1st CLASS TRAIN RIDE from Edinburgh to London and back | Is it worth the money? | LNER AZUMA

Today we are boarding the LNER Azuma train from Edinburgh to London King's Cross and back to show you what the journey is like, what complimentary treats you get and also discussing if it's worth the money!
Personally I still think this is the best way of travelling down to London - but as we are all starting to feel a bit more safe virus-wise, perhaps economy class would do just as fine!
Have you ever travelled to London from Edinburgh? What mode of transportation did you choose, and how happy were you with it?
#visituk #travelbyrail #lner
Cover image by Hugh Llewelyn/Flickr
00:00 Intro
01:39 Waverley Station
02:13 1st Class Train Experience
05:53 London King's Cross Station
06:11 LNER First Class Lounge
06:34 Train trip from London to Edinburgh
08:09 Is it worth it?
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[@jonsmith8582]

For the best views sit on the right side of the train from London to Edinburgh , left side the return trip .

[@code-TRAINPAL-XY777B]

Thank you for sharing.actually there is a 5 percent discount that you can apply on trainpal now

[@iansayer783]

The biggest advantage of the train is that you can travel from city centre to city centre, which you can't do with airplanes

[@johngogarty945]

Absolutely...no cab fare from Air

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Correct. But everyone is destined for the city centre.

[@prossbrown4866]

Lmfao, no flights don't go to cities only country side lol 😂

[@jessied4210]

True. Also it wins when you book tickets and buy train cards on sale. So blessed😂

[@code-TRAINPAL-XY777B]

Actually there is a 5 percent discount that you can apply on trainpal now

[@simonmountney]

No matter the inconveniences and time, I still will take a train over flying any day. So much less stress

[@aaronarshad3687]

Me too!

[@soniauk4284]

Completely agree with you. The views and easy of trains is so much better than flying.

[@Wooburnmusic]

Nothing would be worse than being on a plane that's going down wishing that you'd stayed at home with a cup of tea and biccies eh

[@richardwilliams5442]

John Riddle Avon Wales diggers diggers diggers diggers and tractors castles and Walters the beach lifeboat house try to lifeboat house the coastguard cost of multi West lifeboat the beach the Castle and the water boats Harry boots flowers boat play football they put Walter beach Castle dragon see the birds beach the Castle the sea sheep tractors diggers I put Jeep the coastal Cliff Booth beaches castles the water the Castle lifeboat station the Castle Richard willliams

[@MarlboroughBlenheim1]

@@Wooburnmusic odds of dying in a plane crash mean you’ve had to take a flight every day for next sixteen thousand years. Odds of dying in car crash are a lot lower.

[@kaycey7361]

Free WiFi, 180+ km/hrs speed, good food, nice service, city center to city center. Better than aeroplane. What else you want. I am satisfied.

[@andrewrobinson7641]

I've been travelling between Kings Cross and Newcastle for the last 35 years, mostly in First, and the service continues decline year by year. LNER have latterly forgotton what a meal service is. We used to have a restaurant - now it is bowl food. I used to have to refuse a drinks refill - now, it's rationed. If you comment on the service, you will be told that it is not part of the ticket price, but a complimentary service! And sadly, whilst the Lumos competition can be quicker, it is a pack-them-in-tight service with even less luggage space, which seems the opposite of what we need for longer distance journeys.

[@RushfanUK]

But you had to pay extra, even when GNER ran the service if you wanted to eat you had to pay and there was no free alcohol until East Coast took over the service, less people used first class as well even when the rest of the train was rammed with passengers, 47 years of bashing around on the ECML.

[@afinecity1830]

@@RushfanUK not sure if you're saying it's reasonable for Lner to say you're not entitled to the food? Most of us would pay first class prices and think we are.

[@afinecity1830]

This is a good summary. East Coast was the best. Now it's poor unless you get the full English breakfast service.

