Wednesday May 20th 2026
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Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Rail travellers across Scotland are set for a boost this spring with the launch of ScotRail’s Advance Ticket Drop.
The train operator has released 100,000 extra Advance Single tickets today, Wednesday, 20 May, giving customers more chances to save on rail travel across Scotland.
Advance Single tickets can help customers save as much as 60 per cent on train travel and are available all year round on selected routes across the country.
With the latest ticket drop, customers have one hundred thousand more opportunities to find cheaper fares for journeys.
Advance Single tickets are released every week for popular intercity routes such as Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as to coastal destinations like Oban. Advance fares are also available on some rural routes into and out of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness.
For customers to make big savings, ScotRail recommends booking tickets as early as possible and being flexible on when they can travel.
Customers can buy Advance Single tickets on the ScotRail website, ScotRail app, or at station ticket offices.
The tickets are currently available to book up to 12 weeks ahead and must be purchased by 18.00, two days before travel.
ScotRail’s top tips for finding Advance fares are:
Extra tickets were released on Wednesday, 20 May. Book early for the widest choice of fares.
Tickets are available for services up to 12 weeks in advance.
Check for services early in the morning and late at night as these are generally quieter and often more likely to have Advance tickets available.
Search for tickets from your nearest city station, not your local station. For example, search for Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen, rather than Cambuslang to Aberdeen.
You can save even more on an Advance ticket if you hold a railcard or are a Club 50 member.
Claire Dickie, ScotRail Commercial Director, said:
“ScotRail’s Advance Ticket Drop is a great way for customers to save up to 60 per cent on longer distance train journeys.
“By releasing an extra 100,000 Advance tickets we’re making it easier for people to find better value fares and get out and explore by train.
“Whether it’s a city break, a trip to the coast, or a Highland adventure, it’s the perfect opportunity for people to see more of Scotland for less.”
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