Our CALEDONIAN SLEEPER experience | British overnight train | Scotland

[@frglee]

I've never done the sleeper but I'd like to one day - maybe if they have an offer or something. Back in the 70s I used an overnight service from Edinburgh to London. It wasn't a sleeper service, and had quite cheap fares. It left at about 11pm, I think, just older normal stock pulled by a diesel loco as I recall, with some compartment coaches. There are no such services nowadays. It wasn't too busy and it was possible to doze off on the bench seats. The train also carried the mail, I think, because there were long stops at stations like Doncaster en route. It wasn't quiet and my sleep was a bit fitful, but the coach was warm and I arrived at Kings Cross refreshed, well before the rush hour just in time for a fry-up in a greasy spoon on the Caledonian Road. I'll never forget the experience of this night train.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Thanks for a detailed review. In truth as you were getting off at Crewe it would be better to take a daytime train(s) to enjoy the fabulous Highlands and Lake District scenery en route.

[@istvanmady7332]

No question, it is worth to try if you have money and time to spare. Otherwise, it simply cannot be economic by any means... last year, we travelled to Inverness from Liverpool by airplane, and the expenditures were: £44/person, and 41 minutes. Bargain. Have a nice travel anyway, I.

[@keithbartlett4909]

Well, well, well. Getting into the top bunk "was not the easiest." Really? You amaze me. My wife & I travelled to Inverness from Euston, September 24. Trying to get into the top bunk was, for me, impossible, unless you had the climbing skills of Chris Bonnington. Don't forget your travelling around 60mph & the train is rocking from side to side. I am a fit 80 year old. Oh & you didn't mention the ladder access with rungs the thickness of your thumb. You will not climb this ladder unless your wearing your shoes because it will kill your feet. I suspect your partner gave you a shove to get you in. We dealt with the top bunk problem by removing the mattress & jamming it under the basin area. It worked. I slept like a baby, just not in a way I expected. And, yes, the staff were polite.

[@Ash-m7y]

Nice video ma'am. I saw on of your another video about tourism in Scotland. Which was so impressive.

[@MariannaVlogs]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@andysmart2379]

Its expensive and has very mixed reviews. I've tried this and the Night Riviera from Paddington to Penzance. The NR is much better and £/mile more value for money.

[@scogginsscoggins]

Try the sleeper train in Vietnam. Real luxury.

[@Bobrogers99]

From other videos I've seen, the Caledonian Sleeper gets mixed reviews, but I do think that it's an experience worth trying. Few reviewers get anything near a good night's sleep, but it would be more restful than sitting upright in a seat all night. For some people, the convenience of an ensuite is worth something extra.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Indeed. The seating option is grim. Seems the lighting on board is too bright to get a decent sleep whilst seated.

[@thaw3converge5resoort]

When will you update your vlog? I cannot wait!

[@hifzurshakh5699]

Yay Marianna is back❤❤

[@MariannaVlogs]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Mote.]

I've never been on a train my whole life. But I love the sound of them at 3AM

[@Mote.]

And sleeping on one sounds so cozey

[@MariannaVlogs]

I love the sound of trains! Something nostalgic about it 💕

[@hammad8542]

Wow 😮

[@НикБуш-й7ш]

cool video

[@mikenaman]

not to be rude but its Crewe

[@rationalboy007]

awesome vlog Mariana once again ❤🎉👌

[@MariannaVlogs]

Thank you ❤️

[@RushfanUK]

Considering that the current cheapest price to get from Inverness to Crewe on a day time journey is £251 for two people the price isn't that bad.

[@kelvin3309]

Not if you book an advance fare

[@Richard17xx]

Take them God dam masks off

[@MC-ov8dr]

Richard, a therapist may be in order if you feel so triggered at the sight of a surgical mask. Perhaps some repressed, childhood trauma you need to deal with?