My Caledonian Sleeper Experience

My Caledonian Sleeper Experience ((10-11)/11/22). I rode the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Inverness, where I spent the night in a Club room. It was a dream come true :).
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[@mikecameron4315]

great finally see a girl that likes trains and travelling

[@neilburns8869]

I am Scottish and I am delighted that you described this as a dream trip, and the possibility of waking up while travelling through the Scottish Highlands. It's especially nice when someone who isn't really from Scotland is prepared to travel up and is mature enough to appreciate the scenery. Yes, the natural beauty of Scotland is quite frankly stunning in many parts.

[@GLovesTrains]

It sure is! Need to see more of it 😀

[@neilburns8869]

@@GLovesTrains I would leave it until after Easter when the temperatures begin to pick up and I would suggest maybe bringing a friend or 2 make it all the more enjoyable.

[@bobbythedesertwalker594]

The mystery of the missing ear plug 😂 Scotland is absolutely mysteriously beautiful and the sleeper room was just so cozy! Such an awesome journey, thank you for taking us along!!! 😎

[@GLovesTrains]

The unsolved mystery 😂

[@RaymondCalloway]

Fantastic trip, bringing back memories of the half dozen times I took the Sleeper between Inverness and Euston. I lived briefly in Thurso, one of the few Americans living there in 2008, and taking the Sleeper was an adventure. I see there are new cars on the line now and a nicer looking room. Back when I took the service the First Group was stilling running the service with those maroon colored EWS diesel engines pulling the train. Lovely trip, thank you!!!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Raymond! Glad it brought back memories for you! 😁

[@LucyMichela]

8:50 that's a view only I get to see, eh? Hahaha, another brilliant vlog baby xxxx

[@GLovesTrains]

For sure, thanks babe 😊

[@jimbo992]

I've always wanted to try a sleeper train, especially this one as I love Scotland! But there is one thing that's always put me off. Bear with me here, but picture this... You've just settled in to your cabin with your betrothed. One thing leads to another and you're in the initial stages of disrobing. Then there is a knock at the door, "Ah, thats the vegan sausage roll we ordered" and you eagerly, half naked, open the door. Stood there is a massive man with huge metal teeth who punches you back into the cabin and a fight ensues. Your betrothed is accidentally folded into the bed as it flips up and the fight continues, smashing up the cabin. Eventually, you break the lamp and push the exposed wires into the big man's metal teeth, shocking him. You then take the opportunity to kick him out of the window, smashing it. You've been victorious, but now you have to spend the night with an open window blowing cold air into the room all night. I blame the 70s and 80s James Bond films.

[@stevieinselby]

Funny to watch your video on the Sleeper the day after Matt Gray posted a video on the Sleeper ... yes, he noted that the corridor was a bit of a squeeze, but he is a lot bigger than you! Definitely something that is on my "to do" list, but living in Yorkshire it seems a bit decadent to get a train down to London in order to get a train back up to Scotland, when I could just get a train from here to Scotland for a fraction of the price and time!

[@arthurdailey4514]

Great video covering one of the most spectacular rail routes in the world. Perth to Inverness is stunning and a route I drive trains on regularly, pure magic 😊. Keep up the good work!

[@GLovesTrains]

Oh amazing! Thanks!

[@nerradbbor9123]

I've seen alot of KZbinrs make this video , but yours was the most informative and best by far , keep up the good work 👍

[@Thornaby37]

Absolutely brilliant vlog,G and so wonderful that you're finally had a ride on the sleeper Another journey I would recommend is the Fort William sleeper, then the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig, where you get loads of views of mountains and flowing water

[@GLovesTrains]

I would absolutely love to ride that!

