Summary

 
Overview
An annual railcard for Highland residents which entitles holders to 50% off local rail travel 
Type of offer
Ordinary Promotion 
Nearest stations
Details

The Highland Railcard discount is only available on the following routes:

  • Mallaig / Fort William / Oban to/from Glasgow (direct trains only)
  • Wick / Thurso to/from Inverness
  • Kyle of Lochalsh to/from Inverness

The railcard is available to residents aged 16 or over, permanently living in the following postcode areas:

  • All IV except: IV12, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV36
  • All KW
  • All HS
  • PA20 to PA38, PA41 to PA49, PA60 to PA78
  • PH16, PH17, PH30 to PH44, PH49, PH50
  • FK20, FK21
  • G83 

Discounts available

Adult

The card holder is entitled to 50% discount on the following fares:

  • Anytime Single or Return
  • Anytime Day Single or Return
  • Off Peak Return
  • Off Peak Day Return
  • Season Tickets (Highland Railcard holder only)

Up to two children may travel with the Railcard holder for a flat fare of £2.00 return each.

 
Participating train companies
ScotRail;  

Last updated: 20 June 2019

Prices

Adult

£15.00

Child
N/A
Concession
N/A
Family
N/A
Group
N/A
Discounts available with these products
 

Last updated: 21 January 2019

Validity

Area of validity
 
Further Information

For further information see

Reversible
No
Details
  • The Highland Railcard is valid for 12 months from date of issue.
  • Customers must carry their Highland Railcard with them when travelling.
  • Customers with Highland Railcards must also carry their Photocard to validate their Highland Railcard.
  • No further National Railcard discounts apply.
Period of availability
Applies
14/05/2009 - Until further notice

Last updated: 17 June 2015

Purchasing

Available to purchase
14/05/2009 - Until further notice
Buying your tickets

Paper versions of the Highland Railcard can be purchased from the following stations:

Inverness

Dingwall

Kyle of Lochalsh

Thurso

Wick

Oban

Fort William 

Mallaig 

Or by post to the following address enclosing your application form, proof of residence and payment:

Highland Railcard Applications
Travel Centre
Inverness Railway Station
Station Square
Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1LE

 

The Highland Railcard can now also be purchased and added to a Smartcard.  For further details see https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/railcards

Booking conditions
  • Refunds are not available on the Railcard
  • Refunds, changes to travel plans and break of journey conditions for tickets bought with a Highland Railcard are as appropriate to the full price ticket

Last updated: 10 June 2019

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Last updated:   20 June 2019

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