The diverse and scenic railway network in Scotland connects major cities, picturesque towns, and remote highland villages.
Travelling by train in Scotland is not only a practical means of transport, but also a fantastic opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the country.
Train Services #
ScotRail #
- ScotRail – Scotland’s Railway – website includes:-
- The Borders Railway – the longest new domestic railway to be built in the UK for over 100 years.
- Carlisle Line – Glasgow – Kilmarnock – Carlisle
- Far North Line – Inverness to Thurso and Wick
- Kyle Line – Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Stranraer Line – Glasgow – Ayr – Stranraer
- West Highland Line – Glasgow to Oban or Fort William and Mallaig.
- The Caledonian Sleeper – the most civilised way to travel between Scotland and London, allowing you to arrive refreshed at your destination of choice following your overnight journey.
- LNER – London North Eastern Railway – operator for the East Coast line.
- LUMO – Edinburgh – London – Edinburgh
Train Timetables #
- National Rail Enquiries – the definitive source of customer information for all passenger rail services on the National Rail network in England, Wales and Scotland.
Railway Information #
- Network Rail – responsible for managing the railway infrastructure in the United Kingdom.
It owns, operates, and develops most of the railway network in England, Scotland, and Wales, including tracks, signalling systems, bridges, tunnels, level crossings, and major railway stations.
Your onward journey #
- TrainTaxi – helping you find a Taxi at the end of your Train journey.
Friends of Scotland's Railways #
- Friends of The Kyle Line and Kyle Station Museum – one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. It goes from Inverness on the east coast of Scotland through to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west.
- Friends of the West Highland Lines – promoting development of the train services through the West Highlands.