First ScotRail Train Times and Tickets

First ScotRail Trains

FIRST SCOTRAIL TRAINS operate 95% of passenger train services in Scotland, linking the major towns and cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.

ScotRail operates 2000 services a day, and also operates 341 out of the 344 passenger stations in Scotland of which 142 of those stations are staffed.

First ScotRail is the popular choice for express rail services between Scotland's major cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee and Aberdeen.

ScotRail also operates the West Highland Line and the Far North Line which take in some of the most picturesque & breathtaking scenery in Scotland, whilst covering destinations such as Fort William, Mallaig, Oban, Kyle and Wick.

ScotRail Caledonian Sleeper is also operated by ScotRail, linking Scotland with London on a comfortable overnight rail journey. The Caledonian Sleeper runs southbound from Inverness, Aberdeen, Fort William, Glasgow and Edinburgh (plus intermediate stops) and northbound from London Euston, 6 nights a week, it does not operate on Saturdays.

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About First ScotRail Trains

First ScotRail is a Train Operating Company of the UK that runs rail services across Scotland, to Carlisle, Newcastle and London. Scotrail operates 95% of the passenger rail services in Scotland and runs 2000 services per day.

First ScotRail also offers sleeper services from Scotland to London, please check with ScotRail if you wish to book a sleeping berth on their trains.

Standard and First Class accommodation are available from Scotrail. First Class travellers enjoy extra leg room, power sockets and complimentary drinks and refreshments onboard and in First Class lounges.

Cyclists are welcomed on all First ScotRail services, with between two and eight cycle spaces for use on each route. However, cyclists should note that cycle reservations are required for services from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh to Inverness, Aberdeen to Inverness, Glasgow to Oban, Fort William and Mallaig, Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, Wick and Thurso, and Newcastle and Glasgow to Stranraer.

ScotRail Sail and Rail Connections to Belfast

Connections to Belfast via Stranraer rail station on the Irish Rail and Sail package are provided by ScotRail. For more information inlcuding timetables and fares, visit our Irish Rail and Sail page.

First ScotRail Trains Contact Details

ScotRail Customer Relations
PO BOX 7030
Fort William
PH33 6WX

Primary phone: 0845 601 5929 or +44 1752 675670
Cycle Reservations Tel: 0845 601 5929
Assisted Travel Tel: 0800 912 2901

First ScotRail Trains Cycle Reservations Tel: 08457 222 333 or +44 1709 849200
First ScotRail Trains Assisted Travel Tel: 08457 443366 or +44 1709 84953

First ScotRail Train Tickets Explained

There are three primary groups of train tickets whose prices often vary quite considerably. Huge savings are able to be enjoyed simply by choosing the type of ticket most suited for your First ScotRail journey.

The three main types of First ScotRail train tickets and their essential characteristics are:-

Advance First ScotRail Train Tickets

• Not flexible: for travel on a specified First ScotRail train on a specified date
• Savings of up to 80% (sometimes more) compared with buying a ticket on the day of travel
• Limited availability of the really cheap tickets but may be booked up to 12 week in advance
• Are available on all long-distance routes, but not available for most short journeys
• Must be booked in advance and not later than the day before travel
• Are not refundable, but can be amended for a fee
  
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Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak First ScotRail Train Tickets

• With Off-Peak train tickets you can travel on any First ScotRail train outside the “peak” hours
• With Super Off-Peak tickets you may be restricted to traveling later, or not in the evening peak
• Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Return tickets enable you to travel back on any date within a calendar month
• Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day Return and Single tickets are valid for one day only
• Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak train tickets can be booked up to 15 minutes before the departure of your train
• Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak First ScotRail train tickets are refundable
  
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Anytime First ScotRail Train Tickets

• Offer complete flexibility: travel on any First ScotRail train on the date(s) your ticket is valid
• Anytime Single tickets allow you to to travel on the date shown on the ticket or on the next day
• Anytime Return tickets allow you to travel on the date shown on the ticket or within four days
• Anytime First ScotRail train tickets are available on all routes
• Anytime train tickets can be booked up to 15 minutes before the departure of your train
• Anytime First ScotRail train tickets are refundable
• Anytime train tickets cost more than other types of train tickets
  
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Other Types of First ScotRail Travel Tickets

In addition to the three types of primary train tickets for First ScotRail rail journeys there are:-

• London Travelcards
• PLUSBUS tickets
• Group tickets
• Groupsave tickets
• Sleeper service tickets
• Rail & Sail tickets (Portsmouth to Ryde and England to Ireland)
• Season tickets (any ticket that is valid for a week or longer)
  
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Cheapest First ScotRail Train Ticket

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