GWR Night Riviera Review : A Fantastic Experience

[@DylansTravelReports]

Stop bullying my cup of tea 😂

[@TPB-OPA]

lol😆

[@marianjeffrey8684]

It was good to see nothing changes 😁

[@DylansTravelReports]

True!

[@Katmando376]

Dylan why no narration?

[@stingraytrainer4700]

Why. Looks like you pissed in that cup. You deserve it all

[@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars]

My wife and I took this service from Plymouth up to Paddington as a great way to get to Heathrow at a leisurely pace for a 2pm flight a few years back. Just like Dylan found, this sleeper option was a hidden gem; an oasis of old-fashioned good service in a tacky world. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and ridiculously old-fashioned-romantic. We loved it - and wish we had a reason to do it again :-)

[@mscott3918]

You have a great reason to do it again. You enjoyed it. Perfect.

[@Jan-bi3vr]

that sign in the mirror is a genius idea! i always avoid using toilets with electronic locks because you can never tell when it's actually locked. one time the door opened on a gentleman wiping his .... just as i walked past. i think about him a lot

[@derekmmmm]

I'm glad to be memorable! 😂

[@trappist-1e135]

@@derekmmmm omg

[@millercool21]

Ass

[@crazyivan7884]

As someone who uses the Night Sleeper frequently between Penzance and London Paddington I though it should also point out that the both Paddington and Penzance both have first class lounges located at each station where you can enjoy a shower and tea/coffee amenities. Both are available included in your sleeper birth ticket* so if you should leave London Paddington (after using their lounge and shower) you are also free to enjoy Penzance's lounge and included shower etc. Note that depending on the number of people travelling and demand for the showers you are required to arrange a time slot. As of this point it can be done by arrangement with your carriage attendants for 'arrivals' although I believed for 'departure' its more first-come first-serve. *First class amenities are only available if you book a sleeper birth. They are not available to passengers travelling in the none sleeper section of the train (past the buffet and lounge car towards the front of the train). Although it should be mentioned that those travelling in this section do enjoy a 1st class "normal/day running" coach without the tea/coffee/biscuit freebies (although if you asked nicely I'm sure you will get some). For the COVID era, while the sleeper service itself may sometimes be running and in other not (please check before any bookings or if you have made bookings and GWR are not the fastest company to tell you they may owe you some money due to cancelled trains), while it is in operation a face mask is required while moving to/from your birth, while any none-sleeper section of the train and while ordering at the bar located in the lounge section (NB that the lounge area itself is not available for seating/consumption of food/beverages during the pandemic for your and others protection). You can remove your mask while in the toilets and your sleeping quarters. Also no showers are available for obvious heath reasons! A quick note about ticket prices... the sleeper birth is always a fixed price based on 2 options: Solo (the only available option during the pandemic) and Shared (cheaper but you will share the room with someone. If not specifically travelling with someone else at the time you made the booking you must be the same sex as the other person. Eg, if you booked a shared birth but are travelling alone and are male then you will be paired with another male, similarly if you are female. OFC you may get lucky and have no pairings at all and get the birth to yourself. It should also be noted that your paired person can get on at any stopping station, so you can be woken up at 3am by someone coming into your room. For this reason I always book Solo). Solo (at the time of writing this) is £80 on top of your ticket, keep in mind that train fairs at that time of night are very cheap so £135 one way is fairly decent and cheaper if the train fair ticket was booked in advance (as an advance ticket, read the rules because these tickets are not flexible!), although I doubt - unless you have a lot travel discounts or selecting a shared birth - you will get a fair PLUS a birth for £90. Anyway, enough wall of text! I highly recommend this service if you get the chance to enjoy. For a train (keep that in mind!) its very comfortable and enjoyable. Happy New Year to all.

[@runwaygaming9935]

What stations does it stop at?

[@elektricdrop]

Do they provide towels for the shower?

