Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (Scottish Rail Holdings)
Caledonian Sleeper
London ⇄ the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, overnight.
Check dates & book →Route
London Euston ⇄ Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness
Runs
Six nights a week, Sunday to Friday. No Saturday-night service.
Journey time
About 7 hours to Edinburgh and Glasgow; roughly 11½ hours to Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen.
Boarding
Board from around 20:45 at London Euston (earlier for the Lowlander). On arrival in Scotland, cabin guests can usually stay aboard and sleep until 07:00–08:00.
Timetable
Indicative times — confirm your exact date when you book. Verified August 2026.
Northbound — Highlander
Depart London Euston 21:15 (Sun 21:00)
Arrive Inverness ~08:45 · Fort William ~09:55 · Aberdeen ~07:40
Southbound — Highlander
Depart Inverness ~20:40 (Fort William / Aberdeen earlier)
Arrive London Euston ~07:55
Northbound — Lowlander
Depart London Euston ~23:40
Arrive Edinburgh & Glasgow ~07:20
Southbound — Lowlander
Depart Edinburgh & Glasgow ~23:40
Arrive London Euston ~07:10
Cabins & fares
Comfort Seat
Reclining seat — the cheapest overnight fare, from around £45.
Classic Room
Private cabin with twin bunks and a washbasin; Glencraft mattresses. Club Car access subject to space.
Club En-suite
Twin bunks with a private shower and WC, and guaranteed Club Car access.
Caledonian Double
A genuine double bed with en-suite — the only double bed on UK rail. The top tier.
Accessible Room
Step-free en-suite cabin; book direct with the operator's accessibility team.
Where it calls
Calls include London Euston, Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Birmingham International (new for 2026), Carlisle and the Scottish network. The Highlander splits into Fort William, Inverness and Aberdeen portions; the Lowlander splits for Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Arriving before check-in?
Where to stay along this route
Hotels near the station at each stop — from a bag-drop budget bed to the town's finest.
Complete Your Journey
The bag, the lounge, the eSIM and the day out — sorted before you board. A few things worth having in place for an overnight journey.
Luggage
The carry-on that fits a sleeper cabin
A soft or hybrid carry-on slides under the bed where a hard case won't. Our curated edit of the pieces that make the journey.
Shop luggage & gear →Airport lounges
Priority Pass lounge access
Wait in comfort — food, drinks and Wi-Fi — before an onward flight or a long connection. 1,700+ lounges worldwide.
Explore Priority Pass →Things to do
Experiences at your destination
Book tours, tickets and activities the moment you step off the train — from Highland day trips to a Venice gondola.
Browse experiences →Stay connected
An eSIM for Europe
Skip roaming charges. Install a data eSIM before you leave and you're online the second you arrive — no shop, no SIM swap.
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Travel insurance
Cover for cancellation, missed connections, delays and medical care abroad — why a GHIC isn't enough, and how to get a policy in minutes.
Cover your trip →On arrival
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