[@Ben-xe8ps]

Personally I would prefer the old 'nothing included' 1st class product rather than the cheap muck that is provided as a 'complimentary' service. I remember the restaurant cars (and the Pullmans) where you could have a silver service meal at a properly laid table with real table linen, china and glasses served by properly trained silver service stewards who served the food from the trays they carried and never dropped any of it while serving it onto your plate. I remember on the morning and evening business trains those restaurant cars were FULL. Or you could go to the well stocked buffet car and buy what you wanted. i remember leaving Edinburgh and a steward passing through the 1st class coaches offering paid for filter coffee with individual coffee filters and real china cups and saucers. I'm not sure why these days railway companies believe that it is necessary to include some cheap muck in the cost of the ticket just because it is 1st class. Since when has a bacon butty been considered acceptable as a 1st class breakfast or a pre-packed chicken sandwich been considered acceptable as a 1st class lunch?

[@Fishfingers232]

They made a lot of noise over 're-introducing' hot breakfasts in first class, and didn't mention that only a handful of services every day would have it, with none on the weekend. They'll just throw a sandwich at you for the rest.

[@cloudobserver00900]

A very balanced report however the East Coast catering has been going downhill for a few years along with the ride quality oi the Azumas, ask a driver when you get off. Best tip for any long distance run in the UK is to get a railcard. It will pay for itself after the first trip and they are usually valid for 3 years. In London, go to the Travel Centre in Kings Cross/St Pancras and ask the ladies there for the cheapest deal for you in London, they are brilliant and know all the bargains for bus and tube.

[@Kakibot]

I love the rail cards! Personally I am not eligible for any at the moment but for anyone else great recommendation!

[@travellerseko]

I have family and friends card. I would say it is the best thing I have paid in uk😂 in a single trip I saved more than 70 pounds which is 3-year-fee if Railcard😎🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ethomas5921]

Quick tip for LNER, sit in the coach at the end of the train for faster service and if you want anything on the train, just ask. The crew is friendly and no, they will not offer you anything without asking unless it's part of the standard service

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

good tip

[@davidgriffiths3713]

I often travel from Aberdeen to Leuchars first class on the Azuma LNER train. Standard class is £8 and first class £13 sometimes, for the 1hour 10min journey. It is worth paying the extra ticket price for the complimentary food and drink. The main courses are tasty but very small portions. I travelled once were bacon roll was the only item available, but my recent evening trip all food items were available. Staff are always polite and helpful. Never known the train to be late.

[@artbabyjade]

oh wow that's good deal! Thanks for the tip x

[@herschell64]

I do the same journey a lot as well as I've got a Disabled Railcard and quite enjoy the current offerings, it's also better now that the first class lounge in Aberdeen is above the ticket office rather than where it was previously

[@user-cb8xb9bn1d]

Oh wonderful !・・・ 素敵な電車の旅、車窓からの風景が日本と全然違う、珍しい、素晴らしい。この電車に乗って　"Apple Tree"や"Wuthering Heights"　ゆかりの地に行ってみたい。

[@Diamondmine212]

Always buy food and drink BEFORE you get on the train,to buy on the train is eye watering.

[@ingaborlowski1536]

Always love your honest reviews, feedback, & opinions in your videos. Awesome info for future travel decisions.

[@loosabway3400]

If anything is missing on your journey, complain to Lner and ask for compensation. Lumo trains can be horrendous; they frequently overbook and on my return journey all aisles were packed with passengers standing for all 5+ hours getting drunk and angry.

[@craighobbs3708]

Economy class is used for planes. We call it ‘standard’ when referring to rail travel. Really enjoyed your video! Hope you had a nice anniversary!

[@Ben-xe8ps]

Yes nobody says Economy. Many older people still say 2nd class as that is what it used to be called but the correct term these days is Standard class.

[@karupe9982]

If you ever take the train to go to Glasgow, plz make a video!!!!! In my latinamerican country there are no trains, only in the capital. So whenever i'm thinking of going to the UK or Europe, i'm thinking of trains, so this video truly helps. The view it's totally worth it. If the plane it's a similar place, less space, no view, then a traaaain it is 💜

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

To go to Glasgow from where? I live in Glasgow and we have trains to/from loads of places.

[@parkerpaulj]

Great observations from your journey, that truly reflect the level of customer care you received ( or not ! ) for your money.

