TO mark 100 shopping days until Christmas ScotRail is launching a £5 ticket sale.

The Seat Sale will see hundreds of advanced fares from Aberdeen to Glasgow and Edinburgh reduced to a fiver.

Timed so people can make the most of their last pay cheque before Christmas, Advance Fare single journey tickets starting from £5 will be valid from November 25 to 28, saving travellers up to £50 on a return journey.

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ScotRail's Head of Marketing Nesta Gilliand said: “ScotRail is delighted to announce their £5 Advanced Winter Sale.

"This is the ideal opportunity for our passengers to kick start their Christmas shopping in Edinburgh and Glasgow and enjoy some festive deals across both cities.”

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Thrifty travellers will also be treated to £5 food and drink offers across a number of bars and restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Passengers can flash their £5 advanced ticket and enjoy £5 cocktails in Rogano, a £5 lunch in Barburrito or a quick £5 bite in Taste Buchanan.

The ScotRail £5 Festive Seat Sale starts on Wednesday, September 14 until Friday, September 16.

To book visit or for further information see www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/advance