Night train from London to Edinburgh
There currently is one option to travel by night train from London (United Kingdom) to Edinburgh (United Kingdom), taking approximately 8 hours: Namely the Lowlander NB (E) operated by Caledonian Sleeper.
Caledonian Sleeper
The Caledonian Sleeper is a night train connecting London with different Scottish cities. Passengers can choose between comfortable sleeper compartments and more affordable seating options. The network includes the Lowlander to Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as the Highlander, which travels to the far north of Scotland to Aberdeen, Inverness, and Fort William.
What sleeper classes are available?
The train offers three types of sleeper compartments: Classic Room (entry-level with bunk beds and washbasin), Club Room (like Classic, but with private toilet and shower) and Caledonian Double (luxury class with double bed and private bathroom). For those who want to travel at lower cost, seating cars are also available.
Is there a restaurant car and what about breakfast?
Yes, the Club Car is a full-service restaurant car. You can dine there in the evening and have breakfast in the morning. Choices range from snacks to the traditional Scottish breakfast with eggs, bacon, baked beans, haggis, and black pudding. Club Room and Caledonian Double passengers have priority access when space is limited.
Can compartments be combined for families?
For families and groups, Classic Rooms can be combined via a connecting door to create larger units. For travelers with reduced mobility, accessible compartments are available in each part of the train, both as Classic Room and as Caledonian Double.
Are there seating cars?
The Caledonian Sleeper also offers seating cars as the most economical option. Prices start at less than 100 euros, while a sleeper car is significantly more expensive. The seating cars are particularly interesting for budget-conscious travelers and those with bicycles, as bicycle spaces are available here.
How are the washing facilities equipped?
Regarding sanitary facilities, all sleeper compartments have at least a washbasin. Club Rooms and Caledonian Doubles go beyond this and feature a private bathroom with toilet and shower. Travelers in Classic Rooms use the shared toilets at the end of the car. The train also includes accessible compartments with adapted sanitary facilities.