[@MisterHampshire]

Brilliant video, thank you. And more - absolutely no unnecessary and pointless music all the way through. Just honest to goodness video with no distractions. Thank you.

[@JamesThompson-oz8kh]

I must say that train appears exceptionally nice. Having ridden Amtrak I'm sure you'll agree. 😁 Thanks for the ride! I love these videos.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Yes these trains recently underwent major refurbishment so are best in the UK atm.

[@estecanalespro]

I'm glad the KZbin recommendations have brought me here. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Glad they brought you here too 😁

[@niafer9444]

A nicely done video with ambient sound and no music. Enjoyable to watch. Thank you. I am from Dorset, but I love going down to Devon and Cornwall.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@stevepashley795]

Ever since I saw the new GWR livery, I fell in love with it. I believe it to be teal. Nicest colour I've seen in a long time. Thank you Dylan.

[@Great_WesternTVFan]

It's dark green

[@Djr67]

I've just discovered your channel, very interesting, I have loved trains since I was a kid.

[@cmdrtianyilin8107]

Every single thing Brunel Designed, every single thing, absolutely brilliant pieces of arts.

[@djpeekay25]

Love your shot of the train arriving at paddington

[@Petriku1]

Another 5-Star effort, Dylan! As with many of the other commenters, I've come to really look forward to your videos each week. And, while I noticed one comment encouraging you to narrate, I have to say that I appreciate your decision to sub-title your work. This really allows for the full, visual appreciation of what your camera is capturing. Not to say that I'd object, should you ever opt to speak ~ but, your text is brief, to-the-point, adequately descriptive and effective. The occasional "face reveals" are fun, too! Always nice to know who's showing you around. Thanks so much!

[@DylansTravelReports]

Glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for the support!

[@ianpattison4461]

I had the pleasure of doing the Cornish Riviera sleeper and the Caledonian sleeper to Inverness back-to-back in March 2019 (before the upgraded Caledonian rolling stock) - the Cornish Riviera was by far the better service and looks like it still is!

[@112chapters3]

Wow, my sister always loves the Caledonian to Aberdeen, I’ve only done the Cornish, it was ok, I’m sure the scenery is better going into Cornwall in the morning than the run to london

[@michaelformaini7053]

Dylan, I have to agree with your comparison between refurbished Mark 3 sleepers and the Mark 5s on the Caledonian Sleeper. The Mark 3 looks cosier and the table is much sturdier. The ladder to the upper berth is quite innovatively designed - pity we didn't have a similar design on our sleepers downunder - although I could see this as part of a renovation thought for future upgrades. Enjoying watching both your videos and those of our Canadian friend (DownieLive). Makes up for being stuck at home during Melbourne's second lockdown due to the second wave of COVID19. Keep them coming and stay safe and well yourself in sunny Inverness.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! I hope you're safe and well as I know it's bad having one lock down let alone a second one. All the best!

[@garyhooper2728]

50 years ago I travelled every years on the Cornish Rivera to go eventually to st Ives surfing on the beach in the 60’s, my family were evacuated there in the way due to the London docs moving

[@jonhartley]

As always from Dylan a comprehensive and informative blog. First Class in every way. As to the tea - clearly a fortnight cuppa (too weak) Quite agree the breakfast looked a tad light, more thought needed here.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@marcc3514]

Lots to say here Dylan: No music - excellent, just the ambient soundtrack. Subtitles were informative and not overdone or gimmicky. A forensic examination of facilities on board Praise for the crew and the company seems well deserved. This looks like the future of travel - CO2 a better option. The drive is awful. (we did the overnight - 24 hours from Tampa Fla to New York - cramped but fun. and the car train from Nice to Calais brilliant, though now no more) Seems sleeper trains are catching on, throughout Europe. Thanks a lot. Very nicely done. (You missed the statue of Brunel on Paddington Station)

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@JD-wn3cc]

And the Paddington Bear bench right outside your window before you departed!

