Scotland’s Incredible Train: CALEDONIAN SLEEPER - The Deerstalker, Fort William to London

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In this video from June 2018, I take a joyride on Caledonian Sleeper's Fort William to London train - the Deerstalker. Next summer, these old trains will be history, as Caledonian Sleeper usher in brand new, class-leading trains on this route. Come with me and enjoy the ride down to London from the Scottish Highlands via the iconic West Highland Line. (Sorry about the weather - nothing is guaranteed in Scotland even in the middle of summer!)
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[@thetraveller9712]

What cbin grqde do you need to be in onnthe new sleeper to qulalify as first class?

[@koverpy426]

+Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas Hi Paul FYI while the new Caledonian Sleeper will be operational a few months later, the refurbished and redeisgned Night Riveria has already been in service in the past year. Geoff's All the Station released their video on it last week: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3WVc3V5hLFqrtU/

[@aybobat]

please do a video explaining best cost effective way to book the sleeper thanks

[@Paul_Lucas]

There isn’t a “most cost effective way”. You just purchase in advance on their website.

[@DaveSuperThomas]

@@josfitz - If you are able to book your First Class train journey well in advance, and have a National Railcard which gives a 34% discount on First Class tickets, then First Class rail travel in Great Britain doesn't have to be "ultra expensive" - quite the opposite, in fact!

[@graemejwsmith]

10:08 - I remember those "temperature controllers". They have two settings. "Freeze you" and "Dehydrate you while you sleep".

[@ethomas5921]

I take freeze you

[@ncplantdoctor]

I'll never get to Great Britain, at my age, so this will be my only ride, and I loved it. Thanks for sharing. Wish I could do it in person, but I'd never be able to sleep for my excitement.

[@thetooginator153]

ncplantdoctor - I’m getting up there too, so I understand. I think you’ll appreciate this: in the early seventies, my mother wanted to get rid of her hard-to-handle teenage son, so she exiled me to New Jersey for the summer - but she sent me in style! I took the train from California to Philadelphia (with a LOT of spending money). I went in coach, but teenagers can handle that for three days, and I met some REALLY interesting people. The waiter in the dining car asked me if I would share my table with another passenger, and of course I said “yes”. My dinner mate was an 80+ year old woman who was AWESOME! As we ate our wonderful dinners with the Sierras passing by, she told me about life in the early twentieth century. I also had my first glass of wine. No IDs needed in dining cars in the seventies, and the waiter even asked if I wanted to see the wine list!

[@jamessummerlin9516]

Found this by accident, but enjoyed it immensely. I’ve always been interested in long train trips. You do a great job of giving all the details without sounding like a advertisement. Great job, thanks so much.

[@Scampi141]

I love your airline videos but find your train videos really interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thanks Jennifer!

[@ddebenedictis]

@@Paul_Lucas this is one of my favorites of your videos. I like the historical tidbits and highlights about the local environment. Train travel is so enjoyable! Thanks for all you do to give me these trips from my sofa 😊

[@SunnyShiny1]

It has been more than 37 years the last time I travelled between Scotland and London Euston. At my generation it was the "Clansman" operated by the British Rail. Thank you so much Paul Lucas for this video. It brings all my good memory back to those old days when I was a student at the University of Stirling.

[@btothet3377]

I did the sleeper from inverness to london, got absolutely smashed on board with fellow passengers, great journey - never forget it!

[@markvines7308]

When I get smashed I forget everything 🍻

[@MrAndrewFarrow]

mark vines when I forget everything I get smashed.

[@ssga_tgbuddy3082]

Please keep up the train videos as well. They are very interesting.

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

I had to smirk cheekily when he mention "crime is unheard off" and immediately thought of the Agatha Christie novel / movie Ms Marple........even though it wasnt on the Caledonian Sleeper ha ha.... love those vlogs!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

In 1978 I was in a foreign study group. (A.I.F.S.) We took a train from London to Scotland. We had sleeper rooms that would fit eight people. The train people got our order of rooms wrong, and 16 students didn't have a room to sleep in, so we had to triple up. It was interesting because we had to share the sleeping room with boys, and we were teenagers! LOL Everyone behaved themselves though, as it was a real threat to be booted from the program if we didn't. Some students even slept on the floor. Your video brought back a lot of memories, the views, and the very narrow hallways. Thank-you! Those were the best days of my life!

[@aprildivine118]

Fun train ride.. Iowa will never see Scotland, so... thanks for the mini vacation.. Merry Christmas..

