2026 Network
The Overnight Rail Map
Every calling point on the Caledonian Sleeper and GWR Night Riviera, on a live map. Zoom and pan freely, then click a gold stop — or pick one from the list — to plan your journey there: where to stay, a car for onward travel, things to do, and a genuinely well-reviewed place to eat.
Routes
- Caledonian Sleeper
- GWR Night Riviera
Plan your stop
Click a gold stop, or pick one:
Common Questions
2026 FAQ
Verified 2026-08-06
The new 2026 Highlander service calls at Birmingham International six nights a week, Sunday through Friday. Like all UK sleeper trains, there is no Saturday night service.
Cabin guests can board the train and access the newly refurbished 2026 lounge car starting at 22:30, well before the 23:45 departure.
Yes. If the Night Riviera arrives at London Paddington early (typically around 05:04), cabin guests are permitted to remain on board and sleep until 06:45.
Both feature en-suite showers, but the Caledonian Double includes a standard double bed with a premium Glencraft mattress, whereas the Club Room features twin bunk beds.
UK Sleeper Timetables at a Glance
Indicative departure and arrival times for both UK sleeper services. Neither runs on a Saturday night. Times shift slightly for engineering works and seasonal timetables — always confirm your exact date on the operator's official timetable before booking. Verified August 2026.
Caledonian Sleeper · Highlander
London Euston ⇄ Inverness
Northbound
Depart London Euston 21:15 (Sun 21:00)
Arrive Inverness ~08:45
Southbound
Depart Inverness ~20:40
Arrive London Euston ~07:55
Runs Sun–Fri. Boarding from ~20:45; sleep aboard until 07:00 on arrival. Lowlander (Edinburgh & Glasgow) berths run on a later departure. Official timetables →
Full Caledonian Sleeper route guide →
GWR Night Riviera
London Paddington ⇄ Penzance
Westbound
Depart London Paddington 23:45 (Sun 23:50)
Arrive Penzance 07:54
Eastbound
Depart Penzance ~21:45
Arrive London Paddington ~05:04
Runs Sun–Fri. Boarding from 22:30; on arrival in London you may stay aboard and sleep until 06:45. Official timetable →
Full Night Riviera route guide →Rail resources
For enthusiasts who like to log their journeys, the Railway Performance Society records real-world train running and timings across Britain's network — a natural companion to these sleeper timetables.
More for the enthusiast: the Caledonian Railway Association and North British Railway Study Group cover the historic Scottish lines the Caledonian Sleeper now runs; the Branch Line Society and Railway Club Directory are good starting points for UK rail groups; and UK & Ireland Heritage Railways and the Historical Model Railway Society are worth a look for preserved lines and modelling history.