London Euston.
Northbound, the Caledonian Sleeper leaves London Euston in the evening before splitting into three at Edinburgh Waverley in the early hours of the morning. The three sections arrive at Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William.
What time does the Caledonian Sleeper leave London?
Enjoy a good night’s sleep as we take you 337 miles from Capital to Capital. Our trains departing from Edinburgh Waverley are ready to board from 2300 Mon-Fri and 2230 on Sunday. Our trains departing from London Euston are ready to board from 2230 on the day of travel.
Where does the sleeper train go to?
Sleeper trains run between London Euston and Scotland in both directions (The Calendonian Sleeper) and between London Paddington and Cornwall in both directions (Great Western Railway’s Night Riviera Sleeper).
How long before departure can you board the Caledonian Sleeper?
Caledonian Sleeper Guest Lounges
Our Dundee Lounge is open to Caledonian Double and Club Guests, two hours prior to train departure.
How long is the Caledonian Sleeper journey?
Welcome to the Caledonian Sleeper service. For business or for pleasure, it’s the most relaxing way to travel. Giving you eight hours to relax and 500 miles of space, you can avoid the crowds by travelling overnight between Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Fort William, Glasgow, Inverness, London Euston and other destinations.
What is the 7pm rule?
The old 7pm rule obliges a customer to fill in the date of arrival if he boards a direct overnight train after 19:00h (7pm), provided the train arrives at its final destination after 04:00h (4am).
What platform does the Caledonian Sleeper leave from Euston?
Platform 1
The Caledonian Sleeper is one of the longest passenger trains in the UK (as far as I know, only the Eurostar is longer), occupying pretty much the entire length of Platform 1 at Euston.
Do you get towels on Caledonian Sleeper?
We provide bedding, pillows, bedside lighting, wash basin, soap and towels for each room guest. All guests will receive a sleep kit. Toilets are located at the end of each coach and our Caledonian Double and Club rooms have their own private en-suites with a toilet and shower.
Do you get a blanket on the Caledonian Sleeper?
A seat is £45 per person on the Caledonian Express. No pillow or blanket but the seats are definitely more comfortable than most seats on planes (unless you’re flying business or first class!).
What is the longest sleeper train journey in the UK?
The Caledonian Sleeper is the UK’s longest and most spectacular sleeper train route. Starting in London, the Caledonian Sleeper operates different routes directly to the north of Scotland, taking up to 14 hours to reach Inverness.
Can you drink alcohol on the Caledonian Sleeper?
There is no liquid restrictions so you can pack plenty of wine, beer and spirits as long as you can carry them! Caledonian Sleeper to Scotland will take your bike for free. They have room for six bikes so make sure you book this well in advance!
Is the Caledonian Sleeper noisy?
Very NOISY, NOT LUXURY at all. I have travelled all over Germany, Austria, Portugal and Switzerland by sleeper train and have found them excellent.
Do you have to share a room on Caledonian Sleeper?
All of our rooms can be reserved for either solo occupancy, or two guests travelling together who want to share a room.
Where does the Caledonian Canal start and finish?
The Caledonian Canal is Scotland’s longest inland waterway. It runs from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east and follows the course of the Great Glen – a 100km long narrow valley – and cuts through Lochs Oich, Lochy and Ness.
Where do you stop on the Caledonian Canal?
Drumnadrochit. Drumnodrochit is a key stop along the Caledonian as its world famous for its mythical monster the Loch Ness or Nessie as it’s fondly called by locals. The beautiful scenery with castle ruins atop a sprawling lake set against the mountains is breath-taking.
Do sleeper trains go slower?
Sleeper trains are a very time-efficient way of getting from place to place. They’re gaining in popularity in the context of the climate emergency, especially amongst those who want to reduce their carbon footprint. But they tend to be substantially slower than high-speed daytime services on similar routes.
Does a night train count as two travel days?
You don’t need a new travel day if you stay on the same train after midnight. Your journey would count as 2 travel days because you change to another train after midnight.
Can you sleep on the Caledonian Sleeper?
What Sleeping Options Are There on the Caledonian Sleeper? As of 2021 there are four main options for travel on the Caledonia Sleeper. These are a Sleeper Seat, Classic Room, Club Room and Caledonian Double. Please be aware that the Caledonian Sleeper service was fully upgraded in 2019/20, with entirely new trains.
What is couchette on a train?
Couchettes offer simple overnight accommodation that sleeps up to six people on bunks, with a pillow and blanket provided. Note that since there is generally no sex distinction, you should pack appropriate clothing or sleep in your day clothes.
Where does the Caledonian Sleeper train leave from?
Caledonian Sleeper – Highlander Route
Six nights each week, Caledonian Sleeper services depart from Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. The Aberdeen train takes in a number of major stops, including Dundee, Leuchars (for St Andrews), Stonehaven and Montrose.
Does the Caledonian Sleeper go over the Glenfinnan Viaduct?
The train passes over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, about 45 minutes outside Fort William. The viaduct is the longest bridge on the West Highland railway, and in Scotland, and the views are stunning.