Explore Scotland’s biggest cities, and take a trip or two to the fantastic places nearby.
Whether you’re a foodie, historical buff or thrill seeker, there’s plenty to keep you occupied with this three-day travel pass – all for £55.
Some of Edinburgh’s attractions are quite simply a must see, like the ancient castle and historic Royal Mile. But it’s not all about the past. Visit the New Town for some grand Georgian architecture and great eating spots. You’ll find an eclectic eating choice in Glasgow too with fantastic restaurants stretching across the city, all the way from the Gallery of Modern Art in the city centre, to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End.
If you’re more of a country type, your Rover pass can take you to the surrounding area too. The Kelpies in Falkirk, the world heritage site at Lanark and North Berwick beach are all within your grasp.
Key facts
Get three consecutive days’ unlimited travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including the Glasgow Subway for £55.
Benefits
- Great value
- Flexible – you choose when to travel
- Includes travel on the Glasgow Subway
- No need to book in advance
- Discounts for Railcard users
- Free travel for under 5s, and half price for children aged 5-15
- Hop-on, hop-off as much as you like
Need to know
- Only valid for Standard Class on ScotRail trains
- You can travel at any time, except on weekday trains before 09.16
- The three-day period starts on the first day of travel
- There’s a £10 admin fee for changes or refunds
What's included
You can use the Central Scotland Rover on these ScotRail services:
- Glasgow-Edinburgh services via either Falkirk High or Shotts
- Glasgow or Edinburgh to Alloa and Dunblane
- Glasgow Central or Queen Street to Partick
- Cumbernauld/Falkirk Grahamston services
- Edinburgh to North Berwick
- Edinburgh to Tweedbank
- Fife Circle as far as Markinch
You can also enjoy unlimited travel on the Glasgow SPT Subway.
Map of route
Download Central Scotland Rover map
How it works
Use your Central Scotland Rover travel pass in the same way you would any other train ticket. You can get off and rejoin the train at any station included in the routes. To use the Glasgow Subway, show your travel pass at the Subway ticket desk.
You can buy the Central Scotland Rover:
- From the ticket office at any staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- As an M-Pass mobile ticket – find out more
What it is
The M-Pass is a mobile ticket delivered to your phone.
Pass activation
After purchase you’ll receive an email with a link to activate your M-Pass and select your travel dates. The email will come from our partner ACP Rail International (sender: [email protected] )
Your travel dates must be:
- UK residents: within three months of the purchase date
- International visitors: within 11 months of the purchase date
Activate your pass when your travel dates are confirmed. You cannot make changes or get a refund after activation.
Pass delivery
Once you’ve activated your M-Pass, you’ll receive another email with the pass attached as a PDF file.
Before you travel download this M-Pass directly to your mobile phone.
You will need to show the M-Pass on your phone to station and on-train staff on request. Printouts are not accepted. You must also show valid photo ID.
Refunds
- The M-Pass is non-refundable once you've clicked "Activate" on the activation website
- You can apply for a refund, subject to a £10 administration fee, for each unused (unactivated) M-Pass cancelled before the expiry date
- To apply for a refund contact ACP Rail International at [email protected] and quote your transaction ID number (PNR)
Yes, you can get a refund, subject to a £10 administration fee, for each unused ticket given back to us before the date of travel. The M-Pass is also non-refundable once you've clicked "Activate" on the activation website.
Share- on Glasgow-Alloa/Dunblane services
- on Edinburgh-Alloa/Dunblane services
- on the Glasgow-Edinburgh services via either Falkirk High or Shotts
- East of Partick on the Helensburgh-Edinburgh and Argyle Line routes (ie NOT on stations between Helensburgh or Milngavie-Partick)
- on the Cumbernauld/Falkirk Grahamston services
- on the Edinburgh-North Berwick route
- on the Fife Circle as far as Markinch
- on the SPT subway
- The Central Scotland Rover gives you unlimited travel on ScotRail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow, including intermediate stations
- Present your ticket at Glasgow Underground stations and get a ticket for free travel on the subway
Download the Central Scotland Rover route map
Share- From the ticket office at any staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- Online, as an M-Pass mobile ticket
Standard National Railcard discounts apply to full-priced travel passes.
National Railcards include: 16-25, 26-30, Disabled Persons Railcard, Family & Friends, HM Forces, Senior and Two Together Railcards.
ShareYes, you have unlimited travel, but you can't change the travel validity period of travel passes.
ShareYes, you have the freedom to break up your journey as long as your travel pass is still valid.
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