Caledonian Sleeper Train (Club Room) Edinburgh to London PLUS bonus Feature: 'Scotland in London'

If you're looking to travel between London and any of the sleeper train destinations available, I hope you'll find this a useful video to research your trip! Tonight I'm travelling Edinburgh Waverley to London Euston and you're coming with me!
Right, let's talk about price, because it's a big part of the decision to use this service. I paid £150 for a Club Room for this journey. A Classic Room (without en suite) would have cost £130, so basically I paid £20 to have private toilet/shower facilities. There are also seats available (£70) and the double bed 'Caledonian Double' which was something crazy like £345! The prices are for the cabin, so if there are 2 of you travelling you can make a real saving, or like me, pay an absolute premium for single occupancy. Just so you know, there are no 'sharing with stranger' arrangements available on the Caledonian Sleeper anymore. To some this is a shame, but to me, I couldn't contemplate sharing such a small enclosed place with a stranger!!!
IMPORTANT: When you are booking online, keep checking the prices, don't just book what you see straight away. For the night I was booking, my price was varying wildly, sometimes well over £200. I think the website must 'hold' fares for a set time or something for people searching, because a refresh of the website and my fare was back down to £150 - so a single click saved me £70! The pricing structure can be really weird - sometimes I was finding the inferior Classic Room more expensive than the Club Room - surely this should never happen regardless of demand.
Personally, I would never book the traditional seats for this service. One, because I can never sleep properly in a regular seat. And two, because this train crawls along, adding up to 3 hours onto the normal time taken to travel between Edinburgh and London, so it really doesn't make sense to me (although might be good for a future video just as a challenge!)
I've added a bonus feature on this video. My channel is predominantly about Scotland, so the feature looks at Scottish places in London, just for a wee bit of fun while I was in the capital.
I hope you enjoy the video, please remember to subscribe if you haven't done so already, and be sure to ask me any sleeper questions in the comments below. Many thanks for watching!
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Movie Clip: 'Murder on the Orient Express' (2017)

[@TheAlibashir]

"I've got a wine in me" "Then for some reason I decided to measure the room" lol that makes sense 🤣

[@garymcatear822]

My dad worked for British rail in the 70's on the sleeper train when i was a kid, he used to take me and my brother and sister and mum with him on the odd occasion and we'd get the sleeping cabins. I loved it on a train at night time. It was Glasgow to London and back again. I'd come back home with a big cardboard box full of little packs of biscuits with 3 biscuits in each pack and swapped them all with my mates for sweets n stuff....happy days.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for sharing those wonderful memories Gary!

[@danbreen6946]

Nice bit of sarcasm at the end 🤣

[@CaptainJimHill]

How did I find myself here? Bedtime in North Carolina, watching a Steve Marsh video most evenings before turning the lights out, and relaxing with Steve’s video journeys and commentaries, before listening to the terrific music he picks at the end. Heck, I even find myself a bit anxious every video wondering if Steve will find something to eat, then enjoying his “food finds” for the trip. This is the best travel video series I’ve ever come across. Cheers, my friend!

[@Win-xl7no]

Really enjoyed that Steve thanks. The humility that comes across with your style makes it really enjoyable as you're clearly so down to earth and much more real than a lot of vloggers etc these days. Top work sir, thanks again.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much - really appreciate it!

[@richardwilliams5442]

Castle Spider-Man channel pictures the woods Castle Liverpool house the beach the Castle beaches see depressed you keep Castle water sea water sea the water tractors full house diggers tractors lorries Walk in the Woods see Costa house lifeboat house Opera House boat the sea boat electro house Costa Rica house and we learn from Wales diggers machines I'm a dog Wales the wolf in the sea tractor stickers diggers tractor diggers lifeboat house the coastguard Lego House Lego House train stations trains more train stations life boat LEGO lifeboat Richard willliams

[@cjuuu443]

​@@richardwilliams5442are you talking English ? Wow that is impossible to read

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

I often wonder what the driver of these overnight sleepers think. Such a long journey taken at snails pace. Thank you Steve for the interesting insight. 👍😀

[@abrahamdozer6273]

I'm taller than 190cm. My feet would poke through the bulkhead into Cabin C-3. I caught a two second glimpse of an architectural product that I designed and that we manufactured in Canada installed in London. You just made my weekend.

[@steve-marsh]

Really!? That's awesome!!!!!

[@feliciahamm3976]

Wonderful and informative video. As a Mexican American from California who dreams of experiencing Scottish Culture, it was hilarious to see you enjoying nachos and wine on the Caledonian Sleeper Train!!

