How early do you need to be for the Caledonian Sleeper?
Trains to Edinburgh and Glasgow are available to board up to 1 hour and 40 minutes before departure. On longer routes to Fort William, Inverness and Aberdeen, you can expect to board 45 minutes before departure.
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With the Caledonian Sleeper, there is no need to arrive hours before departure. No complicated check-in process. No stressful security searches. No long waits in the departure lounge and certainly no need to throw away your bottle of water before boarding.
Trains to Edinburgh and Glasgow are available to board up to 1 hour and 40 minutes before departure. On longer routes to Fort William, Inverness and Aberdeen, you can expect to board 45 minutes before departure.
Why does the Caledonian Sleeper take so long? The Caledonian Sleeper is not a high-speed train and stops in multiple stations along the way. Depending on your destination or departure station, the Caledonian Sleeper takes between 7.5 hours and 13 hours.
All of our rooms can be reserved for either solo occupancy or two guests travelling together in the same party. These rail tickets are only valid for travel on the Caledonian Sleeper and include a reservation for your chosen type of accommodation.
There are a few things that you can bring on to the Caledonian Sleeper that would cost you dearly, or just not make it through airport security if you were flying. There is no liquid restrictions so you can pack plenty of wine, beer and spirits as long as you can carry them!
Luggage / StorageThere is space under the bed for your suitcases. Please do not put your luggage in the en-suite in Club and Caledonian Double rooms because if it falls it can block the door from opening.
Caledonian Double — Liam SpencerOn the downside, the noise and rattling of the train made it very difficult for Spencer to sleep, despite the comfy bed. There was also no hot meal available for dinner. The communal dining area was closed so there wasn't much opportunity to walk around the train.
Our reclining seats will help you drift off and ensure you wake up relaxed and ready to take on the day ahead. Economical and stylish, our comfort seats offer a truly relaxing way to travel between London and Scotland.
All aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury sleeper trainBoth leisurely and luxurious, the Royal Scotsman is easily one of the world's most luxurious trains, boasting mahogany-clad cars married with Edwardian elegance that look like they were lifted from a country house.
Relax and enjoy a good night's sleep as we whisk you 444 miles from city to city. Our trains departing from Inverness are ready to board from 2000 Mon-Fri and 1945 on Sunday.
Room Types and RatesCaledonian Double – en-suite room with double bed and breakfast included. Club Room – twin bunk or single bed options with en-suite toilet and shower. Classic Room – twin bunk or single bed options. Comfort Seats – comfortable reclining seats equipped with charging points and lockable storage.
Each seated coach provides access to an accessible toilet. For guests staying in an accessible room, there is an accessible toilet adjacent to the room. Standard toilet facilities or en-suite facilities are available for guests staying in other (non-accessible) rooms.
Standard Class (Shared occupancy room); Provides accommodation for up to two people with bunk beds (each 65.5cmx190cm). Two people are permitted to book together and share a room but if you book on your own you may have to share a room with someone of the same sex.