[@thekeeper7885]

@@GLovesTrains ....would you the Cornwall sleeper G? x

[@triphops3949]

Hey G 👋 fellow train buff and railroad employee from the US here (with a channel in its very early stages, btw 😎); the Caledonian Sleeper is somewhere on my bucket list (can't remember the exact number, but... Trust me, it's on there 🤦) Your energy is brilliant (and so is the accent 🙃😁)

[@TrainTrackTrav]

This train ride is on my bucket list of rides to take. I'd literally cross an ocean just to ride it. LOL! Looks like you had a blast. Would love to see you do a video of some long distance trains here in the States hopefully in the future. I personally give my HIGHEST recommendation to go for a ride on the Amtrak Coast Starlight. I've done it multiple times, and it is simply stunning. Seen of few of your vids now, and I gotta say you put out some good stuff. Just subbed! Keep up the great work!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks a lot! I would love to ride with Amtrak one day 😀

[@maddye874]

Thanks so much for this video G! We’re heading to Scotland in a few months and after this video you’ve inspired us and we can’t wait for our trip on the Caledonian Sleeper!

[@videowizard142]

Just stumbled upon this channel, what an infectious personality, by far the best sleeper review i've seen. My family is scottish on my mums side, been to inverness a fair few times as a kid. Hope you enjoyed the highlands, stunning place to visit!

[@GLovesTrains]

The views were stunning 😀. Thanks!

[@marionbloom1218]

I've been fortunate enough to use the Caledonian Sleeper many times, for business, to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fort William and Inverness. Fort William is the best journey for stunning scenery in the early morning, but Inverness is a beautiful city. When you have a long journey to make, what could be better than doing it whilst you're asleep!? Compared with flying, which means getting up at 4am, getting a train or taxi to the airport, hanging around there for hours, doing a short flight then the journey from the airport to the city, the sleeper is so much more civilised. Drinks and supper in the Club Car served by helpful and pleasant staff, wonderfully comfy bed (I always sleep very well but sometimes wake up when the train stops moving) and a lovely breakfast - always better in the Club Car than in the room, I would say. The fact that the new rolling stock has an en-suite option is great, I'm at that time of life when nature calls during the night and having to get dressed to go to the end of the carriage on the old rolling stock was a pain. But they have put the price up a good deal! I've used sleeper trains in many other parts of the world too and always had a great experience. I so wish they had gone ahead with the NightStar sleepers to Europe, because I often have to go to Germany, Spain, Italy etc for a day's work, and it would have been so much better than flying. Great as the Caledonian Sleeper is, I have never felt the compunction to put my knickers on my head, though. Thanks for posting. Marion XXX

[@robynrox]

I'm Welsh and my wife and I did Euston to Edinburgh and back on the Caledonian Sleeper earlier this year, partly for the experience, and partly for the practical thinking that it's basically a hotel room during the travelling time, although it did require a separate train from Cardiff to London and back too. It brings back memories to have seen this, especially the rattles! Edinburgh was delightful and I wished we had time to ride the trams there. We did the lowest tier of cabin, so we didn't get lounge access at either station, and we didn't have the same options as a Club passenger would for breakfast which may explain the different menu you saw. We didn't have the en-suite loo, of course. The room itself was the same, though, as far as I can see, except we didn't have the extra ear plug that you got - clearly that's reserved for the higher tiers of customers such as yourself!

[@MattGrayYES]

I think this is the first trains video I’ve watched that’s made me giggle out loud! Good work!

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha thanks Matt!

[@xscl]

From someone who lives in Scotland (Inverness to be precise), great to see you finally taking the train up north! Some great scenery to explore up here, the River Ness looks fantastic in the fog (as it was yesterday haha).

[@GLovesTrains]

Ooo nice!!

[@ianr]

As I said over on Patreon, really pleased you have done your dream vlog aboard the Caledonian Sleeper. Great vlog!👏🙂

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Ian, it was a great experience!

[@ewanmarshall2010]

A bonnie brilliant video from ya G 😊 glad you enjoyed your trip on the Caley Sleeper and I’m pleased you’ve finally invaded my beloved Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GLovesTrains]

Some invasion 😂

[@ewanmarshall2010]

@@GLovesTrains Plenty of Irn Broobies had me thinks 😂

[@Sim0nTrains]

Happy for you G that you finally done your dream vlog and honestly enjoyed your experience on the sleeper. Ever only done it once but I did it from Crewe to Fort William which were a mixture of MK2 and MK3 coaches back then and wouldn't mind going on it again and hope you enjoyed Scotland, i's an awesome country!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Cyber! You should try it out again, and I loved my hours upon hours spent at Glasgow Central 😛😂

[@Chronograph71]

I liked your trip report, you review, very much. Thank you! The whole thing was very upbeat and enthusiastic, which is great! I come from a country where overnight trains are very common, a standard feature, so I am particularly happy to learn that it is possible to get excited about a first class compartment on an overnight train. Keep up the good work, and best of luck!

