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Offshore Return

The following terms and conditions apply to this type of ticket. Please note that some tickets have restrictions on the days or times you can travel. Please check before you travel.

Terms and Conditions

Description

Offshore return is available from Aberdeen and Montrose stations only. It has a validity of two calendar months to permit travel by offshore oil rig workers.

Single or Return

Return

Operator

  • ScotRail

Standard Class Ticket Code

OSR

Availability

Purchase Location

Aberdeen or Montrose stations only.

Purchase Availability

North Sea oil-rig workers only, by permit.

Pre-booking Requirement

No.

Reservations Compulsory

No

No, but you can reserve a seat on many longer distance services and reservations are recommended on busy services. Please note that some train services are designated as reservation only, regardless of ticket held.

Discounts

Children

No

Railcards

No

Outward Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid any day, as dated on the ticket.

Time Of Travel

Outward travel valid at any time on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following day.

Return Journey

Day Of Travel

Return valid any day within two calendar months of the date on the ticket.

Time Of Travel

Return travel valid at any time until 04:29 the following day after the last day of validity.

Refunds

For tickets purchased until 31 March 2026:

Normal refund rules apply.

For tickets purchased from 1 April 2026:

Refundable until 23:59 the day before the ticket becomes valid for travel.

Not refundable once the ticket has become valid for travel unless Condition 30 of the National Rail Conditions of Travel (failure of train service) applies.

In exceptional circumstances a refund may be considered on unused or part-used tickets that have become valid for travel. In such cases an application must be made to the retailer within 28 days of the expiry date of the ticket and should include the reason for non-use. Additional evidence may be requested, refunds will be on a discretionary basis, and any use made of the ticket may mean that in some circumstances no refund will be due.

Refunds are only available from the retailer that sold the tickets.

An administration fee (up to a maximum of £5 per ticket) may be applied.

Changes To Travel Plans

Normal rules apply.

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