There currently is one option to travel by night train from London (United Kingdom) to Edinburgh (United Kingdom), taking between approximately 7 and 8 hours: Namely the Lowlander NB (E) operated by Caledonian Sleeper.

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Caledonian Sleeper

The Caledonian Sleeper is a night train connecting London with different Scottish cities. Passengers can choose between comfortable sleeper compartments and more affordable seating options. The network includes the Lowlander to Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as the Highlander, which travels to the far north of Scotland to 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?

The train features a restaurant car called the Club Car, which is open in the evening and morning. The breakfast menu includes a traditional Scottish breakfast. Guests in Club Room and Caledonian Double have priority access and also receive breakfast included in their fare.

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?

The Caledonian Sleeper also offers seating cars as the most economical option. Prices start at less than 100 euros, while a sleeper car is significantly more expensive. The seating cars are particularly interesting for budget-conscious travelers and those with bicycles, as bicycle spaces are available here.

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.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 75 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!

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Fri, 03.04.2026

from 109 EUR

Sun, 05.04.2026

from 98 EUR

Mon, 06.04.2026

from 98 EUR

Tue, 07.04.2026

from 86 EUR

Wed, 08.04.2026

from 75 EUR

Thu, 09.04.2026

from 86 EUR

Fri, 10.04.2026

from 86 EUR