[@GLovesTrains]

Aww thankyou!

[@joannewelsh6593]

Haven’t been able to comment because I was signed out but did watch weeks ago…this is a fantastic video and what a fab experience, thanks for taking us along with you loved it x

[@chuckboise]

One time someone was 4 hours late picking me up from a bus station and I actually put spare knickers on my head to prevent hypothermia.

[@simonhutton1]

Loving your channel so far, great work . 💙👍

[@MontytheHorse]

I’ve only ever been on the old Caledonian Sleeper. Used to occasion use it to take day out in London. Since the switch to the new stock, it’s become too expensive. I do remember being shocked by Euston the first time I did it. I thought we’d been shunted into some remote part of the station, but no, the entire train shed was like some sort of underground bunker! 😂 Filling in your breakfast choice seems more complicated than I remember in the past. I remember ordering my breakfast online when booking. Since your on the Caledonian Sleeper, it should really be squishy bairns. 😉 The Sleeper 1st Class lounge in Inverness is opposite the station entrance over the road.

[@GLovesTrains]

Ah thanks haha I'll look for it next time

[@garywateridge]

"Don't get bit by the dirty ears plugs",love it, as informative as funny.great video.

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha cheers!

[@stormhammerfirebrand5820]

Nice report. Thank you!

[@MoistMoments]

Love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@FarlandHowe]

Another absolutely delightful romp. Once again, thank you, loved it, love you. Rob

[@L-1472]

Great video, Thanks

[@davidlomas6921]

Great video with lots of useful info and humour thrown in, i see this most evenings as I travel into euston and will definitely being booking a trip soon. Look forward to more of your vids 🤟

[@Havingalightale]

That looks absolutely amazing, definitely on my list!!

[@Travellingwithanurag]

I am planning to go to Scotland in this sleeper train and found this video. Thank you about all the details and recorded this wonderful video. Excited for my trip now from London to Scot highlands 😍

[@daviebevan]

Loved your video. Like all of your other travel videos. You have energy and enthusiasm. Thanks 🙏

[@mikemcinerney3150]

First time I have viewed your vlog enjoyed all of it you made it easy to view. The scenery was stunning

[@Psml967]

Awesome video 🎉

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

Great video, love it

[@alienzombie1819]

brilliant video G, has always looking forward to your next adventure

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks AlienZombie, love your YT name!

[@jamessmith6402]

Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍

[@andrewsparks8838]

Another great video, you must have put it together in double quick time. Well done securing the berth, it does seem to be a very popular train often booked up in advance. The sleepers are far better than in the days when I used to travel overnight to Inverness and Fort William... they were MK1s in blue and grey livery, hauled by Class 26s or 37s. You can tell I'm one of your older subscribers. I'm wondering where next week's vidoe will take us to. Lots of laughs, smiles and information along the way. Brilliant!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Andrew! I've only seen pictures of the older carriages 😀

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

brilliant vlog the Caledonian sleeper train looks amazing and the views of Scotland look amazing too and i loving Inverness keep up the awesome work

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@nigelh3253]

You take us on another journey that we all enjoy. And show everyone a beautiful part of the world. I was wondering when your love of train travel began. (Maybe you covered this in another video) Thanks

[@Midtable1881]

Fantastic vlog from you G!!!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!!

[@strongbow310]

Fantastic video

[@Showtime6192009]

Brilliant Vid as always GL, this is something i wish i could do one day.

[@jamesee5053]

Hiya, G! Love your videos and wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas!

[@GLovesTrains]

Merry Christmas!

[@pauljohnson4871]

G this was a brilliant vlog. You make these so interesting well done x

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Paul!

[@azza0911]

This looks fantastic you were so lucky!! A dream come true indeed, well done G! Bet you enjoyed the views so much as the train!!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!!

[@Menticknap]

Brilliant. We went from Penzance to London a couple of years ago. What a fantastic experience.

