How do you travel around Scotland on public transport?

Local bus services, express coaches, national rail services, ferries, Glasgow subway and Edinburgh tram routes together make up Scotland's public transport network. You can find information about all of these modes of transport on Traveline Scotland.



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The train is an easy option for travel between major towns and cities. Scotland's extensive train network covers all major cities and towns, but the railway map has large, blank areas in the Highlands and the Southern Uplands where you'll need to switch to road transport – in many cases, traveling by local bus.

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Traveling by train is one of the best ways to see Scotland and travel between different regions.

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If you're over 60 or disabled you may be able to get free or discounted train travel. For more information on the eligibility criteria and the application process, visit Transport Scotland.

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Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card.

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Where can I travel? Almost everywhere in Scotland and as far as Carlisle and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services.

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Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.

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If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around Scotland and your local area, accessed via the National Entitlement Card.

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