Scotrail is the main provider of rail services throughout Scotland. Along with helping millions of people to get to and from work every day, Scotrail also services many of the main tourist routes in Scotland and is a great way to see this beautiful country. At the recent National Transport Awards in London, Scotrail was named Public Transport Operator of the Year. Scotrail report punctuality of their trains at 94.2% and their reliability is assessed as 90%.

The West and North Highlands can be accessed by Scotrail services. Travellers can access Oban, Fort William and Mallaig from Glasgow Central Station. Oban is a three hour journey, while a further thirty minutes will take you on to Fort William. Mallaig is a five hour journey from Glasgow but you can sit back and enjoy some beautiful sights from the comfort of the train during this time. An advance single journey to Oban from Glasgow is currently £8.60 and you can expect to pay £11.70 for an advance single to Fort William. A day return ticket to both of these destinations will cost you £23.70. An advance single ticket to Mallaig is priced at £13.80 and a day return costs £31.40.

All advanced fares are subject to availability and must be booked by 6pm the day prior to travelling.

From Inverness, the North Highlands can be explored. Services run from Inverness station to Kyle of Lochalsh and Wick/Thurso. An advance single ticket to the former currently costs £11 and a day return ticket for this destination is priced at £19.10. Wick/Thurso can be reached on an advance single ticket for £10.20 and a day return is £20.40.

Such beautiful scenery is only a train journey away.

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