Comments on: The Overnight Train to Scotland, Caledonian Sleeper: A Review

By: Lannie

Lannie — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:27:01 +0000

In reply to Stefan Hacker. There is a time and a place for cramming 4 people into those train bunks, and I'm pretty glad to have moved beyond those backpacking years to something more... calm. :) I have no doubt you would go for the full Scottish (and would have loved it)!

By: Lannie

Lannie — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:25:13 +0000

In reply to Mitch and Colin. It was definitely a nice overnight train, and I slept better than in some hotels ironically! The Caledonian sleeper really does have everything to jump start your Scotland trip :)

By: Stefan Hacker

Stefan Hacker — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:56:58 +0000

While I see what you mean, it’s kind of not precisely the Orient Express, 100 years ago, the Caledonian Sleeper’s first class does have a nice touch of a bit of luxury about it, which, I think, I’d enjoy. I like that there is much more space than on those European sleeper trains where 4 people are squeezed into two bunk beds per room. When it comes to breakfast, I think I’d go for a Full Scottish, though, not just a bacon bap haha… An d of course I’d absolutely try some whisky and haggis and irn bru. Ellie & I might give the Caledonian Sleeper a shot next time we will travel Oop Norf.

By: Mitch and Colin

Mitch and Colin — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:32:18 +0000

How nice to hear about your positive experience travelling on the sleeper. The cabin looks compact but comfortable and with good facilities, especially the good-sized bed and the en-suite. This looks like a lovely way to travel to Scotland. Also good to hear that whisky, haggis, and Irn Bru are available to prepare you for the trip across the border! And great to know that you had a great night’s sleep.