[@ronzombie6541]

Scotland isn't known for its food but seafood is good on the coasts.

[@77smp]

There are two sleepers. The Highland Sleeper that comes from Fort William, Aberdeen and Inverness. That joins up at Edinburgh Waverley at about 1am The lowland sleeper goes from Edinburgh and Glasgow and joins at Carstairs...unless covid had changed this?🤔 The seated compartment is not good for an overnight journey and my biggest gripe is that it's very much sold as a luxury product which doesn't really provide an alternative to flying. I'd quite like the couchette system used on the continent and still preferred the old carriages.

[@steve-marsh]

Hard to disagree with anything you say there Michelle! And cheers for the Highland/Lowland info - makes sense now :)

[@77smp]

@@steve-marsh Thanks for the reply.... I'm about to have a slight rant so please ignore.... Serco are currently running a service that has had many faults plus industrial action by it's employees. I believe that they are wishing to reduce the service to peak season and premium price only. Currently seats that should be available from Edinburgh/Glasgow are not, and I wouldn't be surprised if they use the excuse of "lack of use" as a reason to make cuts across the service. Rant over... Best wishes and hugs for you both 🤗

[@Bobrogers99]

This train gets mixed reviews, but it's something that should be experienced if you can afford it. And yes, the price considers its value as a hotel room, but a hotel would allow you to get a full night's sleep! The Caledonian Sleeper occasionally suffers from maintenance issues, notably showers that are cold or inoperative as well as the temperature of the cabin, but the staff does what they can to keep you comfortable. And some people really appreciate having their own toilet!

[@steve-marsh]

I've recently done the Night Riviera and that was better, but I do still rate the Casey Sleeper, it's a great service, albeit a bit pricy

[@mewsdo]

So much fun watching you travel.... though I would've stayed in London a tiny bit longer... taken in a museum maybe... but great to see a video that has such a truthful ring to it, thanks!

[@MrJoffster]

Well another fantastic video and the train journey is something kean likes the look of unfortunately our trip to your fair land has been postponed due to my mum losing her battle with cancer on new years eve but we have rescheduled our trip so we will definitely look at the sleeper option instead of flying kean asks did you not fancy a go at driving the train 😀 anyway thank you again Steve for entertaining my boy and me in this difficult time for us and we look forward to coming to Edinburgh very soon stay safe out there from joff and kean 😍

[@janetturner7489]

My condolences. Enjoy Edinburgh when you get there.

[@steve-marsh]

So sorry to hear it, my thoughts are with you both.

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

What a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing. Your trans look so much nicer than ours. My wife and I are planning a train trip across Canada this year for our 32 wedding anniversary. Their trains are even older than ours - I think they date back to the 50's - but the rooms have been remodeled and they are very well maintained. I love long train trips!

[@steve-marsh]

Sound wonderful! Have an amazing trip! Definitely on our bucket list :)

[@Battismore-Blue]

The Dublin Castle pub plays an important part in the history of the group Madness

[@bmaspen95]

Hi Steve, another great video full of information and great shots of your arrival into Edinburgh, you have a very rare knack of drawing you in as if you are just talking to the individual, great thing to do, as always video was great.

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate it Brian, thanks!

[@RobsRemixes]

“I’ve got a wine in me so I need to be very careful” 🤣

[@margaretWestminster]

Hello Steve, that was a wonderful trip to London, i enjoyed my Brit I sh trip. Thank you

[@annechung2341]

I've taken the old train from Fort William to London Euston. I love the Caledonian Sleeper, took it twice.

[@alanreed4247]

Excellent video, well done. loved every minute.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Alan!

[@morganjamieson5920]

Absolutely loving the sleeper train videos, another masterpiece!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Morgan! :)

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

That’s the best way to travel. All those amenities! Beats air travel, especially for seniors. That corridor is too narrow.😵‍💫

[@BlueKnows]

Why was I expecting disco lights? 🤔 🤣 🕺 🎶

[@valvlog4665]

I love sleeper trains. Only issue in the UK is that the journeys are short. Maybe the Cal' Express could loop around Yorkshire a few times then arrive in Euston about 11AM.

[@steve-marsh]

So true, sounds good to me! :D

[@FrankC321]

Scotland's Ambassador has done it again. Great travel idea, for a casual traveler or tourist with amble time, the train is an option for sure. Sure the prices might be a little steep, but that's cool. The nacho's looked good (extra jalapeno's please). For myself and others who do not partake in rail travel, your sacrifice was appreciated, video'ing the room and other rail cars. Suppose there is a bit of excitement anyway and would be hard just to demand one's self to sleep. Closing with a pleasant audio selection. Thank you much!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Frank! I need to carry spare jalapeños, totally agree ;)

[@creationinmotion4124]

Fabulous Steve 👌. I am going to find those pubs! 😅🤣🤣

[@albyjam]

"Welcome to Edinburgh". Such inviting words.

