Caledonian Sleeper

Caledonian Sleeper

  • Region: Europe
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  • Type: Deluxe Trains

  • Traveller Interest: Panoramic Vistas ,  Cultural Experiences

Journeys on Caledonian Sleeper

Introduction / History

Taking the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland is the most romantic and environmentally friendly way of travelling from London to Fort William. This service links London Euston, North West England and over 40 locations in Scotland. You leave London in the evening and wake up in the middle of the wild, remote West Highlands next morning, without the hassle of airports and flights. 

 

Scotrail’s Caledonian Sleeper service operates six nights a week (Sunday to Friday). It gives you the chance to travel overnight, waking up refreshed the next morning at your destination. The beauty of the stunning countryside is an added bonus. This 11-hour journey winds back the years taking you through breathtaking wilderness scenery. For most of the journey, the train is never away from a valley-hugging road.

 

The train, the longest in the UK, is actually bound to 3 destinations – West Highlands & Fort William, Perth, Aviemore & Inverness and Dundee & Aberdeen. The train splits up into 3 portions at a service stop in Edinburgh. Cabin attendants are at hand to help you board the right coach. 

Accommodation

The Caledonian Sleeper, while not luxurious, is a very comfortable journey through the length of Great Britain. The interiors are warm and welcoming and with crisp white sheets in the cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned. Separate male and female toilets are at the end of each coach.

The train offers 3 types of accommodation:

 

Single berths

The single berths are first class and accommodate one person. These  private, peaceful cabins are  quite popular with business travelers. Single berth cabins can order a limited selection of light snacks and drinks from room service.  A continental or hot breakfast is served in the cabin each morning. Single berth cabin facilities include:

  • a comfortable duvet
  • bedside lighting, controlled from your bed at the touch of a button
  • wash basin and soft hand towel
  • shaver point
  • a complimentary toilet pack

 

Twin berths

The twin berth cabins are popular with leisure travellers and are suited for 2 people travelling together. Tea or coffee and shortbread is served to the cabin in the morning. A continental breakfast is also available for a small supplement, which can be ordered at the time of boarding the train. 

Twin berth cabin facilities include:

  • a comfortable duvet
  • bedside lighting, controlled from your bed at the touch of a button
  • wash basin and soft hand towel
  • shaver point
  • a complimentary toothbrush kit

 

Seated sleeper

The seated sleepers are reclining seats, comfortable for an overnight journey. The seats have individual reading lights, foot-rests and tray tables in an air-conditioned environment. A buffet service is provided to all seated sleeper guests (extra cost)

Dining / Lounge

One of the highlights on board the Caledonian Sleeper is its lounge car with sofas and designer chairs to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for fellow passengers to meet each other. The Lounge Car has a pleasant atmosphere where you can stretch your legs before bed, enjoy a light snack, hot or cold drink or even a nightcap. You can enjoy local Scottish food – haggis, tatties and neeps, wine and whiskey in the lounge car (extra cost). 

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