ScotRail – Discover Scotland by train

ScotRail – Discover Scotland by train

ScotRail, Scotland’s national rail operator, makes travelling across the country - and to or from Scotland’s islands - easier than ever. Whether you're planning a seamless coast-to-city journey or connecting from rail to ferry for an island escape, ScotRail brings you closer to the heart of Scotland with fast, reliable and great‑value train services.

Why travel with ScotRail?

ScotRail operates an extensive rail network spanning major cities, towns and rural regions across Scotland - including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, and many more. From urban hubs to remote Highland landscapes, ScotRail trains provide easy access to the terminals that connect directly with CalMac ferry routes.

Great value, all day, every day

With no peak fares across Scotland, ScotRail makes travelling affordable all day long - and ideal for planning rail journeys that match up with your scheduled ferry departure. Get onboard with great value train travel – here are some of the best ways you can save*:

• Kids for a quid - Up to four children aged 5-15 travel for £1 return with a paying adult, and under 5s travel free.
• Anytime - With no peak fares, you can get great value tickets all day, every day.
• GroupSave - Save up to 1/3 when you travel on selected routes as a group of 3, 4, or 5.
• Advance - Save up to 60% on train travel across Scotland when you book in advance.
• Railcards - You could save at least 1/3 on your train travel with a railcard.

View more ticket options and ways to save

*Conditions apply. See ScotRail website for details.

Explore Scotland by rail and sea

ScotRail provides convenient rail links to ferry ports serving Scotland’s west coast islands. Train stations near CalMac terminals make it simple to transition from rail to sea with minimal hassle.

Key connections include:

• Oban – gateway to Mull, Coll, Tiree, Lismore and the Inner Hebrides
• Largs – for Great Cumbrae
• Gourock – for Dunoon and Kilcreggan
• Mallaig – connections to Skye, the Small Isles and more
• Wemyss Bay – direct link to Rothesay (Isle of Bute)
• Ardrossan Harbour – rail access to ferries for Arran

These stations are strategically located to support smooth onward travel to island destinations served by CalMac’s extensive network.

Start your adventure

With ScotRail and CalMac working together, exploring Scotland couldn’t be simpler. Travel from city centres to coastal harbours by rail, then sail onward to breathtaking islands - all in one seamless journey.

Start planning your Rail & Sail adventure today.