[@markscarisbrick1534]

Great review; very thorough indeed! One thing I particularly like about this train is the pull down windows. It's so refreshing to stand by an open window in the morning when you wake up haha! Cheers, Mark.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@kennethcrilley467]

Enjoyed that excursion. Wasn’t aware of this trip. I’m on my own but that doesn’t stop me exploring. My goal is Venice Simplon. Thanks for the trip.👍

[@bunna65]

I painted them inside and out,went to Penzance for the week to snag them before commissioned,nice to see them running 😂😂

[@grahvis]

I wouldn't have thought the journey time was long enough to bother with a sleeper. Though having said that I used to regularly travel from London to Aberystwyth which takes a similar time and did once do it on a through train. That's when I realised changing trains and therefore seating, enroute was a definite benefit.

[@APizzaDriver]

I really appreciate that you narrate by text only. They’re short and direct, and just makes your trips more enjoyable. Kudos! ETA: my point is, your trip is the star of the show, not you personally. No offense intended. I just think that’s your goal, and it works.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! That's what I'm going for.

[@lorijohnston4311]

Thank you so much for this info! I am planning a Penzance to Paddington overnight train trip next year and this is helpful. Seems like you had a very smooth ride.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Yes, was a great train!

[@marianjeffrey8684]

I love train travel. 7 years ago I used trains to travel all the UK. Loved it. Just before lockdown I traveled from Auckland to Wellington. As soon as we get the trans tasmen bubble open I will go over to NZ to travel the South Island by train. We have some amazing train journeys here in Australia. Love this thanks Dylan.

[@DylansTravelReports]

From what I've heard both Australia and New Zealand have some amazing train journeys. I think the even use some old British Rail stock on some routes in NZ.

[@seorwulf1049]

Marian Jeffrey Do the Tranz Alpine from Chch to the West Coast via Arthurs Pass, lovely trip

[@lustyfrog7221]

@@DylansTravelReportsthey have the class 43!

[@Indrakusuma_a]

The kind of travel videos I like, no crap talking or stupid background music, it's just the ambience and your subtitle explaining the stuffs.

[@multiomer1997]

Damnnn better than Germany's NightTrains! Looks like 5 star hotel on wheels

[@tobeytransport2802]

Acnologia that’s because in Europe it is a big continent and night trains are kinda a necessary thing whereas in the UK they are seen as a luxury as their day equivalents can usually be done in 5-8 hours

[@moestrei]

No wonder the Brits had to exit: Those Continentals just couldn't keep up with the standards!

[@multiomer1997]

@@l0rdf4der88 They had, but not anymore, they had City Night line.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

@@moestrei 🤮🤮🤮

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

@@l0rdf4der88 it has!

[@johntyjp]

Imagine the spacious accommodation that Brunel s broad gauge trains would've had!!!!😄

[@DylansTravelReports]

🤤

[@KempSimon]

Both the Great Western Railway, operating out of London Paddington, and the Great Central Railway, operating out of London Marylebone, had generous loading gauges. The Class 165 and 166 "Thames Turbo" commuter trains built by British Rail for suburban work out of Paddington and Marylebone took advantage of this fact, but their wide bodies mean that they lack "go anywhere" availability. Some careful gauging studies had to be undertaken before Class 166 units were cleared to operate along the former Southern Railway route between Cosham and Brighton to ensure they didn't foul the edges of curved station platforms.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

@@DylansTravelReports Just a thought. How come ya went to Cornwall? There's nothing much there.

[@Gaizhun]

@@chaosdemonwolf1 I mean there is all of Cornwall.

[@malthuswasright]

@@chaosdemonwolf1 Guessing you've never been to Cornwall. There's tons to do.

[@geecee310]

Good to see the new product from GWR. Even better to see that they have retained sofas in the lounge car, unlike the Caledonian Sleeper.

[@Mr_moofus37]

the lounge car is so beautiful

[@KempSimon]

I prefer the Lounge Cars on the Anglo-Scottish Caledonian Sleeper trains myself. At least they serve a full three-course meal (outside of the Corona Virus pandemic) whilst on the Night Riviera you can only buy drinks and snacks!

