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Off-Peak Day Return

A simple discounted ticket for travel on all off-peak trains, for shorter journeys. Offers great value and flexibility with no need to book in advance.
What are the benefits?
  • Great value.
  • No need to book in advance
How can I buy my ticket?
  • Online from this link
  • From a Ticket Vending Machine at stations
  • ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33
  • At a staffed station
  • On-train when boarding at a station where no booking facilities are available
  • From Rail Appointed Travel Agents
When can I travel?
  • You can travel anytime at the weekend and on off-peak trains Monday to Friday.
  • Off-peak generally means after 9.15am (9.00am for journeys in Strathclyde) with some additional restrictions in the evening peak.  Please check before travelling.
  • Outward and return travel must be made on the same day.
Which routes can I travel on?
  • Available for Standard Class travel on all short distance routes.
  • Available on all opertors' services.
Do I need to book in advance?

No.

Is the ticket subject to availability?

No.

Sample fares

From To Price
Stonehaven Aberdeen £6.20
Dumfries Carlisle £5.80
Perth Dundee £8.00
Bathgate Edinburgh £6.20
Glasgow Edinburgh £12.10
Kirkcaldy        Edinburgh             £9.00
Ayr Glasgow £10.00
Bishopbriggs Glasgow £2.20
Paisley Glasgow £3.70
Stirling Glasgow £7.80

Fares valid from 2 January 2012 until further notice.

Other Information

Do I need to make a reservation? No

Do Railcard discounts apply? Yes

Do child discounts apply? Yes

  • 50% discount for children aged 5-15. Under 5's travel free.

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? Yes

  • You can break your journey at stations along the route of travel.
ScotRail is operated by FirstGroup

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