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Rail & Sail to the Western Isles

Rail and ferry tickets with Caledonian MacBrayne
What are the benefits?
  • Explore the beauty of the islands off the scenic Western Coast.
  • 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 from the date shown on the outward portion of the ticket.
Which routes can I travel on?
  • Available for Standard Class travel from any station in Scotland to and from the following destinations:
    • Craignure (Mull) via Oban
    • Castlebay (Barra) via Oban
    • Lochboisdale (South Uist) via Oban
    • Armadale (Skye) via Mallaig
    • Stornoway (Lewis) via Inverness (Scottish Citylink coach from Inverness to Ullapool)
  • Available on all opertors' services.
  • Rail and Sail to the Western Isles Off-Peak Returns are subject to availability based on ferry capacity only.
  • Rail and Sail to the Western Isles Off-Peak Returns do not need to be booked in advance.
Do I need to book in advance?

No.

Is the ticket subject to availability?

Yes.

  • Subject to availability based ferry capacity only.

Sample Fares

From To Via Price
Glasgow Castlebay Oban £61.60
Glasgow Craignure Oban £46.90
Glasgow Lochboisdale Oban  £61.60
Fort William Armadale Mallaig £25.70

Fares valid from 20 May 2012 until further notice.

Other Information

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

Do I need to make a reservation? No

Do Railcard discounts apply? No

Do child discounts apply? Yes

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

Can I upgrade to First Class? No

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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