[@michaelstaunton1632]

A very interesting & informative video really enjoyable good job 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael, thanks so much!

[@Luvr-wv9hv]

It looked like the train was pretty empty, so there was plenty of room to take all of us along. Thanks for the ride!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes! Thanks for joining me :)

[@RaymondCalloway]

Wonderful video, again bringing back memories of taking the Sleeper from Inverness down to Euston, which was a long trip for me after taking the regular train down from Thurso first. I rode of the older sleepers back then when they were pulled by those maroon colored EWS engines. The compartments only had one plug in those days and only for electrical shavers and not for charging phones. Thanks for the memories!!!!

[@127cmore]

Yeah, much better experience

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for sharing Raymond! I'd have appreciated the longer time on the train :)

[@kingbeastie]

I watched this for the Sleeper train content so it was a great unexpected bonus to see you at The Dublin Castle. I'm from Inverness but lived in London when I was in my late teens - early twenties, The Dublin Castle is a great music venue and I played there many times back then. At that point the music scene around Camden was just so much fun. Great video, thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahh thanks so much for sharing!

[@kevinxxx8093]

I took a Caledonian sleeper in 1985 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh and I loved it.

[@skyhill4279]

Another great video from you Steve. Loved the Northlink video!!

[@andrewmarsden1970]

Thanks. Keen to do that journey.

[@steve-marsh]

Well worthwhile Andrew, sometimes it's nice to take the slow route :)

[@McSynth]

I too enjoyed watching this Steve. So good to enjoy your friendly travelogue from the comfort of my desk (with a wee snifter). Many years ago I would begin my working day after exiting Tottenham Court Road Tube Station - before heading up to floor 29 at Centrepoint..for another day.. Keep up the good work.

[@massivley]

Love the video I’ve spent many an hour walking around London and never get bored with it

[@robbojax2025]

Good to see you here in the smoke even for a short period. I will be returning the compliment at the end of March after more than two years.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Always too short a time! March ain't long away now :)

[@77smp]

An interesting bonus video... lovely as usual.👍🙂 All I will say is "Scotsman rocks up early morning and heads straight for the pub!" 🤔😉😅

[@steve-marsh]

...and like I said, had it been open, you know where I would have been ;)

[@hanspronk2749]

First time that we see you without a had. Great vlog.

[@steve-marsh]

I should have worn one in the shower eh?!

[@foretrak]

Nice one again Steve. I must say the drinks menu has improved somewhat over the years following the obligatory cans of McEwan's Export! ;-)

[@steve-marsh]

Haha those were the days :D

[@kevjaffray]

I've often thought I'd like a night in a sleeper, now I know I will but I get what you say about it not being long 3nough from Edinburgh to London so I guess it'll have to be the Orient Express for me 😁. Another great vlog Steve, thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha you've made a good choice :D

[@eltinjones4542]

I'm addicted to your travels Steve. I don't get out much! 😂 👍

[@jackmellor5536]

The Highland sleeper arrives around 1am when the station is closed. You traveled on the Lowland Sleeper where it merges with the train from Glasgow Central at Carstairs.

[@steve-marsh]

Ah cheers for the info Jack!

[@CarpeDiemTravelerMel]

I just found your channel and subscribed! I will be visiting London in April, and then traveling to Edinburgh before returning to the U.S. I was searching for a review of the trains that travel between the two and found you. Great review! Love the humor 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Hey welcome aboard thanks so much!!!!

[@richardmurphy4520]

Great trip Steve, great to see London city streets after living there 30 years ago.

[@nedkelly2677]

Thank you so much for sharing.I like hanging around.😀

[@steve-marsh]

Great to have your company :)

[@alisonhorton2180]

Love this video and your natural way of presenting

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Alison! :)

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Always a pleasure to travel with you. Thank you.

[@gavinroger417]

As a frequent traveller myself I love your videos Steve.

[@johnavast5939]

nice Tuque- love from Canada mate

[@robert3715]

I agree the pricing structure varies enormously, my son paid £400 return for a club room around Christmas. I'm going in mid March with a railcard in a classic room, a return is only £132 (£66 each way)

[@steve-marsh]

Well done grabbing a bargain! :)

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

I had a good laugh watching you turn off the light with your toe! 😂😂

[@NewSkiwi]

Thanks. Love your sense of humour.