[@wolfkinggod2709]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@lauralishes1]

I don't think I'll ever see out of Scotland 😂

[@SilverSunPublishing]

Loved this video! Fun and relaxing to watch. You have a nice voice to listen to, and I felt like I was on your journey. Thank you!

[@sundarmuniswamy574]

Fantastic journey at free of cost with nice commentary about inside and outside of train. Great place to visit .thank you and bye

[@ecclestonsangel]

Thank you so much for this video! The Highlands are just as wild and beautiful as I'd always thought. Scotland is a beautiful country. The train looks like a great way to see the countryside. When I come back to the UK, I want to see Scotland like that. Thanks again for a really lovely travelogue.

[@almac5754]

Did part of this journey up to six times a year in the 60's. London to Rannoch was the best bit as the scenery just got better and better.

[@roberts6035]

Nice to see Paul that you keep showing us train reports 👍

[@granthaynes2213]

I rode this years ago from London to Aviemore, thanks for taking me back.

[@thetiredscot7821]

Huh funny I was on the Caledonian sleeper at the beginning of February from Aberdeen to London, very enjoyable experience.

[@thetiredscot7821]

Simon Kemp it is indeed.

[@cardiffflyer]

The Scottish Highlands looks beautiful! I was surprised it was so cheap!

[@muzahidahmed2895]

Love your videos Paul, you always make me feel like going on holiday, and as always, well documented thank you.

[@AlextheRambler]

Wow! Might have to consider doing this in future!

[@mikeoxsmal8022]

Alex never expected to see you, how is papa drew

[@Paul_Lucas]

Cheers Alex! If you want the charming old carriages you need to do it before June. The sparkly new carriages come in then.

[@albinhorman8298]

Wow Alex here

[@bradmarkmichaelduffy5915]

@@Paul_Lucas I heard the new carriages will start on the lowland sleeper first before then going to the sleeper units later or am I wrong?

[@Paul_Lucas]

June 2nd is the start date for both routes.

[@liesl7617]

The Inverness-London sleeper passes my house at about midnight. I love hearing it, and have always fancied doing the trip.

[@mirandaontheverandah]

Go for it! Life is short!

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

fancied? does that mean you want to?

[@wilfbm9067]

I did it in January last year and its fantastic I would highly recommend it

[@ananth5739]

Yeah, I am also,

[@scubajoe3321]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 huh

[@unixnerd23]

Sleeper is a superb service, I can recommend it.

[@kardosokiko]

You have an amazing style for storytelling, your voice is soothing, the flow of the story is top notch. Thank you

[@legendwarrior85]

Awesome job Paul.....superb video ....enjoyed...only a few privileged get to explore the world..... thanks to people like you and youtube......

[@mindyvaughn8217]

I thoroughly enjoyed this train trip.💖

[@bonnywigg8723]

The scenery is breathe taking

[@PompeyJimmy]

Absolutely loved this one! I really want to get on the sleeper one day! I've done the ViaRail train across Canada and planning on doing the NY to Chicago then from there to California! This journey looks so good and cannot wait to see/travel the new carriages! Great video, Paul! Loving the more frequent uploads!

[@ronclark9724]

Enjoy some of the best scenic views of America on the west side of the Continental Divide in Colorado... Do so soon, as Amtrak is asking Congress to scope out its future, the Superliners are approaching their end of service date. Either Amtrak continues with long distance overnight trains or turn to more short distance day trains... Sorting out Amtrak's future will be a political cat fight... Amtrak would prefer to cut much of its staff, and turn to short distance day trains... No need for much more than a engineer and a conductor; the cooks, waiters, and porters can go the way of the dodo bird...

[@dzy4u]

PompeyJimmy 🛤 2 yrs. ago, did Chicago to Salt Lake City and loved our train trip, especially through the Rockies! Then flew to San Diego, later drove to Sante Fe, more wonderful scenery, then caught train back to Chicago by southern route. I can’t wait to do another train trip!!!

[@bluemtnsman]

Magnificent video. Very glad to see you featuring trains again Paul. These were sorely missed. Cheers.

[@MrRamyon74]

I would definitely love to travel from New Zealand to Scotland just to try this trip..

[@djmeowth]

I know this is primarily a review channel but I really enjoyed the scenery montage at 12:55. Great choice of music and got me a little misty-eyed reminiscing about my youth when I traveled a lot by train, mostly overnight. Haven't had the chance to do so for years now. I'd love more little segments like that - very atmospheric and relaxing.

[@fjfichman]

Tunock tea cakes...wonderful. Thanks to you I just started ordering them from Amazon. Takes a month to get to the U.S., but worth it.

