About the sleeper

Single and Twin berth cabins are available, each equipped with
everything you need for a relaxing night’s sleep... a comfortable bed
with fresh cotton sheets and modern duvets; air-conditioning and bedside lighting which can be controlled at the touch of a button; wash basin with shaver point and soft hand towel. All berths are non smoking.

Single berth cabins

First Class single berth cabins offer an air-conditioned private and peaceful area for a comfortable night’s sleep.

A steward is available to serve you light snacks from our room service selection or you may wish to visit the on board Lounge Car. In the morning, you will be woken with a light breakfast accompanied by tea or coffee and a complimentary newspaper. A complimentary toilet pack is also provided.

Twin berth cabins

Travel Standard Class in a twin berth, air-conditioned cabin, with complimentary toiletry pack and early morning wake up call with a hot tea/coffee and morning snack.

Single travellers may have to share with someone of the same sex.

Please note that Standard Class sleeping accommodation is based on an upper and lower bunk.  Access to the top bunk requires use of a small ladder.

Travelling with children

We welcome family groups on the Caledonian Sleeper service, but it is not recommended that children under 16 travel without an adult in berth or seated accommodation.  Children under five travel free, however we are unable to provide cots and the space available with each cabin does not allow for cots to be set up. Please note that children under the age of five cannot travel free with holders of Bargain Berth tickets, unless two adults are travelling together and have sole occupancy of the berth. 

Station lounges

Customer lounges are available at the following locations: 

London Euston

The First Class lounge has now re-opened after undergoing extensive refurbishment. The extended accommodation offers complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as access to showers, newspapers, TV, Wi-Fi and mobile phone charging points to all First Class customers.

Standard Class customers may use the Network Rail Passenger Lounge situated on the main concourse.

Edinburgh Waverley

The First ScotRail Lounge is available adjacent to platforms 11/14.

Glasgow Central

Customers may use the on train Lounge Car which is available from 2200 prior to departure. Shower facilities are also available at Glasgow Central station. 

NEW - Aberdeen

First Class customers, on production of their tickets, may use the new First Class lounge located next to the booking office offering complimentary Wi-Fi, refreshments and light snacks.

Inverness 

The customer lounge is accessible via the Travel Centre. 

Carlisle

Customers are invited to wait in the Lakes Court Hotel, located just outside the station.

Showers

There are no on board showers. Shower facilities (chargeable) are available at Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Inverness.

First Class ticket holders can use the shower facilities in the First Class Virgin Trains Lounge in Euston Station and Aberdeen First Class Lounge, free of charge.

Sleeper Lounge Car

All Caledonian Sleeper services convey a Lounge Car where you can relax in a pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy a light snack, hot or cold drink or unwind with something stronger from our well stocked bar. At busy times, use of the Lounge Car, may be restricted to First Class customers.

If you wish to stay in the comfort of your own cabin, both First and Standard Class customers may purchase food and drink from the Lounge car and take it back to their cabin. A room service facility is available for First Class customers.

Please note that a no smoking policy operates on all Caledonian Sleeper services (including Lounge Cars).

Dogs on sleepers

Dogs are only permitted in Sleeper berths providing the owner has exclusive use of the cabin and pays £40 per single journey to cover the cost of the extra cleaning of the berth. If travelling with a dog, booking must be made no less than 48 hours in advance of travel, 12 noon on a Friday for travel on a Sunday. Guide dogs are conveyed free.

Please note that dogs are not conveyed in the Seated Sleeper coach.

Luggage

Sleeper travel can also be to your advantage if you wish to travel with awkward or heavy items. Secure storage space, with room for 6 cycles*, is available in the seated coach. Reservations are free and must be booked in advance. Tandem bicycles cannot be carried.

*except services from Inverness which have room for 3.

Luggage trolleys

Luggage trolleys are available at the following Sleeper Terminus Points.

• Aberdeen throughout station: free


• Inverness Platform 1: free


• Fort William Platforms 1 & 2: free


• Glasgow throughout station: chargeable


• Edinburgh throughout station: free


• London Euston throughout station: chargeable

Disabled customer facilities

Specially adapted disabled accessible berth and toilet facilities have been introduced onto Sleeper services. As there is limited availability the berth must be booked in advance and at least a full day before travel. (Minimum 2 days in advance for the Fort William service).

All passengers must be able to manoeuvre into and out of the wheelchair unaided or have a travelling companion to assist.

A second bed is available in the cabin, if required, for a companion, who is entitled to a 10% discount on Standard fares.

Manual and powered wheelchairs, up to a maximum width of 67cm (26 ins) and length of 120cm (47 ins) can be accommodated on the Caledonian Sleeper services.

We regret that powered scooters cannot be accommodated on any Caledonian Sleeper services.

Additional services

The companies listed below, while independent of the First ScotRail Caledonian Sleeper, offer services that we feel may be of interest to Caledonian Sleeper customers.

Car hire

The following companies offer preferential car hire rates to Caledonian Sleeper customers. Please quote 'First ScotRail discount'.

• Arnold Clark Tel: 0845 607 4500
  
  Arnold Clark have over 40 Self-Drive locations throughout Scotland including the following towns and cities that are served by the Caledonian Sleeper; Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell, Falkirk and Helensburgh.

Taxi services

Check www.traintaxi.co.uk (opens in new window) for details of taxi companies serving stations throughout Britain. Look up the stations you are travelling to or from for the telephone numbers of reputable taxi firms, and arrange your transport to and from your stations.

Enquiries by telephone

For further information about rail tickets or services, please ring the National Rail Enquiry Service on 08457 484950.

Please remember to check train times before travelling as times can change due to engineering work. Go to JourneyCheck or call the National Rail Enquiry Service on 08457 484950.

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