There currently is one option to travel by night train from Edinburgh (United Kingdom) to London (United Kingdom), taking approximately 8 hours: Namely the Lowlander SB (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?

For families and groups, Classic Rooms can be combined via a connecting door to create larger units. For travelers with reduced mobility, accessible compartments are available in each part of the train, both as Classic Room and as Caledonian Double.

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.

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

Next available offers

Tue, 12.05.2026

from 87 EUR

Wed, 13.05.2026

from 87 EUR

Thu, 14.05.2026

from 87 EUR

Fri, 15.05.2026

from 98 EUR

Sun, 17.05.2026

from 110 EUR

Mon, 18.05.2026

from 75 EUR

Tue, 19.05.2026

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