Caledonian Sleeper Train London - Edinburgh - Fort William in Caledonian Double Room

Train: Caledonian Sleeper no. 1S25 2115
From: London Euston, England
To: Fort William, Scotland
Part 1: London - Edinburgh Waverley
Route via: Crewe, Preston, Carstairs
Railway lines used: West Coast Main Line
Train operator: Caledonian Sleeper
Franchisor: Scottish Rail Holdings
Travel class: Caledonian Double Room (solo occupancy)
Lounge used in London: Euston Guest Lounge, platform 1
Car type: Accessible Car PRM (ACC)
Rolling stock: British Railways Mark 5, built by CAF Spain
Scheduled departure time from London Euston: 21h15
Scheduled arrival time in Edinburgh Waverley: 03h48
Travel time: Winter 2023/2024
Ticket fare: GBP 303.70 (reduced by further 25% due to toilet failure)
Electric locomotive (London - Edinburgh): GB Railfreight Class 92 (92020)
Manufacturer: ABB Ltd. and Brush Traction, built in the 1990s

00:00 Preview Summary
02:57 London Euston Railways Station
04:15 Euston Guest Lounge
06:18 Caledonian Sleeper Train London - Fort William
09:02 Caledonian Double Room
11:34 Club Car and Dining Car
14:51 En-suite Bathroom with Shower
17:33 Stopping in Crewe
19:45 Edinburgh Waverley

Music credit:
Through the Sunset by KASSEO

[Bobrogers]

Considering the cost, there should have been a steward for your carriage. From other videos of this train, one of the principal complaints is that the railbed is not smooth and the ride is not quiet.

[samtrak]

Have all the wrinkles been ironed out on the new Caledonian Sleeper. When I rode the old sleeper in 2018 the shabby overnighter was running way past its expiration date, but I've heard the new train also had some teething problems when it was launched in 2019.

[AllyMcLesbian]

I took the Lowlander to Edinburgh in March 2024 in Club Room - loved it. My first time ever booking a sleeper berth on any train worldwide.

[simonbaker]

This train has been riddled with faults from day 1, including toilets, hot water not working and the very noisy bogies.

[moyeelam]

Does the noise + commotion when pulling into/out of each of the interim stops during the night means it’s virtually impossible to get through sleep, even with eyeshades and earplugs? Most earplugs are not 100% soundproof…

[Trainspotting_Trips]

Interesting Review of this sleeper train in the UK!

Looking forward to seeing part 2.

[allanralston]

Euston, a testament to 1960's architectural style. You are being kind, its awful, soulless, and needs to be redeveloped as a whole, but then that would need a government with vision. Instead we have Sunak who flies up to Manchester in a private helicopter to announce the cancellation of HS2

[barbaralcharles]

And you didn't take Mrs. Doc with you on this beautiful trip with a double bed???

[simonbaker]

How did you get that room for 230 pounds????

[jackodon]

Can’t believe you shelled out for that room and didn’t get any sleep, madness

[BFlipster]

Eigentlich sieht die Kabine wirklich gemütlich aus, aber das Fenster finde ich ungünstig positioniert. Über dem Bett hätte mir besser gefallen. Zum Essen: Ist "black pudding" eine Art Blutwurst? Finde die Speisekarte generell nicht besonders ansprechend. Aber britische Gastronomie ist für Festland-Europäer meistens "gewöhnungsbedürftig", um das mal nett auszudrücken.

[christopherbentley]

You can use Euston tube station ( Northern and Victoria Lines) to save walking from Euston Sq tube

[Jallamazc]

The carriages seems poor isolated and noisy for a night ride... . Btw, i love the white lamp, it's from Amazon?

[EverydayInUa]

It could be more window size in first class room i think

[jessaravena]

Those beds look very, very comfortable and cosy. I think I’d sleep well in one of those. I loved seeing the “Brexie” mood lighting. Great video and have a great day Doc. (Anthony, Australia).

[samtrak]

Please be more specific about your criticism. Don't understand comparison to a cruise ship?

[iany]

Wouldn't East Coast mainline be more direct for London - Edinburgh leg?

[samtrak]

The cheapest sparkling wine is 40 pounds. Can you buy champagne by the glass?

[pietrovecchio]

complimenti per i dettagli ed anche per gli interessanti video

[samtrak]

Do the harsh bright lights stay on all night in the seating cars?