[@judym5822]

Loved this Steve, have always wondered what the sleepers were like. Also thanks for the wee trip and info in London. X

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Judy! :)

[@janicetaylor2025]

Love that Canadian toque Steve! Bonus points! You would have needed more than that on Jan 15 here on the island. Wicked snow storm. Couldn't see the railings on my back deck for so much snow. Shut everything down. 50 cm approximately of snow with 90 km/hr winds, so lots of drifting. Would much rather be where you are! What a great trip you had! Love learning new things about different parts of London. "Posh pigeon"....too funny! I remember those murals in a Geoff Marshall video! Thoroughly enjoyed exploring with you Steve! Great video!

[@steve-marsh]

I'd love to be there to film it! But not sure how long I'd survive in a REAL winter!!!! :) Thanks again Janice :)

[@TheUncleGrant]

Another great trip report Steve, And the bonus London feature was very interesting too, well done. I always like your choice of Music, some really nice songs i've not heard before..😊

[@greyline1012]

Throughly enjoyed this Steve. Many thanks.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

When I was working in Edinburgh and couldn’t sleep I used to walk around around the city and on many occasions found myself in Waverley station watching the trains arrive and departing, the amount of times I was tempted to hop on the sleeper and see if that would help me sleep but my head always ruled my heart and I trudged back to the hotel to lie and stare at the ceiling, great post brought back memories of Edinburgh

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John! You should've done it :)

[@probinson5645]

Very good vid, Steve, from a train-loving Canuck. PS- great toque you were wearing!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers!

[@merryannmac8096]

Haggis, neeps and tatties, we have them every Burn's night. We also find a poem or song to quote to get our supper. Lovely journey, Steve, thank you. Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Merry Ann :)

[@christinehodge3608]

2nd time ive watched this,still agood video, 😊

[@waltercobra1566]

Another great trip on video, thanks Steve.

[@Kopite68]

Great video. Love the ending music too.

[@charlietwotimes]

Love that you're down in London & saying "Maybe one day I'll visit Dundee" 😂

[@Seamaxwell]

Took the Sleeper from Arbroath down to KingsX. Loved waking up and feeling refreshed

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris - you must've had a better sleep than me :)

[@rudeboystu69]

You were right the first time about them drawing labourers from all four corners of the United Kingdom to build London Euston Station, since the station was built in the 1830s, well before Irish independence and while it was still part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

[@richardharibo]

Always an excellent sight to see another video from you Steve. Thanks for sharing your adventures with my now favourite KZbinr.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow, thank you Richard!!!!

[@dennismathieson1140]

Hi Steve another great video reminded me when I worked in London 7 years ago a couple of guys I worked with got the Caley Sleeper I was a Easyjet traveller via LGW....

[@steve-marsh]

Haha so I covered them both in one video :)

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Another great journey and so enjoyable as usual, thank you so much and stay safe and well.

[@steve-marsh]

And you Simon! Cheers!

[@stevewilson5834]

Another great video steve, keep them coming.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@wesssavorn9018]

Great videos luv your torque Canada's watching and much enjoying. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shirleycrooks7628]

Nice one Steve,always interesting,keep em coming,all the best

[@gogsie6572]

Might just take the overnight train next time I head back to Edinburgh. Heard you can have a cabin with a double bed. And yes I can recommend the Camden pubs. Thanks for another great video.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhh I wish I'd had time to sample them :) Yeah the double bed cabin - £345 ONE WAY!!! :O

[@gogsie6572]

@@steve-marsh D'oh! Did not look at the price.

[@stephencurtis3295]

Really enjoyed the video and brought back some good memories. Keep up the fun

[@steve-marsh]

Glad to hear it! Cheers Stephen!

[@wdh47211]

Love train vids....thanks for posting. You are going and getting all posh on us. I love it.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes, I'll need to do the overnight bus journey to level things up :)

[@airzulu2733]

Extremely well presented. And I think I might have a go on the night sleeper to Inverness after seeing that. Thanks Steve.

[@jamessykes8990]

We comment Steve, the whole of Ireland was British back then1837, freestate came into being about 1922 or there abouts. We love your videos. Jimmy and David.

[@TheKevolution]

Great video Steve, thank you. I've long had a fascination with sleeper trains, yet have only ever managed to catch one in China. Great to see what they're like at home these days, perhaps one day...

[@Ryanmeston07]

Got too say I absolutely love your videos!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ryan, really appreciate it!!