[@LazyGamerScotland]

A fine Scottish delicacy :)

[@wcstevens7]

Deep fried Mars Bars and McEwans Heavy Bitter

[@tobsmonster2]

This video filled me with nostalgia and a desire to get out and see Scotland again. Hopefully Corrour will thaw and be walkable by April!

[@mattyh4945]

for best results always mix haggis through the neeps and tatties, with the tiniest drop of brown sauce, yum!

[@BAMovin]

Yikes!

[@yoshinorikato5449]

Thank you, Paul. Caledonian Sleeper always makes me happy!

[@FoxyRhino]

You wait ages for a KZbin video about an overnight sleeper journey and then you get 2 great ones in a week (although the other one was from All The Station and the London to Penzance sleeper)

[@RedHillian]

Always! Love ATS and Paul putting their sleeper-train videos out in the same week, and of course Paul stopping at Corrour!

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

@@KillilaghChurch12 It was a trip on the updated service, new rolling stock. :-)

[@Andrewm714]

Well that certainly brought back a lot of memories - rode Amtrak all over the U.S. for 6 weeks back in the late '80s, very similar cars including the berth. First Class riders on The Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle were advised to not flush their loo while stopped at a station. I shot a wonderful video tape of the rail ties flicking by flicking by flicking by one after the other through the open trap of the throne.

[@Littlebit31]

Andrew M hoping to do empire builder sometime in 2020

[@bethfrazier414]

We only have day trips on the old Pullman’s here in Virginia and Tennessee. Thanks so much for the wonderful intro to Scotland’s trains. Would Love to try these out! You make the trip so enticing!

[@anthonymedina5186]

I like how the train travels slowly so you can enjoy the scenery and doesn’t zip along quickly like other high speed trains do.

[@itsjoel]

Great video Paul. Really immersive, I felt like I was on the train with you. Looking forward to the next one in June

[@amywilliams6637]

I am extremely enjoying all of your videos. I live in the US and it's on my bucket list to visit this whole area some day.

[@sarahbenstead181]

Paul, London trains STRESS ME OUT LOL but this is my kind of train: nice views, food and drink and a bed haha. Great video ☺️

[@DaveSuperThomas]

In Victorian times all passenger trains conveyed First, Second and Third Class accommodation (for which travellers paid 3d, 2d and 1d per mile, respectively) but on today's railways only the two overnight Sleeper operators (First Great Western and Serco Group plc) carry on with this quaint tradition …. officially, at any rate!

[@DaveSuperThomas]

@TheRenaissanceman65 Yes, indeed. The MIdland Railway was the first major company to abolish Second Class travel (which was being very little used at the time) so that from 1870 onwards it could compete with the East and the West Coast Anglo-Scottish operators in terms of comfort, if not speed. Everyone else had followed suit by 1925 when, as you say, there was either "First Class" or "Third Class" with nothing in between.

[@DaveSuperThomas]

It would be nice if the beds on Sleeper trains were just that little bit wider. However, as the Duke of Wellington remarked about the narrow Camp Bed which he slept in when on campaign : "When its time to turn over, it's time to turn out."

[@crinkle2649]

I really enjoyed watching this, very helpful too. We lived in Berlin in the late 1980s, yes we were there for the wall coming down. We took the train from Berlin to Frankfurt, it only ran at night so you wouldn't see East Berlin, like you don't know how to pull a curtain back. I loved the train ride, I wish they hadn't pulled up almost every track in the states. You guys are so lucky. You should have said for those who get motion sickness to get some dramamine before they go.

[@rext8949]

If I was travelling through Scotland I wouldn't bother about the inside , I'd be enjoying the great view outside .Thanks Paul , lovely vid .

[@leighrn3072]

Never seen the Scottish Highlands via train. Looks like it will be on my to do list when I come home. Fab looking meal as well. 👍👍👍

[@DaveSuperThomas]

If you book a Single Berth cabin (ie travel First Class) through the Caledonian Sleeper web site, as well as getting a complimentary cooked breakfast (of sorts) served to your room, you can also reserve a seat in the Lounge Car and pre-order the Main Course of your evening meal for £10, which includes a (small) complimentary bottle of house wine.

[@PlaneSpottingBerlin]

I am more a plane freak than trains but I kind of enjoy your train trip reports as well! :D Greetings from Berlin!

[@ianbuchan1793]

PlaneSpottingBerlin ✈ Aviation Videos give me a train over a plane any day as your worried when taking off and landing you cannot fully relax on a plane

[@deltic_rblx-robloxtranspor306]

@@ianbuchan1793 Planes are also safe you know.