[@sarac.3259]

This is a great, very informative video. My daughter just said, "that looks brilliant - we must go on it - but you snore"! If we had an interconnecting door, she can hv the one nx door to us. Hv often wondered about taking the sleeper so it's v.useful to see it.

[@DylansTravelReports]

The rooms on this train have pretty good sound proofing so you can tell your daughter that won't be an issue if she's in another room 😅

[@dobbinism]

Thanks Dylan, great report, impressed with those 'immaculate' class 57s.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@callumthornelow2936]

Watching this and comparing it to the Caledonian Sleeper, it proves you can provide an equally good, if not better service with older equipment and resources.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Exactly...

[@blissy1]

Must try that next year when I go to the UK, when hopefully this Covid thing will be history

[@DylansTravelReports]

Hopefully it won't be too long until that is possible.

[@pansearedducklet9054]

Aye good luck with that, pop up to Scotland if you get a chance, you won't regret it

[@Great_WesternTVFan]

You can still go on this journey in this new normal, everything is all like the old normal, it's just that we have to wear masks and mind the contacts

[@Great_WesternTVFan]

@Laura 90 but the bbc and governments call that

[@punjabipandit5428]

New strain of corona virus found in London

[@09weenic]

I’ve done this trip in 2016 & 2018 - would live to do it again soon 😃

[@fatimasaleem9463]

That trip was amazing to see and also you showed your face. You are very handsome. Keep it up 😊😊😍😍😍😎😎

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@jaysonflesher8666]

I am lucky enough to live near to the line through Cornwall and every morning I wait to see this train pass somehow my day doesn't feel complete without seeing the night riviera I hope you enjoyed Penzance

[@DylansTravelReports]

I loved the Night Riviera. Best sleeper train in the UK by far.

[@DandamanV]

I think this video convinced me that I have to do this trip at least once in my life. So wonderful.

[@austenmckenna5555]

Really liked this train! Looked fabulous and comfortable! Enjoyed the ride on this video! Thanks for giving us a wave in the mirror! :)

[@DylansTravelReports]

Yes, it's a fantastic train! 👋

[@TheSmittenman]

I used to catch this train a lot in the 80s when it used to depart just after midnight. Back in those days only ever had 1 loco, but it was always changed at BTM for some reason. Was very often late as well, but i never complained as it was cheap back then :)

[@RTTrainProductions]

That goes to show mk3 coaches are still capable of fitting regulations. Hope GWR still use them in the future.

[@DylansTravelReports]

I think these will be staying in service for some time 😁

[@scottprice4813]

One comment I'd make Dylan is that this is well edited and not overly long. I realize some trips are long but it's quite tedious when there are unending passages of the same thing. I for one have taken many trains there and I don't need a long trip report to impart every moment .

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@Relish121]

The new Night Riviera sleeper cabin is stunning. I'm so looking forward to be on this solo occupant berth in Aug 2021. I have given up on the Caledonian sleeper... It is bumpy, noisy, the on-suite shower water is icy cold and every club cabin (except for their club doubles) is now a twin cabin even if you are travelling solo.

[@englishmadcow7461]

What a brilliant way to start a holiday. Will definitely use this service, thanks for posting!

[@petermc7098]

Hello There, this looks very nice, I am glad you had a decent experience, great video by the way! Cheers Peter :)

[@VJ38]

Nice and crispy video. Well explained. Indian Railways have a lot to catch up with the conveniences and upkeep of the cabins. Excellent..

[@Fedegis2011]

I LOVE night trains. Thanks for the tour. Regards from NW Spain.

