Caledonian Sleeper
The Caledonian Sleeper is Britain's overnight train: leave London Euston in the evening and wake up in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen or Fort William. Modern CAF Mk5 carriages offer en-suite double, club and classic rooms plus seated coaches.
About Caledonian Sleeper
Now owned by the Scottish Government via Transport Scotland (since June 2023), the Caledonian Sleeper splits into the Lowlander (to Edinburgh & Glasgow) and the Highlander (to Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William, with portions splitting at Edinburgh).
Departures from Euston are around 23:00 (later for Lowlander, earlier for Highlander), with arrivals breakfast-time. The Highlander to Fort William traces the West Highland Line — one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.
Rolling stock is the 2019-built CAF Mk5 — en-suite double rooms, club rooms with en-suite, classic rooms (washbasin) and budget seated coaches. The Club Car serves dinner and breakfast on board.
Key Caledonian Sleeper routes
- Euston → Edinburgh WaverleyLowlander — depart London ~23:50, arrive Edinburgh ~07:20
- Euston → Glasgow CentralLowlander — arrives Glasgow ~07:13
- Euston → InvernessHighlander — arrive ~08:36, via Pitlochry & Aviemore
- Euston → Fort WilliamHighlander — West Highland Line, arrive ~09:55
Major destinations
- Edinburgh Waverley
- Glasgow Central
- Inverness
- Aberdeen
- Fort William
- Crewe
- Preston
- Stirling
FAQs about Caledonian Sleeper
Is the Caledonian Sleeper still running?
Yes. It runs nightly except Saturdays from London Euston, owned by the Scottish Government and using modern 2019 CAF Mk5 carriages with en-suite cabins.
How much is the Caledonian Sleeper?
Seated fares can start under £50 each way booked early. A Classic room (washbasin) is typically £140–£200, Club (en-suite) £200–£300, and a Caledonian Double (en-suite double bed) £400+. Prices vary by date and demand.
Does the Caledonian Sleeper go to Fort William?
Yes — the Highlander portion to Fort William runs nightly (except Saturdays), traversing the West Highland Line via Crianlarich and Rannoch Moor. It's widely regarded as one of the world's most scenic train journeys.