Night train from Edinburgh to London
There currently is one option to travel by night train from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) to London (United Kingdom), taking between approximately 8 and 10 hours: Namely the Lowlander SB (E) operated by Caledonian Sleeper.
Caledonian Sleeper
With the Caledonian Sleeper, travelers can comfortably journey overnight from London to Scotland. It offers sleeper cars for higher comfort as well as more economical seating options. The operator serves two main routes: the Lowlander trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh, while the Highlander trains serve more northern destinations such as 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?
The train features a restaurant car called the Club Car, which is open in the evening and morning. The breakfast menu includes a traditional Scottish breakfast. Guests in Club Room and Caledonian Double have priority access and also receive breakfast included in their fare.
Can compartments be combined for families?
Yes, in the Classic Room, adjacent compartments can be connected by a connecting door to form a sort of suite. This is particularly convenient for families with children. Additionally, each part of the train typically includes an accessible sleeper car with wheelchair-friendly compartments.
Are there seating cars?
Yes, in addition to sleeper cars, the Caledonian Sleeper also carries seating cars. These offer the most economical travel option on the train. The seating cars have bicycle spaces and are suitable for travelers with smaller budgets.
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.