[@DylansTravelReports]

You're welcome 😁

[@noggin48]

Thanks Dylan, that is a brilliant Travel Report, that Night Riviera, has got to be the best that we have =D

[@joeyeatsasmr4322]

This journey is a good 1 I been to Devon from paddington to Exeter on the GWR only trouble was nothing was available your timing was quite good as covid was not in full swing then

[@soundseeker63]

This looks nice and sounds very quiet and smooth. The lounge car interiors look superb - far, far nicer than the new GWR IET sets!.....amazing what a good refurbishment can do for an old train.

[@DylansTravelReports]

I agree! There's still life to be had out of these Mk3 coaches imo.

[@SvenTviking]

Brings back memories of going to Cornwall on the sleeper as a kid.

[@KempSimon]

You still can, thanks to Great Western Railway! I travelled down from Paddington to Penzance on a Friday in December and the train (two seated carriages, a lounge car and four sleeping carriages) was far from full. As Dylan Bowes demonstrates, there is an intercommunicating door between adjacent compartments which is ideal if four people are travelling together as a family group.

[@ajb229]

I recommend the greasy spoon near the harbour for a proper breakfast and then pop to St Ives for a coffee on the sea front.

[@regcotterill7332]

Another great video and love the presentation style. I know the MK3 coaches are way older than the new Calendonian coaches I much prefer the older ones and the decor than the modern offerings. I find the modern decor too stark and cold looking.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! I agree.

[@springbok2354]

Booked this for Friday, for after work, because I need to be in Cornwall by Saturday morning. Looking forward to it, thanks for the video.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Hope you enjoy!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Just watching this video struck me with the desire to get on this luxurious train at any cost ！ From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@Marcel_Audubon]

another nice one, Dylan! I think the the size of the breakfast and their hope that everyone can squeeze down that corridor one last time are related. A full English fry up and they might be in a Jaws of Life situation. wow! those were narrow!! nice job.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Yes I could see how that would be a problem 😂

[@BradRae188]

Really well done for taking the time to show people your journey.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@tonylatimer1308]

Thank you, Dylan. A great, thorough review without any unnecessary fluff.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks 😁

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Don't much like rainy weather but I have to try this someday. A Cornish from Canada following your travels, thanks for sharing.

[@DylansTravelReports]

You're welcome!

[@manfredwilliams9762]

Very good, thanks. I was amazed to see that they are still using those Brush Mk 4s, I know they have probably been rebuilt but Jeez, they're about 60 years old!

[@valerief1231]

You should see Amtrak trains. Awful, they haven’t been improved in decades.

[@Retired88M]

Thanks for all your train videos from all over the world When I finally retire in about 2 years I may follow you on the same journeys

[@sarac.3259]

That is something to aim for! Travel by train always seems the best way if there is time and it is for pleasure not work - you see far more than flying.

[@sarac.3259]

@D Roy Thank you! You will laugh at this though (or maybe not). We finally bought a family railcard, after much deliberation (two years ago). First time we used it and bought tickets to visit Winchester, there was flooding, and just two weeks afterwards, we were all told to stay home... and so it continued for the next year or so. I will buy another some time.

[@travelbuzz1]

Great video Dylan - looking forward to doing this one myself in Sep. I believe prices start from £79 for single occupancy, if you book three months before. For those who wonder why this exists, you only have to travel on a class 800 for several hours to realise that this is a far more comfortable option to Cornwall, especially now Flybe to Newquay has gone.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy your trip when it comes round!

[@TheFlatCapFromWN5]

I believe British Airways are operating LHR to NQY from the summer. Might want to look into that since Flybe no longer have that one.

[@tonyblackie3277]

Thx Travel Buzz, was thinking of this trip on the 800. A bit less comfortable?

[@travelbuzz1]

@@tonyblackie3277 Hi Tony - yeah, I've been on a few 800s now - including down to Cornwall - and the seats aren't great. Hopefully they'll soften up over time though.

[@DeepBoiledSushi]

GWR looks luxury from the logo with the theme colour already.