[@jessied4210]

Yes! To avoid refund or cancellation issues, I often use TrainPal. Smooth check in and outs. Love it

[@grandiebob2500]

This is a very fair assessment of this service, which I’ve used. Flexibility with booking times and having a qualifying rail-card will optimise the cost. Congratulations on your clearly enunciated English from someone who is hard of hearing.

[@Kakibot]

That makes me so happy to hear that you found the video easy to listen to!

[@benardchinua6746]

​@@KakibotI wanted this video. Just bumped into it by good chance. Traveling to Edinburgh next week via LNER. Thanks. Your accent is excellent...easy to understand ❤❤

[@jessied4210]

True. I just bought my rail card on TrainPal. Saves so much!!

[@russmeyer100]

I did this journey many years ago and fell in love with Edinburgh. I would love to take this trip in 2024.❤

[@erincole3]

Perfect timing! Just opened youtube and this was on my homepage :) I am moving to Edinburgh on Wednesday and decided to fly into London and take the train up (gah) wish me luck haha

[@johnczajka6494]

From around 05.30 to 18.30 weekdays there are trains every 30 mins with LNER, there are also Lumo services,which are usually cheaper!

[@davejohnson9632]

I've only gone 1st once, a couple of years ago, going South from Leeds. It was super cheap as it was on one of the only trains, while the Azuma was starting to come into service. Those seats were really big but due to Covid the food was pretty much just packet stuff. With the new ones I'm not sure it's worth it. Miffy!

[@Kakibot]

Yay for Miffy being spotted!! .D

[@missmayflower]

Great video. We did that trip in 2013 and it was truly luxurious. It looks way different now.

[@Kakibot]

I think one of my first experiences was around 2013 or 2014 too! I miss those old seats...

[@liciawest]

Just visited your city!!! We had so much fun!!

[@stephenblanchard8973]

..we recently travelled LNER 1st class to and from Edinburgh..not impressed...thought the on train service mediocre..none of the toilets in 1st class were working...and the Azuma is not a patch on the HST or the class 91 and Mk IV coaches for comfort...

[@robertfahey3252]

I have booked the Lumo train service for my trip from London to Edinburgh in May. 33 pounds each way. Only one class. Bringing my lunch with me. I will let you know how it goes.

[@Kakibot]

Oh yes I did hear about that new service! Curious to know how it compares! .)

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Good to sample this 'open access' firm which gained a licence to compete with the incumbent because it offers a different type of rail travel. Its fares are keen. However Lumo cannot offer the service frequency of LNER.

[@neilmorrison7356]

Also for flying you have to factor in the cost of getting from the airport to central London

[@beltingtokra]

I used to get very cheap last minute first class tickets (2013-15), it was epic, especially York to Brighton, but navigating the underground after the free wine was .... interesting... Also, get a railcard, and do split ticketing, you save soo much money! Also, I was on a super tight budget to go to Lille once and got the coach... never again. Train/plane every time, but it was certainly an experience!

[@Kakibot]

Personally I am not eligible for a railcard anymore but younger people watching this absolutely should! My memory of taking the train back around 2013/15 are also very different… probably why I’m sticking to it even now when it’s not as sweet as it used to be 🥲

[@Wanyeee]

I see other posts have shared more cost-effective ways to buy

[@milesbrown8016]

Thanks for the good travel documentary. I think first class means the first people get all the food. A so next time bring your own picnic basket , to be safe….well done

[@Anthony-vt6px]

Another excellent and informative video kakibot. I am getting the train to Edinburgh on the 30th and hope my journey is as pleasant as your journey. 🙂👍

[@Kakibot]

Glad you found it helpful! .) Have a good trip!

[@nibzee]

Thanks. Have just booked my first trip on this train.

[@transittown7891]

Wow what an epic journey 😊😊👍👍

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Hello. You make some good points but not everyone lives or works in city centres and that's one advantage of air ... especially if you drive and park at the airport. London is so spread out and many travellers find their local airport more convenient than a downtown train station. Just look at how many London airports offer flights to Edinburgh. And it's the same in Scotland. Many travellers reside in Fife. So do you drive to Edinburgh airport (or take a bus/taxi) or do you take the train to Waverly and then take a bus/tram back to the airport ?

