Im very interested in adding to a planned 2017 london trip the overnight train caledonian sleeper up to inverness for a few days but had a few questions about that journey. To book rail tickets and reserve sleepers, simply visit any main rail station. Male and female toilets are at the end of one corridor in each sleeping car. Map of caledonian sleeper network from london to scotland. Caledonian sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail. The caledonian sleeper is a nightly train service between aberdeen, inverness, fort william, glasgow, edinburgh. We had a club cabin as the doubles were unavailable. This includes reservations for the overnight trains, like the caledonian sleeper between london and inverness. The overnight service was relaunched as the caledonian sleeper from 4 june 1996. Inverness 944s spacious, sunfilled living area contains a comfortable plush sleeper sofa and love seat that invite you to relax.
If you book a reservation for 1st class and you only have a 2nd class britrail pass, then. A trip to inverness on the caledonian sleepers 20th. It is one of only two sleeper services on the railway in the united kingdom, the other being the night riviera two services depart london euston each night from sunday to friday and travel via the west coast main line to scotland. Travelling northbound from london euston to scotland, search for services after 21. My friend and i booked a club cabin on the euston to inverness route for mid march, and returned just as covid19 broke.
Another sleeper story from the collection more tales of the wild west. The caledonian sleeper runs on the following routes. Basically, the order the sleeper routes ime tend to sell out in is. A sleeper service has been running between london and scotland since the 1850s, although the.
Please check our dedicated covid19 page for any changes to the advertised timetable the highland capital of inverness may be the ultimate destination, but this route covers some of scotlands most enchanting locations including stirling, gleneagles, perth, pitlochry and aviemore so whether its. Trains to inverness, aberdeen and fort william stop at edinburgh, where the. Caledonian sleeper train tickets travel information trainline. Feb 12, 2017 caledonian sleeper, first class, london to inverness wingin it. Both caledonian sleeper routes depart from or arrive at london euston station, highlander routes take you to popular scottish destinations like aberdeen, inverness, and fort williams, whereas. Sleeper trains are an endangered species in europe. The first images from inside caledonian sleepers new fleet of trains have been revealed. The melancholic landscapes their bleak indifference still evident in the fading light contrasts wildly with the warmth and cheer on the caledonian sleeper, the name given to the overnight sleeper train service connecting london and scotland. Can you please share you experience on caledonian sleeper.
Due to the current covid19 outbreak, we are operating a special timetable. London to inverness by caledonian sleeper experience on. Caledonian sleeper train question on price train travel. However, people are used to booking rail fares a maximum of 12 weeks in advance, so you should be ok. We took the new caledonian sleeper train from aberdeen to london for a week of victoria living her every london fantasy. The caledonian sleeper runs six days a week, sunday to friday. Being a bit of a novelty, sleeper trains arent cheap. The overnight rail service between london and scotland will. Catching the overnight sleeper train to the scottish.
She basically placed herself in every georgian london novel she had ever read, picturing herself flouncing around in swishy skirts as she sauntered through kensington gardens, speaking to the squirrels like they were her longforgotten cousins. Sleeper trains in the uk overnight trains trainline. Whether you are travelling to london, edinburgh, glasgow, inverness, aberdeen or fort william, you will go there in comfort and enjoy a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The highland route runs between fort william, inverness or aberdeen and. Each portion had its own identity, with the night caledonian to glasgow, night scotsman to edinburgh, night aberdonian to aberdeen, royal highlander to inverness and west highlander to fort william. Catching the overnight sleeper train to the scottish highlands and. After a busy day at the beach or on the course, this is a great place to hold movie night, thanks to the large, flatscreen hdtv with dvd player. Dont take a cabin near the ends of the carriage as you get loud buzzers at 1. How far in advance would i need to book for an aug. The last time we took the caledonian sleeper, it was on a very lastminute trip to blackpool which seen us hop off the train at 4am in preston. The 20 per cent off discount is available on seated and standard class tickets on. Caledonian sleeper is the collective name for overnight sleeper train services between london and scotland, in the united kingdom. London to inverness by caledonian sleeper experience on a.
