Information about long-distance trains running at night which offer sleeping accommodation.
Sleepers enable you to make long distance journeys while having a relaxing night's sleep. You arrive early at your destination, saving a day's travel - or the early morning dash to the airport.
Sleeper services operate nightly Sunday to Friday and link:
Customers joining at the starting point of the train may occupy cabins well before departure. At terminating stations customers may vacate cabins up to approximately 0800 on trains which arrive at an earlier time.
These beds are known as sleeping berths. In the case of compartments with two berths, one is on top of the other in a double-bunk arrangement. These beds (the lower bed in a double-bunk arrangement) can also be folded away when the other is in use.
Sleeper berth have full air-conditioning and fingertip temperature control. Each cabin has wall-to-wall carpet, mirror, shaver sockets, drinking water, soft towel - as well as hot water for the washbasin, and a comfortable bed. Steward(ess) service is available at the touch of a button throughout the journey.
Customer lounges are available at London Euston, Inverness, Carlisle (Lakes Court Hotel) and Edinburgh Waverley. At Glasgow Central customers may use the on-train Lounge Car, which is available prior to departure.
If you already hold a ticket for your journey, you can pay an additional 'supplementary' fare in order to make use of a Sleeping Berth on board the train.
The number of berths available to holders of discounted tickets may be restricted at any time.
There are a number of 'berth inclusive' fares available that include travel and accommodation at one all inclusive price. First Class travel is in single berths while Standard Class is in twin berth cabins.
Sleeper Berths and Supplements are:
Bargain Berths are available and include sleeping accommodation and travel ticket. The availability of these tickets are limited and they can be booked in advance up to 12 weeks in advance. Bargain Berths can be only be booked online.
There are a number of berth inclusive fares available that combine travel and accommodation on one ticket. First Class travel is available in single berth cabins, while Standard offers a choice of single berth or twin berth cabins.
Sleeper Berths and Supplements are:
NOTE: Supplements are not valid with Advance tickets.
The Lounge Car offers a pleasant relaxing atmosphere in which to unwind before a night's rest.
Customers can choose from a wide selection of food and drinks including sandwiches, baguettes, snacks and a well stocked bar. At busy times, use of the Lounge Car may be restricted to First Class ticket holders.
A full range of drinks, snacks and meals are available. Hot and continental breakfasts are served in the morning.
To book rail tickets and reserve Sleepers, simply visit any main rail station or rail appointed travel agent. Alternatively you can book by phone using most credit/debit cards.
Dogs and pets are not normally allowed in Sleeper cabins. There are special arrangements for guide dogs.
Accompanying dogs are only permitted in Sleeper Cabins providing the owner(s) has exclusive use of the cabin and pays the appropriate charge. There are special arrangements for guide dogs. Dogs and pets cannot be conveyed in the parcels accommodation.
Animals may be conveyed if properly labelled and muzzled, and in suitable containers, in the parcels accommodation on payment of the appropriate charge.
Reservations are compulsory on the following Caledonian Sleeper services:
Note: Seated Sleeper customers cannot board the northbound service at Watford Junction.
Night Riviera Sleeper Service - linking London Paddington with Southwest England and Cornwall
Sleeper Train are shown in our Journey Planner.
Select the appropriate journey and time from the above “Routes Of The Sleeper Services”. These trains display the Sleeper Class within the information section for the journey. Selecting “Fares Availability” also displays a sleeper icon