[@dougiemacpherson2384]

Make sure you complain about the errors.. they will give you compensation!

[@Kakibot]

I shall unleash British levels of gentle fury at them!

[@stephenblanchard8973]

...I complained about the fact NO toilets were working in 1st class by Twitter in journey...thought the reply I got not what was required...

[@robertbroadbent3038]

Perhaps LNER management should see this and do some staff training Oh and Berwick is a dump, been there it’s full of charity shops - it’s horrid

[@user-qn2zx5cu3o]

Great video-we're going to be taking this trip soon! (Pro sound tip: remove the dead mouse-the fuzzy windbreak thing-when you're shooting indoors. It's not necessary, and it looks like you're being eaten by a tribble.) 🙃

[@Kakibot]

I find it helps me tone down the plosives! More so on some microphones than others - currently I have a wireless DJI and it really benefits from having it on all the time! .)

[@jodylancaster8706]

Very interesting video. My husband and I are thinking of taking the train from London to Edinburgh in September visiting from the US.

[@Fishfingers232]

I didn't normally travel first on trains but the standard seats on the Azumas are so awful that for a longer journey I'll usually go first nowadays. Seriously the standard seats are worse than commuter servces like tfL rail.

[@herschell64]

I love LNER's first class and when travelling I always try to get seat K16 going northwards and K17 going southwards which are my favourite seats, I enjoy the catering options and don't really mind which menu I'm offered

[@keithdonnellan5564]

Watched a youtube I think it was 'Dylan's Travels' He did a trip from Edinburgh Castle to London using trams & trains. Arrived at Westminster bridge. Then got the london underground to Heathrow and flew back to Edinburgh & used the trams to get back to Edinburgh Castle. The time was 10 minutes faster by flying, Work it out. 10 minutes gained & nothing seen from the scenery of a nice comfortable train!

[@Doris-trainpalcode-RT777E]

I feel Waverley train station is much more convenient than Edinburgh Airport; Waverley train station is right next to Princes Street, and I think it's the same in London too! By the way I know a discount can find cheaper tickets, if someone needs, I am happy to share ❤

[@claudiawarren4886]

Totally enjoyed this helpful video.

[@Wanyeee]

I also have a good discount to share

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

I approve of that train, although I arrive cranky from all the free coffee!

[@craiglogistics2092]

You should try the Lumo train, £30 each way and more comfortable seats

[@johnsain]

That must be non-peak times...

[@ahmedshahab4105]

I finally found the Betterhelp ginger girl. The ad was annoying. But boy you have stolen my heart 🥰🥰😘

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Loved the review. Sad state of first class being out of so many menu items as well as lack of service during final leg. I am not demanding and normally pass on most food and drink in short trips but nice to be asked and to get some tea Laughed at weird person if large bag. I travel to and around Europe and when I do tend to take 3 to 4 weeks to make it worth it. That means a giant piece of luggage and a small backpack. Normally not an issues since I check bag on a plane or rent a medium to large car. Can be an issue on some buses which is why I stopped taking them and get a car or hire a driver. Seems silly a large train does not accommodate travelers with large bags

[@dave09453]

Great tips in the comments section. unfortunate food choices / availability. hopefully the food items are related to supply shortages...

[@charliebrady9649]

If time is not of the essence, you can get good fares on Avanti West service to Euston from Edinburgh down tve West Coast mainline

[@fiveinitaly]

Great video 👍👍 ciao from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@cookiemonster-20]

We took the Lumo train last week 25 £ each way per person. Cheap, convenient, OK for a 4 hours and a half journey.

[@franninchen]

I am not weird with my big suitcase 😅 I just need a lot of stuff just in case 😆

[@Kakibot]

I get that, nobody wants to recycle the same look two days in a row in LONDON! .D

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

Awsome video thinking of taking the train to Liverpool when I arrive in Edinburgh in October.. also I watched a few of you vlogs from like 6 years ago … one where you’re wearing a long purple wig?? Simon had SHORT hair??? Lol

[@Kakibot]

Oh no you have delved way too deep into the youtube history! .D

[@beccabush1252]

I do LNER first class from Edinburgh to Aberdeen & back on Wednesday

[@blindpugh12]

Very good review; agree with comments on catering! We've travelled from Invernea to KX a few times, last time in 2019 the only allowed one item for breakfast (departs 07:55). Just seemed very miserly.