Faust, frederick schiller writing under the pseudonym. Edinburgh, glasgow, fort william, aberdeen and inverness. London to inverness by train the caledonian sleeper train from london to inverness is a fantastic way to travel you can go to sleep in england and wake up in the highlands. The caledonian sleeper runs from london euston station to 5 destinations in scotland. Inverness is a city, not as big as london but has plenty to do to fill 34 days easily.
We alighted at inverness, though you could also go to aberdeen, fort william, and a few other places. The sleeper service runs both ways between inverness, aberdeen, fort william, glasgow, edinburgh and london euston every night bar. Travelers can book a 1 or 2 bed sleeper compartment and travel overnight, while saving a nights stay at the hotel. The decision to reduce services has been taken in full cooperation with transport scotland and will allow caledonian sleeper to protect the service and staff while ensuring vital links remain in place. The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour. Whether you are travelling to london, edinburgh, glasgow, inverness. It connects london euston to various stations in scotland fort william, aberdeen and inverness in the highlands glasgow and edinburgh in. Inverness deluxe heather highlands inn lodging and. The caledonian sleeper for overnight rail travel from london to scotland, glasgow, edinburgh, inverness, fort william and aberdeen. How to book the caledonian sleeper train on railnet what is the caledonian sleeper the caledonian sleeper is a night train operated by first scotrail. The trains has sleeper cabin for 1, 2 or 3 persons and carriages with reclining seats. A 2nd class rail pass would only be valid for travel in 2nd class. You may do whatever you like with this book, but mostly we hope you will read it.
The new operators, serco, kept the name, caledonian sleeper, but relaunched the brand. Caledonian sleeper is introducing a special timetable from sunday 22 march due to the ongoing outbreak of covid19. The decision to reduce services has been taken in full cooperation with transport scotland and will allow caledonian sleeper to protect the service. How to book the caledonian sleeper train on railnet. The caledonian sleeper leaves london euston at 2115 monday to friday, and 2030 on a sunday. Caledonian sleeper, first class, london to inverness youtube. Caledonian sleeper trains london to scotland fares, tickets. There are just two sleeping cars to fort william, which is probably a good reason to book earlier if this is your final destination.
Whether you are travelling to london, edinburgh, glasgow, inverness, aberdeen or fort william, travel in comfort and enjoy a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Reservations are compulsory on the following caledonian sleeper services. The caledonian sleeper now has brand new trains the caledonian sleeper runs overnight every night except saturday nights in both directions between london euston and scotland on the lines to glasgow, edinburgh, aberdeen, inverness and fort william calling at many of the intermediate stations including stirling, perth, aviemore, dundee and stonehaven. A journey up the west highland line on the caledonian sleeper has been on the bucket list for quite some time. Couldnt wait to try the caledonian sleeper service, using the new rolling stock, as loved the old ones we used from the 1980s onwards to and from inverness and london. On every caledonian sleeper train, theres a wheelchairaccessible sleeping compartment and toilet. Looking for information about caledonian sleeper trains. To book your dog, call the caledonian sleeper guest services centre on 0330 060 0500, lines open 08. This sleeper train from london to scotland and vice versa runs six nights a week, offering different journeys on highlander and lowlander routes.
Trip reports london to inverness by sleeper i havent been on the sleeper train for years, and was keen to give it another go, especially now that it is a selfcontained franchise, rather than a subset of a bigger company. On 20th march 1s25 2116 euston inverness was worked by the following. Travelling southbound from scotland to london euston, search for services after 19. Angloscottish sleepers, by david meara with the caledonian sleeper on the cusp of its biggest transformation in nearly 40 years, what better time to look back on and. We were getting the new caledonian sleeper train from aberdeen, all the way to london, with zero 4am prestondramatics. Information about the overnight caledonian sleeper rail service between london. Caledonian sleeper trains london to scotland fares.
Buy train tickets online caledonian sleeper train tickets. Caledonian sleeper, first class, london to inverness wingin it. That would be like me getting the sleeper from inverness to london to get in a car and drive 3 hours to swanage, have lunch then drive back in the dark. Experience the lifechanging feeling of leaving london in darkness, and waking up to watch the spectacular scenery of the scottish highlands unfold in front of you soaring mountain peaks, dense emerald forestry and. Travel time varies from 7,5 hours to almost hours. The highland capital of inverness may be the ultimate destination, but this route covers some of scotlands most enchanting locations including stirling, gleneagles, perth, pitlochry and aviemore so whether its skiing or golfing, we have you covered.
