Caledonian Sleeper Discount Offers: London to Scotland Overnight Train

Caledonian Sleeper overnight train services connect London to destinations in Scotland. Whether you’re heading to the Highlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London, you’ll arrive refreshed to start your day.

SAVE time on your travels, and with no hotel bills, SAVE money too.

Caledonian Sleeper Discount Offers

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Caledonian Sleeper: Quick Links

• Caledonian Sleeper Discount Offers
• Types of Tickets
  • Caledonian Sleeper Tickets
  • Berth Only Supplements
  • How to Buy Caledonian Sleeper Tickets
• Caledonian Sleeper Prices
• Routes & Map
• Caledonian Sleeper Timetables
• Accommodation – Sleepers, Seats and Amenities
  • Sleeper Rooms
  • First Class Sleepers
  • Standard Class Sleepers
  • Reclining Seats
• Lounge Car, Food & Drink

Ticket Types

There are two types of tickets for Caledonian Sleeper travel:

• Caledonian Sleeper tickets
• Berth only supplements

Caledonian Sleeper tickets

Caledonian Sleeper tickets are available on all routes covering travel and sleeper accomodation or reclining seats.

• Book 12 months in advance for lowest fares
• Fixed Advance tickets
• Flexible tickets
• National Railcard discounts
• Family tickets and child fares
• Flexipass multi-journey carnet
• Groups, bicycles and pets

Edinburgh at night from Calton Hill – Caledonian Sleeper London to Edinburgh sleeper berths from £75 – image: Raphaël Chekroun

Book 12 months in advance for lowest fares

Book as early as possible for the best prices, accommodation and discounts. Fixed Advance and Flexible tickets are available 12 months in advance from £40.

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Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance tickets

Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance are the cheapest tickets but have no flexibility on travel dates.

• Fixed travel dates
• Travel first or standard class
• Available for sleepers and seats
• No changes or refunds
• National Railcard discounts available
• Prices for each route

Fixed Advance from £40 >>

Caledonian Sleeper Flexible tickets

Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance cost more but have flexibility on travel dates.

• Fully refundable if cancelled two days in advance
• Travel first or standard class
• Available for sleepers and seats
• National Railcard discounts available
• Prices for each route

Flexible from £60 >>

National Railcard discounts

National Railcard holders get 1/3 OFF Caledonian Sleeper tickets. Save money on the card itself with Railcard discount code offers:

• 16-25 Railcard
• Disabled Railcard
• Family & Friends Railcard plus 60% OFF for children
• HM Forces Railcard
• Senior Railcard
• Two Together Railcard

1/3 OFF with Railcards >>

Family tickets and child fares

Special offers and discounted travel for families.

Family tickets

Caledonian Sleeper Family tickets offer more space and privacy. When travelling as an odd number, the spare bed is FREE. For example, a group of three can use two adjoining twin berths with four beds.

Families also get access to First Class lounges at stations and the onboard lounge car.

Buy family tickets.

Child fares

Children aged up to four years old travel FREE in sleeper berths and seats. Children aged 5 to 15 get 50% OFF adult prices.

FREE child meals

Children under 12 get FREE evening meals and breakfast with one adult meal. Also, complimentary fruit is available for kids.

Flexipass multi-journey carnet

Flexipass carnet tickets offer discounts on 10 First Class journeys. SAVE £90 per trip compared to buying individual tickets.

Flexipass includes:

• 10 single First Class sleeper tickets
• Give to friends or use in small groups
• Manage bookings and breakfasts online
• Valid for 12 months

Buy Flexipass carnet tickets.

Groups, bicycles and pets

Groups of nine people and more should contact Caledonian Sleeper for discounts. Secure bicycle carriage is FREE; space is limited so book in advance. Pets can travel in berths subject to a cleaning charge.

Berth only supplements

Rail pass and National Rail ticket holders can buy Berth Supplement tickets. Berth supplements are cheaper and cover the cost of sleeper accommodation only.

Rail passes

Berth supplements are available for BritRail, Interrail Global and Great Britain and All Line Rover rail pass holders. BritRail England pass holders can only travel between London and Carlisle.

All rail passes must be valid on the Caledonian Sleeper day of arrival.

National Rail tickets

National Rail Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-peak ticket holders can buy Berth Supplements. National Rail tickets must be marked ‘any route permitted’ and cover the whole journey.

Explore Glasgow’s cultural and hipster West End district. Clockwise from top left: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum main hall, University of Glasgow, Hunterian Art Gallery & Museum and Ashton Lane. Caledonian Sleeper London to Glasgow sleeper berths from £75 – image: © The Train Hacker/Chris P King

How to buy Caledonian Sleeper tickets

There are three ways to buy Caledonian Sleeper and Berth Supplement tickets:

1. Online from www.sleeper.scot
2. Phone 0330 060 0500 from the UK or +44 141 555 0888 from overseas
3. Train stations

Choose how you would like your tickets delivered from:

• Self-print
• Post
• Collect from station self-service machines

If you choose self-print, either print your ticket or show your email receipt from a smartphone or other device.

