Rail & Sail Off-Peak Returns to the Northern Isles

Through fares to the Northern Isles.  Ticket inludes rail travel to the ferry port, plus connecting ferry crossing with NorthLink Ferries.

Things you need to know...

What are the benefits?

• Explore the beauty of the Orkney and Shetland Isles.
• Great value all in one ticket.

How can I buy my ticket?

• ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33.
• At a staffed station.
• On-train when boarding at a station where no booking facilities are available

When can I travel?

• Monday to Friday on trains departing after 9.15 am and on any service at the weekend.
• Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
• Return journeys must be made within one month of the outward journey.

Which routes can I travel on?

• Available for Standard Class travel from any station in Scotland to and from the following destinations:
  • Kirkwall (Orkney Isles) via Aberdeen
  • Kirkwall (Orkney Isles) via Thurso (Stagecoach bus service from Thurso to Scrabster)
  • Lerwick (Shetland Isles) via Aberdeen
  • Stromness (Orkney Isles) via Thurso (Stagecoach bus service from Thurso to Scrabster)
• Available on all opertors' services.

Do I need to book in advance?  ×

Is the ticket subject to availability?  √

• Subject to availibility based on ferry capacity only.

Click here to find out more about our Rail & Sail Off-Peak Returns to the Northern Isles.

Sample fares

Fares valid from 2 January 2010 until further notice.

There are also Anytime fares available from any station in Scotland to and from the Northern Isles.