[@josephcoane5004]

Great video! Thanks Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Joseph! :)

[@carlh1178]

Enjoyable video, Steve. Thanks. Have always wanted to make the trip myself to find out what it’s like. I have now booked Euston to Edinburgh for November in a Club Room. Can’t wait. Thanks for the glimpse of what to expect 👍.

[@steve-marsh]

Have a great trip Carl! My tip is get on board as early as you can to get settled in, especially if you fancy a good sleep :)

[@carlh1178]

@@steve-marsh Thanks for your tip Steve. I was thinking the same myself. Don’t worry if you can’t reply again but was wondering if the club dining car is open for a drink and something to eat from boarding or only after the train departs? Quite fancy spending a bit of time in there before bed.

[@nsholk]

Brilliant. Can’t wait to see this one. Having taken the voyage from EDI-London in September, I’ll admit it wasn’t the cheapest way to spend a night “on the road” but hey it was a bucket list memory in the making. Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Absolutely agree :)

[@lauraautry6992]

I really enjoy taking these journeys with you. I have never been on a train however watching you I would love to make a trip on one.

[@jamessmith6402]

That was an absolutely brilliant video it deserves 10x thumbs up 👍 thanks Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much James!

[@roroger2402]

Great video Steve.. Nice way to start the year..All the best, keep safe. Cheers

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@lunis471]

I love your travel trips I used to travel alot to London before the pandemic I miss it so much so thanks for this 😃

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Liz!

[@BarneyLeith]

Another absolutely splendid video, Steve. Helpfully informative about the sleeper train and fascinating walk around London, exploring the pubs of the nations! I remember the old sleepers, travelling from King's Cross to Aberdeen in the 1950s or early 1960s to see my grandmother, who lived at Glenkindie, near Strathdon. The modern sleepers look really clean and comfortable.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Barney! Still got a soft spot for the old sleeper, but the new one is pretty good as well :) Cannae beat the sound of the tracks as you fall asleep!

[@pamelaadam9207]

Memories of a 4 seater overnight in the tattie holidays with mums mound of tupperware sandwiches to clear the fridge before going, a change up to Norwich then wee local trains to get to the boat on the broads for 2 weeks then repeat

[@patfox6366]

Really enjoyed my first video of your journey on the sleeper.

[@derekwalker6900]

I have used this sleeper quite a few times. But I used to travel from Thurso down to Inverness and catch the sleeper to London there. When I travelled the trains used to sound like this: diddlidee-diddlida-diddlidee-diddlida-diddlidum-diddlidoodle-diddlidee etc. etc. anyone remember that?

[@Wrtp.]

Thanks again Steve really enjoy all ure videos keep up the good work cheers.🍺🍺

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks to you Derek! :)

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Another cracking video Steve I am looking forward to my trip from Inverness to London on the Caledonian sleeper in February.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Robbie! I'm jealous you'll have that extra time onboard!

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

@@steve-marsh BA have changed my flight time I was due to arrive in Inverness in the afternoon but now I will be there at 10 am so hopefully I can find interesting things to do before my trip back Steve

[@BethTheWanderer]

I just discovered you today and am a new subscriber. I’ve watched about ten of your videos already….I think you’re the only KZbinr that actually makes me laugh out loud at times 😆 Thanks for the great videos!!

[@steve-marsh]

Glad to hear it Beth and welcome aboard! 🙃 thanks so much for watching and for your comment, aw the best!

[@jimbalshaw7347]

Great video again Steve its amazing how with good filming and editing you make what would be a boring trip into a cracking film cheers

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate it Jim, thanks!

[@poppyk6182]

Thanks for taking us on your journey Steve. 🚊 🛩

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along :)

[@FrankTaylor74]

Wonderful as always!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Frank :)

[@Indiwill_i_am]

super vlog, im using the sleeper in a week or so from edinburgh, going to see the titanic exhibition in London, thanks for posting mate.

[@steve-marsh]

Hope it's useful! Cheers :)

[@ethankiff7261]

this video is amazing i remember saying ages ago you should go on this train its amazing keep up the good work 😁

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ethan! A fun wee adventure :)

[@herschell64]

I've watched a few of your videos which I came across while doing research for the Sleeper as I'll be going on it next year

[@kennethbell54]

Great video Steve. Really enjoyable. Happy New Year from Thailand.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Kenneth! Aw the best to you in Thailand!

[@margaretwotherspoon566]

Another good one Steve,most enjoyable can't keep you in lol💞

[@steve-marsh]

Haha so true Margaret! :)

[@hilandmalt]

Another great vid, Steve! I appreciate your choice of music and your song lists. I’ve been able to find them all on Apple Music. Cheers!