If you are buying tickets from overseas you must select self-print or collect from self-service machines. Tickets can only be delivered by post to UK addresses.

Caledonian Sleeper: Prices

Adult Caledonian Sleeper prices for Lowland and Highland routes. Children aged 5 to 15 pay 50% and under 5s are FREE.

• Lowland route – London to/from Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Highland route – London to/from Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness
• Berth Supplements

Caledonian Sleeper Lowland route prices: London to/from Edinburgh and Glasgow

London to/from Edinburgh and Glasgow overnight train prices start from:

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Caledonian Sleeper Highland route prices: London to/from Aberdeen, Fort William or Inverness

London to/from Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness overnight train prices start from:

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Berth supplements

BritRail, Interrail and All Line Rover rail pass and National Rail ticket holders can buy Berth Supplement tickets.

Berth supplement adult tickets start from:

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Caledonian Sleeper: Routes and Map

The Caledonian Sleeper has two main routes to/from London: Lowland and Highland. Lowland services terminate at Edinburgh and Glasgow. Highland services terminate at Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness.

Caledonian Sleeper Lowland routes: London to Edinburgh/Glasgow

Caledonian Sleeper route map with stops for the three Highland routes. View a larger version

Travelling northbound, the Lowland route train leaves London Euston and stops at Watford Junction and Carlisle. Across the border in Carstairs, the train splits into two. One train goes to Glasgow via Motherwell, and the other Edinburgh.

Travelling southbound, two trains leave from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Before crossing the border, the train joins. It continues on stopping at Carlisle and Watford, before reaching London Euston.

For all stops, see the London to/from Edinburgh and London to/from Glasgow timetables.

Caledonian Sleeper Highland routes

The Highland routes run between London and Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness. The northbound train splits into three to serve each destination. Heading southbound, three trains leave Scotland before joining and continuing to London Euston.

London to/from Aberdeen

London to/from Aberdeen overnight train stops includes Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Kirkcaldy, Leuchars (for St Andrews), Dundee and Carnoustie. For all stops, see the London to/from Aberdeen timetable.

London to/from Fort William

London to/from Fort William overnight train (known as the ‘Deerstalker’) stops include Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Glasgow Queen Street and Dumbarton. For all stops, see the London to/from Fort William timetable.

London to/from Inverness

London to/from Inverness overnight train stops includes Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Falkirk, Stirling, Gleneagles and Aviemore. For all stops, see the London to/from Inverness timetable.

Caledonian Sleeper: Timetables

Caledonian Sleeper timetables for Lowland routes from London to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Highland routes from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness. All trains run six nights a week, excluding Saturdays.

• London to/from Edinburgh timetable
• London to/from Glasgow timetable
• London to/from Aberdeen timetable
• London to/from Fort William timetable
• London to/from Inverness timetable

London to/from Edinburgh Sleeper timetable

Overnight sleeper train timetables between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley.

Timetables valid from 20 May to 8 December 2018.

London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Edinburgh Waverley to London Euston

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

London to/from Glasgow Sleeper timetable

Overnight sleeper train timetables between London Euston and Glasgow Central.

Timetables valid from 20 May to 8 December 2018.

London Euston to Glasgow Central

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Glasgow Central to London Euston

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time
* Train leaves at 23:15 between 16 September and 8 December 2018.

London to/from Aberdeen Sleeper timetable

Overnight sleeper train timetables between London Euston and Aberdeen.

Timetables valid from 20 May to 8 December 2018.

London Euston to Aberdeen

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Aberdeen to London Euston

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Marvel at the Highland scenery travelling on the West Highland Line with the Caledonian Sleeper. London to Fort William sleeper berths from £85 – image © The Train Hacker/Chris P King

London to/from Fort William Sleeper timetable

Overnight sleeper train timetables between London Euston and Fort William.

Timetables valid from 20 May to 8 December 2018.

London Euston to Fort William

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time
(p) Stops to pick up only
(r) Stops on request

Fort William to London Euston

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time
(p) Stops to pick up only
(r) Stops on request
(s) Stops to allow passengers off only

London to/from Inverness Sleeper timetable

Overnight sleeper train timetables between London Euston and Inverness.

Timetables valid from 20 May to 8 December 2018.

London Euston to Inverness

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Inverness to London Euston

(a) Arrival time
(d) Departure time

Caledonian Sleeper Accommodation: Sleepers, Seats and Amenities

There are two kinds of accommodation: sleeper rooms and reclining seats.

• Sleeper rooms
  • First class sleepers
  • Standard class sleepers
• Reclining seats
• Small group sleepers
• Accessible sleepers
• Toilets and showers

Take a virtual tour of first, standard and accessible sleepers and reclining seats.

Clockwise from left: Caledonian Sleeper twin berth standard class sleeper room; comfortable top bunk bed; sink and taps which are covered by the blue shelf by the window; sleeper rooms corridor – image: © The Train Hacker/Chris P King

Sleeper rooms

First and standard class sleeper rooms are well-equipped for a good nights sleep. The interiors are the same, apart from a single berth in first class, and twin berths in standard class.

