All aboard! Travelling around Scotland by train is often a rewarding way to see the very best of the country. Once aboard a train, you can sit back and enjoy your journey to some incredible destinations.

Where can I go by train?

There are rail connections to each of Scotland’s seven cities. The rail network links many of towns and villages across the country with main lines running north and south through the east and west, but you’ll find it is most dense in the central belt.

You can buy tickets at:

• Train stations
• From major travel agents
• Over the phone and online with a credit or debit card.

If the ticket office at the station is closed, there is usually an automatic ticket machine, but you can also buy a ticket on board from the inspector using cash or a credit/debit card. However, the inspector cannot always issue discounted or special offer tickets.

Three different types of train ticket are available for most journeys:

• Anytime tickets are unreserved standard class tickets which can be used at all times of day.
• Off-Peak tickets allow for cheaper travel during specific hours when the trains are not as busy.
• First Class tickets allow for travel in carriages with extra space, electrical sockets for laptops etc, and sometimes include complimentary refreshments.

Be sure to check the luggage, bicycle and animal guidelines in advance if you wish to use these facilities.