return
- Off-Peak Return
- Off-Peak Day Return ticket
- You can easily save more than the cost of your Highland Railcard in one trip alone.
- You can take up to two children with you for a flat fare of £2 return each when you make a journey on your Highland Railcard.
Who can apply?
- The Highland Railcard is available to anyone aged 16 or over, permanently living in the following postcode areas:
- All IV except: IV12, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV36
- All KW
- All HS
- PA20 to PA38, PA41 to PA49, PA60 to PA78
- PH16, PH17, PH30 to PH44, PH49, PH50
- FK20, FK21
- G83
When can I travel?
- You can travel at anytime, but the price of your ticket will vary depending on the time of your selected journey.
- You must carry your Highland Railcard with you when you travel to validate your ticket.
Which routes can I travel on?
- Your Highland Railcard discount is only available for travel on the following routes:
- Mallaig/Fort William/Oban – Glasgow
- Wick/Thurso – Inverness
- Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Valid on ScotRail services only.
How can I buy my ticket?
- To buy your Highland Railcard you must complete the application form and provide proof of permanent residence in the qualifying area. (Click here to download the application form.)
- You can buy your Highland Railcard from:
- The following staffed stations:
- Inverness, Dingwall, Kyle of Lochalsh,Wick, Thurso, Oban, Fort William, Mallaig
- By post to the following address enclosing your application form, proof of residence and payment:
- Highland Railcard Applications
Travel Centre
Inverness Railway Station
Station Square
Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1LE
- Highland Railcard Applications
- The following staffed stations:
Click here to find out more about our Highland Railcard.
The Highland Railcard costs £7.50 and is valid for 12 months.
Examples of the savings you could make with your Highland Railcard are shown below:
| From | To | Anytime Day Return | Price with a Highland Railcard | You Save |
| Kyle | Inverness | £19.70 | £9.85 | £9.85 |
| Wick/Thurso | Inverness | £21.00 | £10.50 | £10.50 |
| From | To | Anytime Return | Price with a Highland Railcard | You Save |
| Oban | Glasgow | £32.40 | £16.20 | £16.20 |
| Fort William | Glasgow | £42.20 | £21.10 | £21.10 |
| Mallaig | Glasgow | £49.30 | £24.65 | £24.65 |
Fares valid from 2 January 2010 until further notice.