[@MontyDeane]

im a bit confused about the seating. I want to go first class but the seating is confusing. I simply want to sit by my wife side by side, without having to look across and see 2 more people staring at me the entire time sharing a 4 seater. Im concerned I will get stuck look directly across from someone else for 5 hours. Can anyone shine some light on how this works, maybe your suggestions, the best way to go, knowing my scenerio. Thanks in advance

[@gonzaloverde6026]

Very Nice your video. From BSAS. Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@robm509]

It's about time LNER stopped calling it 'First Class' because the service is most definitely NOT. They should instead call it a Premium Fare ticket with 'Complimentary Service'. I'm a frequent business traveller on the East Coast Main Line between Edinburgh and London. At one point Virgin East Coast ran a decent first-class service which almost justified the higher ticket price, but things went into rapid decline around 2016-2017. IMO, LNER has not improved anything except the general cleanliness of the trains following the pandemic. I just travel standard class now and I buy my food to take with me on the journey.

[@julienricard9847]

You forgot to mention in the first class that there is a table in front of the chair, which offers some space to breathe and not feel packed like in the 2nd class

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent quality ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Wifi seems to be a problem on lot's of trains (not only UK) you have to be lucky. And it's often really slow

[@teresavandal4973]

Hi, I love the video; very informative, but I hope you don't mind if I point out one thing that frustrates me a bit; not just with your video, but from other train vloggers like "Dylan's Travels" or Paul Lucas' "Wingin It"... Please remember that the term "pricy" is actually a relative term. What might seem pricy to people who actually live in Britain, might actually be quite inexpensive, or even cheap to people in other countries. You said that the price for First Class on LNER was about 95£ ($117.09) one way from Edinburgh Waverly to London. A closely equivalent distance would be a train ride from Boston, MA. to Washington DC. This price on Amtrak would be anywhere from 229.73£ ($283) to 280.87£ ($346) one way for first class. Double that if you want a return ticket., so considering the fact that all in all; depending on if or when the service might return to "pre-pandemic" quality, and my husband's and my health issues; would I personally as an American pay that price you stated? Yes in a heartbeat!

[@SimplyFlightRBX]

Kaki! I have a suggestion, Compare LuMo/LuNo with LNER Azuma from Edinburgh to London and back to Edinburgh on different services?

[@Kakibot]

I'd love to try sometime! I don't have any London trips planned for anytime soon but if I ever do, I will deffo document it! .)

[@treath55able]

Also which train do you suggest ?

[@nikkimonserrate9330]

Taking the LNER this Nov 3. Do they offer meals/snacks in the economy class?

[@code-TRIP777B]

Many thanks to ...... I would like to say that I got a better price when I purchased my railcard❤

[@islandhisea]

How can I get cheaper railcard?

[@islandhisea]

thanks for sharing. btw. i also heard that on trainpal can receive 5% off

[@neilmorrison7356]

I am planning doing London to Inverness on the direct train later this year!

[@milkhoney859]

Hi thanks for the video review. I'd just like to ask if you know whether seat 5 is one on its own? I tried looking out for it but only saw seat 7! haha. Also I probably wont eat any of the food as i have strict dietary requirements however how much free wine do you get? x Thank you!

[@garethwilliams976]

Enjoyed this greatly but although rail in the UK is generally very acceptable they do it so much better on the Continent where in addition to Standard (C'mon it is really 3rd) you have other options which we no longer have here. I want the convenience of rail - city centre to city centre, the ability to carry luggage of rail (when will they have great space for big bags?) but have the comfort and service of airlines? I can do a basic level 3 hr air trip and get a decent meal and drinks but a first class rail meal does not compare. The problem is that a large proportion of First Class passengers are travelling on the firm - essentially for free and will accept the present poor standards of food and drink without complaint. Space and weight restrictions on rail are worlds away from those on airlines but you can still get decent food and rink on a transatlantic airbus so why not on an Edinburgh - London express? Last moan - why do they manage to serve the tea or coffee hot but not the beer cold?

