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Find your Railcard

Over 20 million people in Great Britain can save with one of our Railcards. Which one will you get?

16-25 Railcard

For those aged 16-25, save a 1/3 off rail fares for days out, seeing family and friends and even festivals!

Senior Railcard

For those aged 60 and over, save 1/3 off rail fares for days out, holidays, seeing family and friends, and theatre trips!

Two Together Railcard

For two named people travelling together, get an average annual saving of £89 plus special partner discounts!

Disabled Persons Railcard

If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult, you may qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard

26-30 Railcard

Valid for those aged 26-30. For just £30, save 1/3 on most rail fares to travel across Britain for a year!

Family & Friends Railcard

Children aged 5-15 get 60% discount on kids fares! Up to four adults and four children can travel on one card.

Network Railcard

For those travelling in the South East, aged 16 or over. Get an average annual saving of £122 plus partner discounts.

For those aged 16 or 17. Enjoy 50% off standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets, for just £30 a year.

Veterans Railcard

If you are a veteran of the UK Armed Forces, you may qualify for a Veterans Railcard. Save a 1/3 on most rail fares.

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Need help getting or using your Railcard?

Need help? Find out everything you need to know about purchasing, using and renewing your Railcard.

How do I renew my Railcard online?

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If you bought your Railcard online, you will be able to renew it when it is within 30 days of the expiry date.

Railcards bought at a train station cannot be renewed online.

What is the digital Railcard download code?

If you bought a digital Railcard, you will need a download code to add your Railcard to your Railcard app.

Your digital Railcard download code will be sent to your registered email address after purchase. You can also generate a new download code by logging into your account.

How do I get cheap train tickets?

With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares.

This guide contains ways to get cheap train tickets, including getting the most out of your Railcard, finding promotions and booking in advance.

How do I log into my account?

If you are having trouble logging in or have forgotten your password, follow this guide to quickly get access to your Railcard account.

Can I get a refund due to COVID?

We understand the restrictions due to COVID mean some Railcard customers haven’t made all of the journeys they had planned. After careful consideration the government has confirmed to us that Railcards will remain non-refundable and will not be extended. 

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Passes & Offers for Holidays, Attractions & Travel in Scotland

Scotland can offer great value for money. Here’s our one-stop shop for great offers, deals and passes that can make trip planning easy and save your money. Before you visit Scotland's paid-for attractions, check if there are any hotel offers, attractions or travel passes, or dining out deals available. 

Get Outdoors and Enjoy Days Out this Spring and Summer in Scotland

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  • Travel around Scotland with ScotRail’s Kids for a Quid offer where kids can hop on board for just £1 with a paying adult.
  • Enjoy up to 50% off select attractions when you travel by bus, bike or on foot. Find out more about Good Journeys in Scotland.
  • Scotland offers a range of attractions that are free to enter , enjoy museums, galleries, ancient ruins and even some of our most spectacular castles, there’s plenty to choose from.
  • Explore Scotland's stunning islands and coasts with Stena Line  this summer, where kids aged 4 - 15 years go free.

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Kings College Chapel, Aberdeen

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  • This winter and spring support local businesses with Scotland Loves Local featuring a range of products, experiences, food & drink and more that gives back to Scottish towns, villages and businesses.
  • On the lookout for something special to add to your Sunday roast?  Go Rural and find what you're looking for at one of Scotland’s farms and farm shops. With a variety of meats, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, eggs, home baking, dairy and more all locally reared or produced, you’re guaranteed great quality and mouthwatering dishes. Many farms offer agritourism gift vouchers for tours and experiences, so if you're looking to take that farm trip a little further, you're in luck!

Find top offers & deals

From money-off attractions to travel passes, there are lots of ways to holiday for less in Scotland.

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Culzean Castle and Country Park

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Attractions and activity passes

Skip the queue and visit bucket list attractions at a discounted price.

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Sea Life Aquarium at Loch Lomond Shores

Family Passes & Offers

Make happy memories with our family friendly passes and exclusive offers.

Offers from across Scotland

Find the latest offers and best deals for your break from businesses on our website.

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Accommodation

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Things to do offers

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Food & Drink

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Regional Passes and Offers

Offers for Edinburgh, and the north east of Scotland.

Travel Passes & Offers

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Stagecoach MegaRider

For local travel by bus, the MegaRider bus ticket gives you unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses in a chosen area.

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Citylink Explorer Pass

Travel between cities and towns by coach with Citylink and make savings with 3-day, 5-day or 8-day passes.

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City Sightseeing Buses

Find hop-on, hop-off buses in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness and take in all the local attractions.

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BritRail Pass

Exclusively for international visitors, these passes allow unlimited travel through Scotland, England and Wales.

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Spirit of Scotland Travel Pass

This pass includes 4-day or 8-day unlimited rail travel, as well as ferry journeys, subway and tram services, bus routes and much more.

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ScotRail Club 50

Discounts and flat fares for over 50s with membership for £15 a year.

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ScotRail Railcards

Railcards are a great way to save money when you travel regularly.

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BritRail Passes

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BritRail provides international visitors to the UK with the freedom to keep to a flexible schedule while traveling throughout British rail’s extensive national network. BritRail’s range of rail passes offers unlimited train trips on each travel day as you journey across England, Scotland and Wales. Choose the BritRail pass that best suits your itinerary and hop on and off the train at exciting destinations like Edinburgh, London and Cardiff! What better way to visit Britain’s historic castles and countless landmarks than by train?

Discover the M-Passes

As the digital answer to rail travel, the M-Pass facilitates seamless travel by downloading your pass to your phone. With flexible and consecutive options to choose from, the M-Pass is easily scanned at the train station to start your journey. Once your purchase has been completed, an email will be sent with your activation code. For consecutive M-Passes you must select your first day of use and flexible M-Passes will select their intended dates of use. Flexible M-Pass holders get the added bonus of one free seat reservation for their trip!

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BritRail London Plus Pass

BritRail South West Pass

BritRail Spirit of Scotland Pass

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Popular Passes

The best way to explore England, Scotland and Wales is with a BritRail pass, allowing for unlimited train travel on Britain’s National Rail Network! Journey to popular cities throughout Britain while enjoying scenic views of England’s rolling hills, Scottish highlands and Welsh National Parks.

If you’re visiting England, your best bet to travel around the nine distinct regions of this beautiful country is by train. Enjoy coastal destinations like Brighton and vibrant cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool & beyond!

The BritRail South West Pass will bring you to cities in England such as London, Bath, Oxford, and popular destinations along the coast from Plymouth to Penzance! You can also visit Swansea and Cardiff in Wales making this the perfect pass to discover the southwestern region of Britain today!

Travelling the UK with a BritRail Pass

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