Night train from London to Glasgow
There currently is one option to travel by night train from London (United Kingdom) to Glasgow (United Kingdom), taking between approximately 8 and 10 hours: Namely the Lowlander NB (G) 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?
With the Club Car, the Caledonian Sleeper has a restaurant car offering an extensive selection for dinner and breakfast. Particularly popular is the Traditional Scottish Breakfast with eggs, bacon, baked beans, haggis, and black pudding. Passengers in higher categories have priority during busy times and their breakfast is included.
Can compartments be combined for families?
The Classic Rooms have connecting doors, allowing adjacent compartments to be connected for families or small groups. Also worth mentioning is the Family Ticket with discounted rates for two or three adjoining compartments. Accessible compartments are also available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Are there seating cars?
For smaller budgets, the train also includes seating cars, which provide an economical alternative to the sleeper cars. Tickets are available from less than 100 euros. The seating cars also offer space for bicycles.
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.