[@dellara100]

Loving your videos Dylan. Thanks. It's giving me lots of ideas for some train travel in the UK. Something I've always wanted to do, but never actually done

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks 😁

[@EVILBUNNY28]

This is awesome! I'll have to try one of these. Maybe a Paddington to Scotland one and really make the journey worth it. I've been meaning to visit scotland again for a while now.

[@DylansTravelReports]

For sleepers to Scotland, you need to depart from Euston on the Caledonian Sleeper but yes, give it a go!

[@nishkm]

I didn't realised I am your subscriber until I got it recommended today. Pressed the notification button today 😁

[@Ch1ppy82]

After Exeter the sea views are lush

[@KempSimon]

But only during daylight hours!

[@ajb229]

Dawlish is scenic!

[@johannesbols57]

This does put the Caledonian sleeper quite in the shaded. I speak from knowledge. Excellent trip report. I somehow found this in my recommended vids. Thank you.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Yes, I can second you regarding your comments on the Caledonian Sleeper.

[@PL-mu1cp]

The price is not bad since you do not have to pay for a hotel for the night. If I ever get back to Europe and the UK I'll try some sleeper cars.

[@geraldlrstubbs]

You have to sleep at night, so, as you say, you might as well spend the cost of a hotel actually getting where you want to at the same time ! I used to take sleepers a lot between London and Inverness. You had time for a shave, have a coffee and something to eat and step into Inverness as fresh as a daisy having covered all those miles in the land of nod.

[@markclayton626]

What a fantastic video diary, was on the journey with you, so well done....👍

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@tonyblackie3277]

Dylan, thank you very much. Really like that you totally use captions. Can watch with no sound. Might I suggest just a bit more scenery? Keep up the great work :)

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! I would have added more scenery (Dawlish, the river Tamar ect) but it was dark until about an hour before arriving into Penzance.

[@patrickpick3091]

Great review. I can't believe how quiet the train is

[@RUFU58]

I’d be worried that Jaws off of James Bond would be hiding in the cupboard 😂 Great video man! Would love to do an overnight trip on a train looks so cool!

[@DylansTravelReports]

Lol. Thanks!

[@KempSimon]

There's hardly enough room in that "cupboard" for a pair of training shoes, never mind "Jaws" from James Bond. The sleeping compartments on British Rail Mark 3 carriages were only four feet wide - and two feet of that was taken up by the bed!

[@7write7]

Awesome video. A love British railroads so much, that legendary train is amazing.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks 😀

[@DJL78]

Another super job Dylan! See you next Friday!

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Until next Friday 😁

[@WelshBathBoy]

I think Paddington has to be the most beautiful station in the UK, I may be biased because it's the one I use in London the most, but walking under those barrel ceilings it never ceases to make me go 'wow'.

[@DylansTravelReports]

For me, it is between Paddington and St Pancras.

[@craigsharp3432]

I love your travel reports. Very thorough and interesting thanks dylan! X

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks 😁

[@francishuddy9462]

Went on this service - only in a seating carriage - back on 6th December. Totnes to London Paddington. It was almost empty, so plenty of space. A really superb train, and great service 👍

[@tapasranjanpaul6743]

Thanks for making this and entertaining us

[@DylansTravelReports]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@robclark4626]

I haven't done the night service but have travelled on this line first class. Not as expensive as you might think provided you book well in advance. Excellent service and very comfortable. The staff can't do enough for you.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Yes, I enjoyed 1st class on my return leg later that day 😁

[@J1mbo888]

I think you style of presentation is very unique and works well. Keep it up :-)

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks 😁

[@jamesprimavesi2392]

Agreed. No annoying music or too much commentary - just let the viewer watch and learn.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Most enjoyable, there is something special about rail in the UK. Would love to come back some time.

[@DylansTravelReports]

I guess the UK is the birth place of the railway after all.

[@colin.d]

OK if you are travelling right through to Penzance, but more likely your destination would be the much larger cities of Exeter or Plymouth in which case you are deposited there at an unearthly early hour of the morning!

[@DylansTravelReports]

In that case, I'd reccomend 1st class on one of the many day trains.

