Up to two children aged between 5 and 15 can travel free with each adult who purchases a Kids Go Free ticket.
Check out our Kids Go Free section
What are the benefits?
Free travel for kids offering great value family travel.
Available off-peak all week, all year round - even in the school holidays.
No need to book in advance.
Free entry for kids at some of Scotland's top attractions.
How can I buy my ticket?
Online from this link
ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33
From a Ticket Vending Machine at stations
At a staffed station
On-train when boarding at a station where no booking facilities are available.
When can I travel?
You can travel anytime at the weekend and on off-peak trains Monday to Friday.
Outward and return travel must be made on the same day.
Off-peak generally means after 9.15am (9.00am for journeys in Strathclyde) with some additional restrictions in the evening peak.
Restrictions may apply on other operators' services. Please check before travelling.
Which routes can I travel on?
Available for Standard Class travel on all routes in Scotland.
Available on all opertors' services.
Do I need to book in advance?
No.
Is the ticket subject to availability?
No.
Kids Go Free Attractions
You can show your Kids Go Free ticket at some of Scotland's top attractions to get a free child place with each fare paying adult.
Click here to view a list of particpating attractions.
Sample Fares
From To Kids Go Free price* You save*
Glasgow Queen Street
Edinburgh
£12.10
£12.10
Glasgow Central
Ayr
£10.00
£10.00
Kirkcaldy
Edinburgh
£9.00
£9.00
Paisley
Glasgow Central
£3.70
£3.70
Stirling
Glasgow Queen Street
£7.80
£7.80
* Based on 1 adult and 2 children travelling together.
Fares valid from 2 January 2012 until further notice.
Other Information
Do I need to make a reservation? No
Do Railcard discounts apply? No further discounts apply.
Do child discounts apply? No further discounts apply.
Can I upgrade to First Class? Yes
Can I get a refund? Yes
Subject to a £10 administration fee for unused tickets surrendered before the date of outward travel.
Can I make a change to my travel plans? Yes
You can change your travel plans before the outward journey subject to a £10 administration fee.
Can I break my journey? No
You cannot break your journey other than for connectional purposes.
