Leisure
Whether you're exploring Scotland, taking a weekend away, or shopping with friends, you can find great deals and savings on your travel with ScotRail.
Choose from our great range of tickets below.
Enjoy great savings and hassle free travel when you book in advance on your own or with friends.
Book ahead and save up to 70% - plus added savings if you use a Railcard. For the best fares, book early – Advance Single tickets are available from 12 weeks before travel. Find out more
Where to buy
- Online
- From the ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- From a Rail Appointed Travel Agent
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Got a city break planned with your pals? Leave the car at home and go by train. Save money when three or four of you are travelling together, and save yourself the hassle of choosing a designated driver.
Where to buy
- Online
- From a ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- From a Rail Appointed Travel Agent
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When can I travel?
- You can travel on a range of services every day of the week
- Your Friends Fare ticket is only valid for the train journeys shown on your ticket
- Return travel is valid for one month from the date of outward travel
- Both outward and return travel must be booked at time of purchase and seats will be reserved for your group
- All members of the group must travel together on both the outward and return journeys
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, Friends Fare tickets must be booked no later than 18.00 the day before travel.
Is the ticket subject to availability?
Yes, so book early to make sure you get the ticket you want.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, seats will be reserved for your group on your chosen trains at the time of purchase.
Do railcard discounts apply?
No, railcard discounts aren't valid with Friends Fare.
Do child discounts apply?
No, but children aged 5-15 are classed as one person and under 5's travel free.
Can I upgrade to First Class?
No, not with Friends Fare
Can I get a refund?
No, refunds aren't available with this ticket.
Can I make a change to my travel plans?
You can change your travel plans before the outward journey. You will have to pay any difference in fare and a £10 administration fee for each ticket.
Visit any booking office, call the telesales outlet or visit the website that you bought your ticket from. Changes cannot be made on-board the train. If you board a train without a ticket and reservation for that service, a new ticket must be purchased.
Can I break my journey?
No, you can't break up your journey unless it's for connectional purposes.
Off-Peak tickets are for trains that are less busy, offering you cheaper fares and flexibility with no need to book in advance. Find out about our price promise
Where to buy
- Online
- From a ticket machine at stations
- From the ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- On-train when boarding at a station where there are no booking facilities
- From a Rail Appointed Travel Agent
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Which routes can I travel on?
Off-Peak tickets are available on all operators' services for Standard Class travel on all shorter distance routes.
Do I need to make a reservation?
You don't need to, but you can reserve a seat on selected services.
Can I upgrade to First Class?
Yes, absolutely.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, there's a £10 administration fee for unused tickets up to 28 days after the expiry of ticket.
Can I make a change to my travel plans?
Yes, you can change your travel plans before the outward journey for a £10 administration fee.
Can I break my journey?
Yes, you can break your journey at stations along the route you're travelling.
Great value for money for travelling when trains are less busy. Get our cheapest fares and flexibility, whether you purchase in advance or on the day. Available on journeys to/from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen that have an Off-Peak Day Return.
Only on Smartcard. Find out more about Smartcard and register here
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*You can apply for a refund online, on unused tickets surrendered before the date of outward travel. You can change your travel plans before the outward journey. Subject to admin fee.
Find the best adventure playground. Explore Scotland’s ruined castles, and lavish country houses. Book a cruise on a loch – or stand face to face with a rescued seal. Whatever adventure you’ve planned for the family, leave the car at home and take the train instead.
Find out more, including fantastic deals and great day out ideas, on our Kids Go Free page
Where to buy
- Online
- From a ticket machine at stations
- From the ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- On-train when boarding at a station where there are no booking facilities
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Which routes can I travel on?
Kids Go Free tickets are available for Standard Class travel on all routes in Scotland.
They're valid on all operators' services EXCEPT CrossCountry. They're not valid on East Coast services on Sundays between Edinburgh and Dundee after 15.45, but are allowed for longer journeys from Edinburgh to Montrose and beyond.
Do I need to make a reservation?
You don't need to, but you can reserve a seat on longer distance journeys.
Can I upgrade to First Class?
No. First Class upgrades and Weekend First supplements are not available.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, there's a £10 administration fee for unused tickets before the date of outward travel.
Can I make a change to my travel plans?
Yes, you can change your travel plans before your outward journey for a £10 administration fee.
Can I break my journey?
Only to make a connection.
Get up to 20% off when you travel with a group of ten people or more. No designated drivers, no convoys and missed turnings – ditching the cars and taking the train means you can sit back and relax with friends and family.
Where to buy
You’ll need to book over the phone at least 21 days in advance – call us now on 0344 811 0141.
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Got a day trip planned with a group of three, four or five people? Save up to a third on Off-Peak Day Return train tickets with GroupSave.
Where to buy
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- From a ticket office at a staffed station
- On-train when boarding at a station where there are no booking facilities
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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 with some additional restrictions in the evening peak
- Check dates before travelling as certain peak days might be not valid
- Outward and return travel must be made on the same day
Is the ticket subject to availability?
