If you’re heading to Scotland for a weekend or a longer break, you won’t be disappointed. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is home to incredible architecture, fantastic shopping and amazing entertainment. Don’t forget the whisky too. The city is cool and trendy and there’s plenty to see and do. It’s also easy to reach from many cities across the North of England: trains to Glasgow from Preston take just 2 and a half hours, whilst the journey from Manchester to Glasgow is a little over 3 hours.
And let’s not forget the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. The bustling city is home to history, culture and many world-renowned sites. Edinburgh Castle anyone? TransPennine Express trains arrive into Edinburgh Waverley station, right in the middle of this fantastic city.
You can also jump on a TransPennine Express train to a variety of locations in Scotland, including Dunbar and Motherwell.
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Both Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central are the two main stations used by TransPennine Express in Scotland. Along our North Route, we also stop at stations including East Linton and Dunbar. Trains along our South Route stop at Lockerbie and Motherwell.
When you arrive in Edinburgh, you’ll do so into Edinburgh Waverley station. From here you’re in walking distance to much of the city. You can also buy an Edinburgh Plusbus ticket with your train ticket or jump on one of the city’s trams. Our trains arrive into Glasgow at Glasgow Central station. You can hire a bike from the station or buy a PlusBus ticket for unlimited bus travel.
Do you love vibrant cities, the great outdoors and plenty of culture? A trip to Scotland has you covered.
You’ll find history around every corner in Edinburgh, from Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland to the Scottish National Gallery. If you visit the city in summer, you can immerse yourself in culture at the Edinburgh Festival, whilst the Royal Mile is ideal for a souvenir or two and a trip to a top-quality restaurant.
Top things to do in Glasgow include a visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum or the Glasgow Science Centre. A trip to the West End is a must for independent shopping, and the Clydeside Distillery is an essential stop for whiskey fans. Dunbar is ideal for golf, cycling and a little retail therapy.
For more ideas of what to do in Scotland, check out VisitScotland.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
