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Scotland by train
Your guide to train travel in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland rail passes
Explore Scotland with a rail pass
Popular train routes in Scotland
“Explore Scotland's hotspots by train”
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International
Domestic
From > To
Duration (h)
Changes
Transport
Edinburgh to Glasgow
0:50
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh to Aberdeen
2:20
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh to Inverness
3:20
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh to Dundee
1:15
Direct
ScotRail
Glasgow to Aberdeen
2:30
Direct
ScotRail
Glasgow to Inverness
3:15
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh to Stirling
0:40
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh to Perth
1:25
Direct
ScotRail
Glasgow to Stirling
0:35
Direct
ScotRail
Glasgow to Dundee
1:30
Direct
ScotRail
Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England
4:20
Direct
LNER
Edinburgh, Scotland to York, England
2:24
Direct
Train
Glasgow, Scotland to London, England
4:30
Direct
Avanti West Coast
Glasgow, Scotland to Manchester, England
3:13
1
Train
Glasgow, Scotland to Bristol, England
7:45
Direct
Train
Cairnryan, Scotland to Belfast, Northern Ireland
2:22
Direct
Ferry
Scotland train stations
Edinburgh Waverley
Glasgow Central
Aberdeen Station
Dundee Station
Perth Station
Edinburgh Waverley
Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aberdeen Station
Dundee Station
Perth, Perth PH2 8HF, United Kingdom
Good to know
The best time to travel to Scotland
The best time to visit England is from May to September, when the weather is warm and pleasant. Spring (March to May) brings mild temperatures and landscapes in bloom – ideal for visiting gardens and hiking.
Summer (June to August) is perfect for outdoor activities, festivals and trips to the beach, but it’s also peak season, with more tourists around. Autumn (September to November) brings vibrant colours and fewer tourists – great for city sightseeing and cultural events.
Winter (December to February) is cold and damp but ideal for museums, theatre and festive Christmas events, despite the shorter days. Overall, the months from May to September offer the best conditions for a trip through England.
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Destination
Scotland, Europe
Population: 5.4 million
Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)
Language: English
Capital: Edinburgh
Dialling code: +44
Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