All Caledonian Sleeper rooms have:

• Comfortable beds with sheets, duvets and pillows
• Three storage areas
  • Rack above the window
  • Shelf over the sink and lower bunk
  • Under the bottom bunk (smaller items)
• Washbasin with towel
• USB charging points for cameras and phones
• Main, reading and night lights
• Clothes hangers
• Small bottle of mineral water

Book sleeper rooms.

Caledonian Sleeper: First class sleepers

First class passengers enjoy single berth air-conditioned rooms. With more space and privacy, they’re the most comfortable way to travel the Caledonian Sleeper.

First class complimentary amenities include:

• Private air-conditioned single berth room
• Adjoining room available if travelling with another person
• Sleep pack and toiletries which include; earplugs, eye mask, sleep guide, socks, face cloth,
• Arran Aromatics hand and body wash, body lotion, pillow spray
• Complimentary breakfast served in the lounge car or room
• FREE breakfast for children under 12
• Priority onboard lounge car access
• Access to first class lounges at Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Inverness and London Euston stations

Book first class sleepers.

Caledonian Sleeper: Standard class sleepers

Standard class passengers share a twin berth sleeper room. It’s a better value option for two people travelling together. If you’re travelling on your own, you may have to share with someone else of the same sex.

• Standard class customers enjoy:
• Air-conditioned room with two berths
• Adjoining room available for families or friends
• Sleep pack: earplugs and eye mask
• Access to lounge car (subject to space)
• Complimentary morning tea or coffee and snack
• Optional breakfast in room (extra charge)

Book standard class sleepers.

Reclining seats

Seat cars are the cheapest way to travel. Seat passenger amenities include:

• Reclining seat and footrest
• Reading lights
• Ear plugs and eye mask
• Food and drink counter service
• Luggage storage

Book reclining seats.

Small group sleepers

Caledonian Sleeper automatically places a small group together in adjacent rooms when booking online

If you’re travelling in a small group, you can reserve two adjacent sleeper compartments.

• Two people: either share a standard two berth sleeper or book two separate adjoining first class sleeper compartments
• Four people: book two adjacent standard two berth sleeper compartments

Book adjacent sleepers online.

Accessible sleepers

On every Caledonian Sleeper train, there’s a wheelchair accessible sleeping compartment and toilet. The accessible sleeper room can sleep one or two people.

Contact Caledonian Sleeper to book and get help with boarding.

Toilets and showers

Male and female toilets are at the end of one corridor in each sleeping car.

There are no showers on board the Caledonian Sleeper. But there are shower facilities at all final destinations on route. Standard and seated passengers can buy £5 shower tokens on board from a steward.

Clockwise from top left: Caledonian Sleeper at Glasgow Central Station; dining area of lounge car; sofas with large windows in lounge car; famous Scottish dish ‘haggis, neeps and tatties’ – image: © The Train Hacker/Chris P King

Caledonian Sleeper: Lounge Car, Food & Drink

Relax and unwind in the lounge car and enjoy the best of Scottish food, drink and scenery.

Lounge car

First class passengers and families get priority access to the lounge car. If it’s not busy, standard class passengers can use it too.

The lounge car has a restaurant with tables and chairs and an area with leather sofas. After your evening meal, you can sit back and meet other travellers.

Enjoy the scenery

The lounge car’s large, wide windows make it an ideal place to admire the views and enjoy the journey.

Known as ‘The Deerstalker’, London to Fort William is one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. Between Glasgow and Fort William, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands.

Food and drink

The Caledonian Sleeper menus food and drinks are mainly sourced from Scotland.

Families enjoy FREE meals for children under 12 with paying adults.

Evening meals

Evening meals can be pre-booked online when buying tickets.

Main meals include traditional Scottish favourites like smoked salmon salad and haggis. As well as British, there’s also Asian and European style food. To follow, choose from delicious traditional Scottish deserts or cheeseboard.

There’s also sandwiches, fruit, savoury and sweet snacks.

Drinks

The drinks menu includes an impressive selection of Scottish malt whiskies and wines. Spirits, blended whiskies, beers and cider are also on offer.

Non-alcoholic include fizzy drinks, fruit juices, mineral water, teas and coffee.

Breakfast

First class passengers enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the lounge car or room. Standard class passengers get a hot drink and snack and can also buy breakfasts.

Breakfasts include a hearty Highland, smoked salmon, bacon rolls, porridge and yoghurt.

Seated car

Seated car passengers can choose from a smaller selection of main meals, desserts, breakfasts, snacks and drinks.

Caledonian Sleeper Discount Code and Offers

Arrive refreshed in the morning on the overnight train from London to Scotland. SAVE money on your journey with Caledonian Sleeper discount codes and offers.

Find out information about Britain’s other overnight service, the London to Cornwall Night Riviera Sleeper train.

Image credit: Raphaël Chekroun