Can you drink on a train in Scotland?

No alcohol can be drunk at any station in Scotland or on board any ScotRail train at any time of day. You cannot carry visible alcohol – open or unopened. Alcohol can be carried in a bag where it cannot be seen. You will not be able to use our services if you are deemed unfit to do so.



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ScotRail banned the drinking of alcohol after 9pm in 2012 on trains an in stations and extended it round the clock in 2020. Visible alcohol, even unopened, is also forbidden and must be kept out of sight in bags.

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Drinking alcohol is banned on many public transport services in the UK. For example, consuming alcohol or carrying an open container of alcohol isn't allowed on: TfL services (buses, trams, tubes and Docklands Light Railway) in London. Scotrail train services in Scotland.

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Alcohol remains banned on-board but in some cases, people do not obey those rules - and in some cases this is where issues arise. By and large the alcohol ban is observed but there can be instances where people do engage in taking alcohol when not permitted, Jane Cregan said.

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Yes, you can drink alcohol on many trains in Europe and the UK.

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You can buy a selection of drinks and snacks on our longer distance and scenic train services. After all, there's nothing better than a bit of shortbread to go along with an epic view. Catering may be available for all or part of the journey – and occasionally the service is provided in part of the train only.

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If you're travelling on ScotRail, Merseyrail, London Overground or the Elizabeth Line, then you cannot drink or carry an open container of alcohol on any of their services.

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There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage.

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They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

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