Now we live in invernesshire, this seemed the best way to come back from london, so didnt get back in the dark at night, but in the morning, refreshed, instead. I had a flying visit to inverness with work, up on 20th march, back on 22nd march. Train travel between london and inverness caledonian sleeper. Caledonian sleeper train buy tickets online train travel across. Fort william inverness aberdeen glasgow edinburgh with fort william being by far the hardest to book.
We travelled to inverness from london and back in the sleeper. Also is there a shower facility at inverness station since will be reaching early morning and will note be able to check into the hotel before evening. Whether it is for business or leisure, caledonian sleeper will take you to some of the uks most wonderful destinations. Sunday to friday departs from london euston calling at crewe and preston for boarding only. The sleeper train to inverness, aberdeen, edinburgh and glasgow consists of a lounge car, a car with reclining seats and space for baggage, plus up to six sleeping cars. Book your railway sleeper today with train tickets between london, edinburgh, glasgow, inverness, aberdeen or fort william. In this story sleeper is hired to break a horse and turns horsethief. It connects london euston to various stations in scotland fort william, aberdeen and inverness in the highlands glasgow and. The 20 per cent off discount is available on seated and standard class tickets on all routes, for travel between april 16 and april 26. Britain, however, is still blessed with two such services. The last panic of the trip came when the trusted waterloo to euston line was closed and i found myself staring at the tube map in disbelief and wondering just how on earth i was going to make it in time to the most important step of my journey the legendary euston to inverness caledonian sleeper. From the highlander route, departing from aberdeen, inverness or fort william, to the popular lowlander route which leaves from either edinburgh or glasgow, caledonian sleeper makes it smooth and hasslefree. Caledonian sleeper operates both the highland and lowland services with each train being made up of 16 coaches when departing euston. Night riviera sleeper train service great western railway.
Jun 29, 2017 we alighted at inverness, though you could also go to aberdeen, fort william, and a few other places. Competition from lowcost airlines and highspeed railways has driven many overnighters into the buffers. The caledonian sleeper is a famous night train that runs between london euston and all major destinations in scotland like edinburgh, inverness and fort william. Id hopped aboard under the pretence of finding out if this is britains best train journey. Caledonian sleeper fort william 2020 all you need to. There has been no change to the planned introduction on the highland route between london and aberdeen, inverness and fort william, with new trains to debut from spring 2019. Arrive in the highlands by sleeper then enjoy private tours and indulgent stays in some of scotlands most arresting locations.
I am planning to travel from from london to inverness. The accessible sleeper room can sleep one or two people. We took the overnight sleeper from london euston to inverness and back, joining and leaving the train at crewe. The caledonian sleeper departs late in the evening and ensures an early arrival the next morning. My friend and i booked a club cabin on the euston to inverness route for mid. Caledonian sleeper is an overnight train service running between london, aberdeen, inverness, fort william, glasgow and edinburgh getting you to your destination refreshed and ready to start the. Contact caledonian sleeper to book and get help with boarding. The caledonian sleeper is a train service which operates a number of routes which link london with cities in scotland, including glasgow, edinburgh, inverness, and aberdeen. Caledonian sleeper fort william 2020 all you need to know. Inverness 944, 2 bedrooms, pool, golf hilton head vacation. The highland service departs first, splitting into 3 at edinburgh before continuing on to inverness, aberdeen and fort william.
Sep 06, 2017 double class 37s on the inverness sleeper 17th august 1992 duration. Heres what its like to ride first class from london to inverness, scotland. What is the caledonian sleeper the caledonian sleeper is a night train operated by first scotrail. Inverness deluxe heather highlands inn lodging and hotel. You can book up to 12 months in advance of your travel date at. Pass and you want to book an accommodation, you can only choose the double sleeper. Okay, but wouldnt book again caledonian sleeper, fort. This book is in the public domain in canada, and is made available to you drmfree. Riding first class on the caledonian sleeper train to scotland. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Caledonian sleeper london to scotland tickets, timetable, fares. Caledonian sleeper is an overnight train service running between aberdeen, inverness, fort william, glasgow, edinburgh and london getting you to your destination refreshed and ready to start the day.