[@Kakibot]

I can only agree with all of your points - and yes, it often feels like people who pay for 1st class as a treat or a special occasion are kinda left behind, because the rest is just business travellers who barely pay attention to the details anymore. It all really boils down to which mode of transportation one hates the least!

[@NaomiK1]

Great video.

[@treath55able]

Hi ,from Southern Indiana!❤ We are coming to Edinburgh in mid April for 2 weeks. Our thought was to plan a day trip to London as well. Is it possible to take an early train ....visit Buckingham Palace , The Westminister Abbey and get to Abbey Road for a quick picture and back to Edinburgh in the same day ?

[@mikeh020011]

I always use my mobile connection when on a train as I have an unlimited data plan.

[@ageoflove1980]

UK trains are overpriced because all the contracts are leased out to private parties, often funny enough to national state owned railway companies of other European countries. The Dutch national railway company NS operates no less than 7 UK companies, and many more by the French and German equivalent. Just booked a train ticket from Amsterdam to Heidelberg in Germany about 2 weeks ahead and it only costs me 35 euro, so about 30 Pound. Its roughly the same distance as Edinburgh-London. The main part of the journey is with the fancy German ICE high speed train even. I've read that the UK is looking at getting these contracts back and have the state operate them again. Hopefully that will make the prices more reasonable.

[@vivaciousvoyager]

how far is the train station from Westend hostel?

[@robertli6562]

From your video it seems the 1st class seats facing east are the single seats. As a family of 4, we want to sit together, but that means the double seats on the west side. This sucks. I will have to book double standard seats facing east just for this reason.

[@nancywysemen7196]

thank-y0u.

[@WaterWorld1]

Nice review. I don't generally think it is worth it. First class can be noisy and crowded too!

[@Wanyeee]

I've found a great discount that's much cheaper than usual. If you need to buy tickets, I can help you take advantage of this offer.

[@islandhisea]

Where die you find it? I just found 5%off on trainpal. Could you share pls?

[@issacbishop5805]

Is food included in first class ticket?

[@drtns]

I will be coming up from London on Saturday on LNER 1st class for a week in Edinburgh (and area) so it will be interesting to compare my journey. Do you have any recommendations for a good place in Edinburgh to get a scotch pie? I know of the piemaker but I am always looking for other recommendations.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

It’s not the LNER railway. It’s just LNER, as the R denotes Railway. It’s the London North Eastern Railway.

[@Vibes2me]

Is there a First Class Lumo Train? same route

[@jefvan536]

how fast it can go???its it worth of been call bullet train?

[@JourneysEndLofts]

Hi , dose the same train take you from Edinburgh to London and back to Edinburgh , take care .

[@michaelbuntine362]

Before getting on the train go kfc get it to take away go greggs get a couple of sausage rolls then pop so sainsburys get a bottle of vodka and a 1.5 liter bottle of coke total spend in including a 35cl bottle of vodka alcohol.We are British we expect alcohol =..£17.00..so don't bother paying an extra 70 to 100 quid for first class

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

Enjoyed the film thanks. If you have to sit in the aisle seats in Azuma First Class you have the table-leg immediately in front of you, so you end up sitting with the table-leg in between your own legs, so you can't cross them comfortably or move them around much. This is terrible on a four hour + journey. I have also been told on the train that you have no right to complain about the food as you simply pay for the journey, any food is totally discretionary. However, LNER's publicity states otherwise - that it's part of the experience. The Azumas are probably the worst train ever to run on our railways (apart from the Pacers!).

[@andrewmeredith4714]

Very informative video! What’s the opening song?

[@eugenemurray2940]

Missed the Bridges of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

[@Chrism-qc3yp]

Two togehter railcard is a massive boon

[@themightywhoosh123]

First Class is actually right at the front in the drivers cab 🤭

[@Dirkmez]

I don't know why the US can't have nice trains like these. For the massive size of the US, you think that would be a thing. Also the trains in the US look like they have been in service since the 1980's, and are super slow, max speed is about 55-60 mph.