[@simonnicklin1313]

Great! fun trip. I'm doing it in a few months time, so thanks for your vlog.... I really enjoyed it.

[@kevg707]

Fab vlog G ...this is also on my bucket list to do

[@longbranchmike488]

Stunning video shots, within & without the train. You're outfit is classy business cazh as well. You've captured the enthusiasm of such a trip really well, how I feel when taking a sleeper, plus the excited chatter in the Club Car. Most of all i love the bagpipe music they pump through the train throughout the journey!

[@GLovesTrains]

Baha that music was playing all night! 😂

[@anthonyquane5039]

Love it great video

[@AndySk81]

That looks an amazing experience

[@Benji_transport_vids]

Great video G! I'm glad you've finally been able to travel on the sleeper!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!!

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Great vlog and review from the Caledonian Sleeper G! I’ve never done the Caledonian myself but would love to one day. Great to see you finally made Scotland also. The views in the highlands were just stunning! I enjoyed watching as always.

[@GLovesTrains]

Hope you get to do it one day Sam!

[@peterholloway3816]

Hey G. I love your videos and boundless energy. This is my dream trip too. I hope to make it soon.

[@marionbaker2926]

What a great video! You have a really enjoyable presenting style, I look forward to future videos.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Marion!

[@kevinlance1813]

Thanks for this video. We love all your vlogs at our house. We are planning to visit Scotland for the first time next summer/fall and the Sleeper is a bucket list item.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Kevin, enjoy your time!

[@cheshuntvlogs]

Fantastic video as always

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@cheshuntvlogs]

You're welcome

[@nicholasanderson55]

Good on you for doing this vidio . It has made my day to see you enjoy yourself

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@alanshelly7068]

Awesome video

[@christianoliver3572]

Oh yes - this was a bucket list type experience for me and it's an amazing journey.

[@geordieal]

Have always wanted to do the Caledonian sleeper. Great vid as always, glad you got to do it!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks! Hope you get to do it one day 😁

[@simondavey7787]

You smashed it out of the park, G. This is by far the best Sleeper review on KZbin. As always, you rock!

[@GLovesTrains]

Whoop thanks Simon!! 🤘

[@anthony342]

great vid . hope it was fun

[@GordonDWebster]

Great to see someone riding and reviewing the Inverness Sleeper, as most focus seems to be on the Fort William leg. A beautiful journey up the Highland Main Line and well done for doing it in the winter as well, against the popular norm of the busy tourist season. I love the West Highland Line as well, it's just nice to see some interest on the Inverness portion. Plus I love how someone has scrawled the BR 'Double Arrows' on the muck of the Class 66's cabside!

[@stuartrawson5057]

Hi g awesome vlog ❤❤great to see you made it on the unreliable sleeper lots of incredible views congratulations on your maiden visit to Scotland im glad you enjoyed your journey on the sleeper ❤❤

[@GLovesTrains]

I loved it! Thanks!

[@dominicskelton3031]

I must do this again some time. Only done the sleeper once, before the updated rolling stock, but it was a superb trip - fantastic staff, and a better night's sleep than I expected, followed by a surprisingly good breakfast.

[@titanbengal]

Loved this blog. I booking up for june 2004 and really looking forward to it.

[@Jacobhouse609]

Great video

[@rafael_500]

Hi G this is totally fab. Watched loads of Cale Sleep vidz, but yours captures it perfecto ciao Rafael

[@GLovesTrains]

Aww thanks Rafael!

[@rcormie]

Just discovered this channel today - love it thank you

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@ReubenAshwell]

An absolutely brilliant vlog, and you finally made it to Scotland! Very impressive scenery in Scotland, I went in 2019 to Glasgow and some areas on Ayrshire and I deffo want to go again. Anyways getting back to the topic of this video lol, I've wanted to do the Caledonian sleeper for a very long time and still haven't done it but hopefully I'll do it someday. It is indeed a good job the camera waited till the end of the video to do a dive lol.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Reuben, hopefully one day!

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

You passed my house near Inverness on this wonderful trip! I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery. Lovely viewing, thank you. 😊

[@andrewcampbell5513]

Glad you enjoyed it. I live in Inverness and have often been tempted to try the Sleeper to London.