[@cephalopod7300]

This is why I would recommend this sleeper only for travel between London and Cornwall, not Devon, as the journey is just too short to make a night of it unless you're going all the way.

[@ironmantrains]

I remember seeing a video where an HST worked the Night Riviera. In fact, an HST has been used to substitute a 57 several times.

[@TPB-OPA]

I'm deciding to come here. Hope I see you!

[@edwinleslie1330]

Of all the rail carriers the colour scheme of GWR I like the best. Love that Dark Green.

[@TheStoneWhisperer]

Wow! I'm really enjoying your videos! I'm getting into Model railroading (I know, not too many ladies into model railroading...hehehe), because I have a passion for passenger trains. I like the fact you don't clutter your videos with a bunch of loud, obnoxious music either! These are relaxing and enjoyable! Thanks! I think you've earned another sub my friend! I look forward to watching more! Question: Did the bottom berth turn into seating during the day? I didn't see you sit there, I was curious. I would think it would though, seems it would make sense. Lovely train! I lived in the U.K. when I was younger in the U.S. Air Force and only got up to Scotland once on the Intercity 125 I believe (I could be wrong, but I just remember that Train well). It was enjoyable, but not nearly as nice as this!

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks. The lower berth doesen't turn into a seat but, given the late departure time and early arrival time, this isn't really an issue.

[@TheRevan1231]

I've taken the chunnel from Heathrow to Paris thats only train I've been on from London when me and my mom went last year on vacation. This looks like an awesome trip. Love your videos man.

[@TheRevan1231]

@@Bungle2010 Eurostar train via the chunnel aka under the English channel

[@goodi2shooz]

That was one of the nicest rooms I've seen! And it's still so much cheaper than Amtrak.

[@DylansTravelReports]

True but a lot shorter distance than Amtrak as well.

[@valerief1231]

And much more updated!

[@trooperdgb9722]

Much shorter trips... my last AMTRAK ride was 47 hours... (Chicago to San Francisco) Had a sleeper...whew!... and of course AMTRAK sleeper carriages have showers!

[@maimadha]

@@DylansTravelReports the Amtrak videos are great

[@RSDonovan]

Very useful and informative. Well done Dylan, I'm now going to search for a ticket!

[@quarryfield]

Great video fella, very enjoyable. Would love to take that train someday.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! Yes you should, it's a great train.

[@ixlnxs]

I love your not speaking. I don't know if you do this in other videos but I do hope so. It's ever so zen.

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks!

[@yampk1]

Pleasent surprise to see something as good as this on the UK rail network

[@cjaoshenyjc7276]

GWR is like the only decent national railway company serving London lol. Southern and South Western can collide head into each other for all I care 🙃

[@adamshoesmith1107]

1:46: Hi there, Paddington Bear!😂

[@EDP407]

Excellent video, interesting to watch. i am however, slightly concerned about the colour of your cuppa @ 2:23

[@DylansTravelReports]

Thanks! I can assure you it was an adequate cup of tea 😁

[@koolerking440]

Yep, definitely UK trains, engines that we’re built 60 odd years ago, cartridges built 50 years ago. And with GWR pricing are making them a lot of money.

[@bobblue_west]

Luv trains. Dreamy service to Cornwall. Only complaint ---- train ride too short. Maybe they can go via Hereford then back. Arrive about noon, or 1pm.

[@tobeytransport2802]

mill101 yeah, or they could stop in a spare platform somewhere for a few more hours, reading maybe?

[@Salmagundiii]

So glad the UK has kept their 2 famous night trains. Look forward to taking them someday. A couple of the ones I took on the continent are gone forever!

[@DylansTravelReports]

It's a shame that sleeper trains were cut but they're making a comeback in post lockdown Europe 😁

[@Salmagundiii]

@@DylansTravelReports I hope so

[@Jackinfinite]

Thanks for the tour! I personally get the day GWR but it’s still amazing.