Are there night trains in the UK?

Travelling overnight on a train is a great way to travel long distances without having to stay in a hotel en route. There are two main overnight services in the UK: 1. The Caledonian Sleeper between London and Scotland and 2. The Night Riviera between London and Cornwall.



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Sleeper trains run between London Euston and Scotland in both directions (The Caledonian Sleeper), and between London Paddington and Cornwall in both directions (Great Western Railway's Night Riviera Sleeper). Sleeper trains run nightly from Sunday to Friday.

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From London to Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper night train. The journey time is 7:30 hours. The train offers inexpensive seats and private sleeper compartments. You can board the train from 22:30 and stay until 08:00.

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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). Sleeper trains run nightly from Sunday to Friday.

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Here's how the 7pm rule works If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day's date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip. Simple!

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The Amtrak Sleeping Car fleet consists of two types of cars: Superliner and Viewliner. The primary difference: a Superliner features two levels of private accommodations per car and Viewliner features a single level. For your trip, the type of car will depend on the route you select.

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Railway sleepers, also called railroad ties, railway ties or crossties, are an important railway component. Generally, the rail sleeper is always laying between two rail tracks to keep the correct space of gauge.

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If you are on a train, local trains sometimes do not have toilets, although most trains do (but not Underground trains). All passengers have access to these, if you want to take the risk.

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Sleeper trains are making a welcome comeback and it's easy to see why; they're more environmentally-friendly and sustainable than air travel, as well as being a fun and, often, comfortable way of traveling. However, it may seem daunting if it's your first time on a sleeper train.

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Departing from London Euston station, the Caledonian Sleeper offers breathtaking views and comfortable accommodations at (relatively) affordable rates. Whether you're setting off to a major Scottish city like Edinburgh or Glasgow, or more rural parts of the Scottish Highlands, this train will get you there.

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Choose Your Seat Wisely If possible, try to get a window seat, as this will give you a wall to lean against—the curvature from the wall to the window might be the perfect match for your sleepy head. Also, avoid seats near the bathroom, as these can be noisy and busy.

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At 2,438 miles and almost 52 hours of overall travel time (that's three days and two nights), the California Zephyr is Amtrak's second longest route, and the very definition of a long-distance rail journey.

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If you are on a train (night train) after midnight, you do not need to enter another day of travel in your Interrail ticket. You just stay on the train until you get off. Only the day of departure is therefore a day of travel.

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European Sleeper is a night train between Brussels, Amsterdam and Berlin. With one change in Berlin you can travel onwards to Prague and Warsaw. From 2024 the European Sleeper will be extended to Dresden and Prague.

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Travelling at night You should be as safe and secure travelling by rail at night as you are in the day, but we understand that it can be daunting for some people. In response to public demand for policing on trains late at night and weekends, BTP runs regular late-night operations at stations and on services.

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