No, but we do reserve the right to remove the option for GroupSave tickets during times of expected high demand such as large events.
Do I need to make a reservation?
There's no need to reserve your seats.
Do railcard discounts apply?
No.
Do child discounts apply?
No, but children aged 5-15 are classed as one person and under 5s travel free.
Can I upgrade to First Class?
No, not with GroupSave.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, there’s a £10 administration fee for unused tickets up to 28 days after the expiry of ticket.
Can I make a change to my travel plans?
Yes, you can change your travel plans before the outward journey for a £10 administration fee.
Can I break my journey?
No, you can't break your journey unless it's for connectional purposes.
Railcards can help you make great savings if you travel regularly.
It’s easy to apply, there’s a wide variety to choose from, and you could save up to 50% off the standard ticket price.
Take in the beauty of Scotland with unlimited train travel and journeys by coach, bus and ferry.
Travel passes are flexible so you get to move around Scotland at your own pace, choosing the days you travel on.
Travel throughout Scotland, exploring the many incredible places we have to offer. Get four days of unlimited travel over eight consecutive days for £139 or eight out of 15 days for £179.
Take a breathtaking journey through the North and West Highlands with four days of unlimited travel over eight consecutive days for £81.50.
Take in the hustle and bustle of Glasgow and Edinburgh with three consecutive days of unlimited Off-Peak travel for £39.
Enjoy two consecutive days of unlimited off-peak travel within around an hour of Scotland’s biggest cities. £18 for an adult ticket, or £34 for a family pass (two adults and two children).
Travel in style with a last-minute upgrade to First Class. Weekend First is available on Saturdays and Sundays – just ask your conductor once you’re on the train. It's available on these routes:
- Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Edinburgh/Glasgow - Aberdeen
- Edinburgh/Glasgow - Inverness
- Aberdeen - Inverness
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Which tickets can I use Weekend First with?
Weekend First is valid in conjunction with the following ticket types:
- Anytime
- Anytime Day
- Off-Peak Return
- Off-Peak Day Return
They cannot be used in conjunction with:
- Advance Single
- Flexipass
- Friends Fare
- GroupSave
- Kids Go Free
- Season Ticket
- Smart Super Off-Peak Day Return
- Travel passes
- Special promotional fares such as Club 50
Rail & Sail tickets combine train and ferry travel in one ticket. There’s no need to queue at the ferry ticket office, and it gives you great value travel to some incredible destinations across Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
There's no need to book in advance, unless you’re going to Belfast. Your ticket will be subject to availability based on ferry capacity.
Where to buy
- From a ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- On-train when boarding at a station where no booking facilities are available
- To Belfast and the Clyde Coast online
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Rail & Sail to Orkney and Shetland
Discover the beauty of Orkney and Shetland. Travel from stations in Scotland to:
- Kirkwall via Aberdeen
- Kirkwall or Stromness via Thurso and Scrabster
- Lerwick (Shetland Isles) via Aberdeen
We even include taxi transfer between Thurso and Scrabster. You can book your taxi on 01847 893 434.
Rail & Sail to Mull, Skye and the Outer Hebrides
See the Munros of Skye, the eagles on Mull, or the wild and beautiful Outer Hebrides. Travel from stations in Scotland to:
- Craignure on Mull via Oban
- Castlebay on Barra via Oban
- Lochboisdale on South Uist via Oban
- Armadale on Skye via Mallaig
- Stornoway on Lewis via Inverness, and a coach from Inverness to Ullapool
Rail & Sail to the Clyde Coast
Head for an adventure on the Clyde Coast with a Rail & Sail Clyde Coast ticket. You can travel from stations in Scotland to:
- Dunoon (Cowal) via Gourock
- Rothesay (Bute) via Weymss Bay
- Briodick (Arran) via Ardrossan Harbour
Rail & Sail to Belfast
Visit Belfast with no baggage check-ins or airport transfers. Travel from any station in Scotland to Belfast via Ayr and Cairnryan.
Coach links to the Stena ferry at Cairnryan are included in your ticket price. You'll need to book in advance, and travel on the date shown on your ticket. You can’t take pets with you, and travel is subject to availability based on ferry capacity.
Explore Glasgow or Edinburgh with a ticket that combines rail travel and a one day hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing bus tour.
Discover some of the major sights and attractions: Glasgow Cathedral, Riverside Museum and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on the open top bus tour of Glasgow; Holyrood, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Old Town on the open top bus tour of Edinburgh.
Available from/to
- Greenock West/Greenock Central - Glasgow Sightseeing. Train to Glasgow Central, tours depart from Radisson Blu hotel, Wellington Street
- Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Sightseeing. Train to Glasgow Queen Street, tours depart from George Square
- Dalmeny/Inverkeithing/Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh Bus Tour. Train to Edinburgh Waverley, tours depart from Waverley Bridge
Where to buy
- From the ticket office at a staffed station
- By phone on 0344 811 0141
- On-train when boarding at a station where there are no booking facilities
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Visiting Scotland? There's no better way to see Scotland than by train. If you're visiting us from overseas, why not explore with ScotRail.