[@katkat3156]

That was a cute vlog and you have a lovely enthusiasm ! Keep going 😎

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@richtaylor6039]

Great vid.

[@TheBRDalek]

Love the Caley Sleeper. I've only done the lowlander Glasgow > Euston one and that was just before they upgraded the coaches so I'm due another trip. I'll need to try the Highlander, the Inverness one stops in my wee hometown as well!

[@cristianware1028]

Brilliant video G! That train and room looks proper nice! Defo get that train over the plane!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@sarafan3]

This was a lovely video, you've definitely convinced me: will have to try out the sleeper myself soon!

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks! Do it!

[@stuartmac88]

Great video, one of the best reviews of the service yet!! Glad you were in Inverness, If I’d known you were coming up I could have shown you around a bit 😁

[@GLovesTrains]

Haha thanks!!

[@brian9731]

Just discovered your channel. Top video! Such enthusiasm! I did the sleeper from Euston way back in 2001. There had been a rail crash some months earlier and the sleepers weren't running all the way through. I was supposed to get the sleeper to Glasgow Central and then transfer to Glasgow Queen Street to catch a regular train to Spean Bridge, my final destination. However, the sleeper ran very late and I missed the connection. ScotRail gave me my own free Glasgow City black cab up the A82 all the way to Spean Bridge!

[@GLovesTrains]

That's a memorable experience for sure! Thanks Brian!

[@matthillmedia]

Great video. Still on our bucket list. Hope to do this soon.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@bobsrailrelics]

Envious of your trip. Loved Inverness when I visited earlier this year. This is a great way to get there.

[@michaelhopkification]

Brilliant, I'm planning and hoping to try out travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper in between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverly or Glasgow Central.

[@arshadaziz1047]

I really enyoyed your video👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@beagle7622]

I love this trip . I am Australian done it 3 times. Next time going to Fort William. I love travelling on sleepers trains.

[@jonathanm2690]

Heya :) just discovered your channel. I love it! I'll stay here a while :)

[@lukeellard9632]

Absolutely amazing! So have to do this trip 🙂

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Luke!

[@send2gl]

Lovely entertaining video.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks!

[@Andyc515]

I've been to Inverness n stayed at the hotel next to the station,it's a lovely place,I loved your video the Caledonian sleeper looks fab I'd love to travel on that! Great vid 👍😊

[@berniebernadette2302]

Was just looking for a video about caledonian sleeper as I'd be flying to UK soon! But wow the aisle is really narrow but can't wait for this trip! 🤩🤩 Great vlog btw I love it😊

[@Bungle2010]

If the corridor was wider the rooms would be smaller...........

[@ianbolton9309]

Fantastic watch G this was brilliant I have done this service as far as Carstairs on a depot blogging trip many years ago we had only seats not your luxury room 🙂glad u got to lovely Inverness one of the best cities in Scotland fantastic Vblog G thanks for letting us share your journey 👍 🙂

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks! 😁

[@lordgrumpy7747]

Brilliant blog. G. I plan to do this next year. I plan to do fort William one as you got the steam trains too. Plus premier Inn not too far away

[@GLovesTrains]

True 😜 thanks Lord Grumpy!

[@TrainVideosNI]

Fabulous video I've subscribed and I'll hopefully be in Scotland this summer trainspotting.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@TrainVideosNI]

Np will indeed I've always loved trains all my life I'm 13 now coming 14 at the end of the year

[@barrowc]

Fabulous video, G - your first vlog in Scotland is an absolute gem! It's great that you're getting to have more of these fantastic experiences now, because you've worked really hard to get where you are (and it makes for excellent vlogs too). That was obviously the most northerly SB to date, but was it also the earliest in the morning as well?

[@GLovesTrains]

Aww thanks! Hmm... the earliest... it may well be! 😂

[@chrisdavies73]

Looking very sauve these days 👍😎 Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@GLovesTrains]

Thanks Chris!

[@royking1]

My wife has booked us for a round trip to Inverness in April for my birthday. I'll probably be like you and up before the alarm. Brilliant video.