How long does the Caledonian Sleeper take?

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.



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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.

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The journey takes 8–12 hours depending on your destination. If you're heading to Stirling, Perth or Dundee you get in very early in the morning (5am–6am). But other arrival times are more reasonable – getting into Aberdeen at 7.40am, Aviemore at 7.45am, Inverness at 8.42am and Fort William at 9.57am.

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From Inverness to London on the night train Caledonian Sleeper. The journey time is 11 hours.

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London Euston The Lowland Sleeper has two portions serving routes to Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The trains normally operate at a maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h), but are authorised to travel at 100 mph (160 km/h) where line speeds permit if the train has been delayed by more than 20 minutes.

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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.

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The first stop of the CALEDONIAN SLEEPER train route is London Euston and the last stop is Inverness. CALEDONIAN SLEEPER (Inverness) is operational during weekdays. Additional information: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER has 16 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 690 minutes.

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Caledonian 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.

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Showers are available for Caledonian Sleeper passengers in the first-class lounge. Guests staying in accessible rooms can use the accessible shower facilities at London Euston free of charge.

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It is possible to book tickets for the Caledonian Sleeper up to twelve months in advance. If you have specific dates or requirements, then it is best to book as soon as you can within that time. Sleeper Fixed Advance – These are the cheapest tickets that include a bed and are not at all flexible or refundable.

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Caledonian Double — Liam Spencer On 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.

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The Caledonian Sleeper has been set by a catalogue of problems since its new fleet came into service last April on the Edinburgh and Glasgow-London Lowlander routes. They include damaged pipework affecting the new showers, technical glitches locking toilets out of use, poor room cleaning, staff shortages and strikes.

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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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Sharing & single-gender Berths are sold individually, so one ticket = 1 person = 1 bed. I'll spell it out for you: If you book one ticket for a 2 or 3 bed sleeper, you get one bed and the other beds in the compartment will be sold to other passengers of the same gender.

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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.

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Towels. All Club and Caledonian Double rooms are equipped with an en-suite shower room. Towels are provided in a bag in your en-suite.

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The Caledonian Sleeper runs every night except Saturday night from London Euston. Please access the Caledonian timetables for further information on departure and arrival times.

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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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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!

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Do the windows open on the Caledonian sleeper? The blinds open (and close), but the windows themselves do not open. Seat 61 provides a great video tour of the cabin. This is the best way to see what you will get in advance.

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