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Super Off-Peak

Super Off-Peak fares are value for money tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy.
What are the benefits?
  • Value for money.
  • You can buy Super Off-Peak Return tickets any time before you travel - 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 Monday to Thursday on trains departing after 09.15am.
  • Not valid on Fridays or certain other peak days.
  • Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the outward portion of the ticket.
  • Return travel 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 on some longer distance routes.
  • Available on all operators' services.
Do I need to book in advance?

No.

Is the ticket subject to availability?

No.

Sample Fares

From To Price
Edinburgh Aberdeen £52.40
Edinburgh Inverness (via Aviemore) £52.40
Glasgow Aberdeen £52.40
Glasgow Inverness (via Aviemore) £52.40

Fares valid from 2 January 2012 until further notice.

Other Information

Do I need to make a reservation? No

  • You can reserve a seat on longer distance services on request.

Do Railcard discounts apply? Yes

  • Standard National Railcard discounts apply.

    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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