[@kimboslice589]

We’ve booked first class for the same journey this summer… are the seats more comfortable than standard? Or are they the same but just a bit more privacy?

[@Kakibot]

They are definitely larger, so that helps the comfort levels big time!

[@louisescott4333]

Worst long distance trains in the UK! Uncomfortable seats (I'm talking about First Class as I've never had the misfortune to endure the Standard Class in the Azuma). Last time I went on one it was an extremely uncomfortable 5 hour journey from Aberdeen to York. The kitchen equipment wasn't working so there were no hot drinks or hot snacks available. I was glad to get off. Next time I travel to and from Aberdeen I am flying rather than spending an uncomfortable few hours in one of those horrible things again.

[@ronniecowman6568]

Reserved seats can be a nightmare,you book your seats for your journey only to find some person sat there, sometimes a argument can break out

[@Kakibot]

Oh no! Thankfully that has never happened to me, that would give me so much anxiety about booking anything ever again x)

[@Bungle2010]

Never had that in over a decade of travelling on this route.

[@ronniecowman6568]

@@Bungle2010 you are very lucky,if it has not happened to you so far

[@solsticebaby]

I can't imagine that's too much of an issue; I mean people do that on planes sometimes, but if it really becomes a problem, you can just call the crew over to assist you, yes?

[@saha23335]

What app do you have when you are watching a movie on your laptop at 7:37?

[@julienricard9847]

VLC, it's a pirated movie

[@davidcorbett62]

This is The route of the Flying Scotsman and as such Used to be the pinnacle of comfort and speed so for the cash needed it should be far better than it was. Let’s face it the journey was pretty crap and the standards fell way below what is expected for an expensive tariff

[@Zamode68]

Is that a grey Miffy? My friend loves Rainbow Rowell. Good video, we had wanted to do this so we could squeeze in London for two or three days during our trip but we wound up not because of expenses. My husband would prefer to fly and get there faster but a train does look nice.

[@Kakibot]

With getting to and from airports, I wouldn’t say it’s much faster! Maybe an hour faster if you count in all transfers to airports and also the extra time necessary as an air travel padding!

[@thehusshisht1708]

Ah yes, trains, I forgot they had those in Europe I love trains :D

[@jameschicken1008]

I kind of think you would get japanese service quality if the japanese were running it as they seem to culturally care so much more whereas uk service is so much more barebones

[@dunesebilleau8826]

I will take that journey in July, but using the night train version. I am SO excited about it, have you ever experienced it?

[@Kakibot]

Oh wow, a sleeper train? I've only heard about it! (And I took sleeper trains before in Europe - it feels like the South to North journey in UK wouldn't be long enough to actually get proper sleep in? How long does it take? .)

[@DerekGrubb]

@@Kakibot We got the southbound sleeper last month. Left Waverley at 23:40, and "arrived" at Euston 07:07. (Google Maps showed that we got into London more than an hour before, but we just trundled at the end - and even stopped at times.) Wouldn't do it again though... Awfy expensive for what it is and (bunk room, admittedly) my heart pounded with claustrophobia in the tiny room.

[@KempSimon]

If you are travelling on the "Caledonian Sleeper" overnight train between London and Edinburgh, be sure to try the Haggis, Neeps and Tatties in the Lounge Car (with maybe a couple of single malt Scotch Whiskies to help you sleep) before you retire to your cabin for the night!

[@Louisa93able]

Have you thought of trying a National Express coach from Edinburgh to London from about £15?

[@rockerjim8045]

i once did Megabus Victoria to Buchanan Bus station in Glasgow £4.50. 9.5 hours bargain

[@ChapatiMan]

Were the meals free or did they cost extra?

[@Kakibot]

In first class, all the food and drinks are free!

[@alanduff6211]

I’ve travelled a lot Edinburgh to Kings Cross. Stopped using First class as very rarely managed to get food due to staff issues. LNER call the food complimentary, so you can’t complain if there is no food! Also took a bacon roll on the early train, and was not allowed any further food apart from crisps and biscuits for the rest of the 4.5 hour journey. Mentions this in the small print on menu, although don’t tell you this when taking order. £50 extra for bacon roll! Definitely not worth it.