What facilities are on the Caledonian Sleeper?

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  • Double bed with Glencraft mattress.
  • Breakfast included onboard.
  • En-suite with toilet and shower.
  • In-room washbasin.
  • Complimentary sleep kit.
  • Complimentary Arran Sense of Scotland souvenir toiletries bag.
  • Station lounge access.
  • Priority Club Car access.




The Caledonian Sleeper is a luxury "hotel on wheels" offering various accommodation and dining facilities. Guests can choose from Caledonian Double Rooms (featuring a double bed and en-suite shower/toilet), Club Rooms (twin bunks with en-suite), Classic Rooms (twin bunks with washbasin), or the more budget-friendly Seated Coach with reclining seats and USB outlets. All private rooms include handcrafted Glencraft mattresses, temperature control, and dimmable lighting. The heart of the train is the Club Car, a lounge and restaurant exclusive to room guests, serving Scottish-inspired meals like haggis and neeps, alongside a selection of whiskies and the signature Caledonian Sleeper Gin. In 2026, the service is also notably pet-friendly and provides complimentary sleep kits. Accessible rooms with lowered washbasins and extra floor space for wheelchairs are also available, ensuring comfort for all travelers on the overnight journey between London and Scotland.

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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.

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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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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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Northbound, the Caledonian Sleeper leaves London Euston in the evening before splitting into three at Edinburgh Waverley in the early hours of the morning. The three sections arrive at Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William.

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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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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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The latest accounts for Serco Caledonian Sleeper were published this week and reveal that in 2021-22 the company reported a profit after tax of £7.5m. The accounts also state that new contractual arrangements beyond June 2023 include a 'potential direct award to the Company'.

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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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And then there's the noise; blimey, it's a loud business. The whole thing is, in fact, very much like trying to fall asleep while on a moving train… Anyway, that's beside the point. The incredible thing about sleeper trains is that they give you back time – the most precious of commodities when staying grounded.

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