[@voxer99]

@@deltic_rblx-robloxtranspor306 Planes are safe but sadly, not much fun.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@deltic_rblx-robloxtranspor306 Way too dangerous , my cousin died in a plane crash , my lady survived a train crash , the safety winner the train.

[@deltic_rblx-robloxtranspor306]

@@Jay-vr9ir well what flight number did your cousin go on and its soooooooo rarely for a crash. Search it up mate :) Trust me I'm also an avgeek

[@michaelmacdonell2942]

Paul, you really hit this one out of the park! Some incredibly good photography ( not just the wild bits) and perfectly paced. Blimmin good job, young man.

[@hiteshajara3747]

Really Superb Clean Infrastructure 🍺👍👌🥃🍷🥰😋🤔😘 Awesome Scottish Railways 😋

[@dream.machine]

That was a very cozy experience. Pretty classic in a lot of ways, but I did enjoy the ride with you in this video.

[@yukhimli1807]

Paul: 13 hrs scotland to london Me: 13 hrs london to hong kong I love the railways

[@andyelliott8027]

Considering your train sank that's pretty good.

[@agonicole]

Its actually 4 hours from central London to Edinburgh

[@andyelliott8027]

@@agonicole It's 4 hours 40 minutes but remember only 13% of the UK population live in the London area.

[@popeyethesailor9]

Brilliant! And I can’t wait to see the new trains. Also great choice of music! 👍

[@anonymusum]

Wonderful landscape with a unique atmosphere. Love it.

[@370DatsunZed]

Love it!!! When I was young, in the Highlands...regularly took motor-rail from Inverness....brilliant system

[@ventureglen1601]

Great Post Paul, comprehensive info and some great footage, hope all goes well for the inaugural mk5 trip....

[@AFlyingTom]

As someone who moved to Fort William as a teenager and traveled up on the Sleeper this video brings back so many memories! Now working for an airline as an FA this channel is now my go to favorite!

[@joannegray5138]

I've always wanted to go on a sleeper, it's on my bucket list.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Best way to travel and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise 😊

[@DaveSuperThomas]

For a few days before you embark upon your Sleeper journey, put Ear Plugs in before you retire to bed, to get used to the feel of them. Either that, or have a few "wee drams" of Single Malt Whisky in the Lounge Car before you retire to bed!

[@joannegray5138]

Thanks for the advice 😙

[@LOrealHardly]

Been following OP's stuff and was delighted that OP loved our Scottish hospitality on this particular trip...!

[@andynorris3537]

Love the sleeper, managed a sneak peak inside the new mk5 coaches when they were at Waverley for testing the other week and they do look amazing so looking forward to seeing your video on them

[@johntaylor1759]

Still looking good sunshine. Fascinating vid. There is a magic about overnight train journeys.

[@mikebailey7344]

I did Crewe to Fort William and back a few years ago on the sleeper . It's amazing

[@rowanmorgan457]

You made me homesick. And that clickety clack is what would rock me to sleep. Thank you Paul.

[@kippen64]

Found myself wishing that the video was longer.

[@seantig479]

Authentic, sensory train experience. The salmon butternut squash with curry must be wonderful. Brought back memories of my travels in Scotland -- pure bliss. Thank you for the journey.

[@timothyrachford5551]

I’m so glad I happened upon your channel Paul! I really enjoy your videos and how well you cover the history of the journey as well as how you put your videos together! Always so well done! Cheers

[@rollingtroll]

Railin' it! Love the thrift store. I don't see anything I'd want but I love that kind of thing. Scotland is really high on my 'go to'-list, let's hope Brexit (sorry for mentioning it) won't ruin my plans... Great camerawork on this one, super nice views and extra pleasant music at times to boot. Definitely one of your best!

[@Paul_Lucas]

The Rolling Troll Cheers! I enjoyed editing this one a lot!

[@rollingtroll]

@@Paul_Lucas it shows! A joy to watch!

[@stefankoelsch788]

Be sure it will.

[@baqarrizvi853]

I am watching this video for the fifth time since you've published it. It soothes me every time.

[@Incidental104]

The sleeping cabin is literally why we have high speed rails now if you are a gymophobics or claustrophobic this is a real nightmare

[@yiyodder]

Or if your normal you go on one of these. If you want high speed get the plane , you don't get it !

[@davidgraham370]

5:05 Aye right ;) Also my Great Granddad use to drive locomotives from Fort William to Glasgow back in the 1940's and 50's

[@francisflood8921]

Not a bad price for such a beautiful way to travel!

[@barvdw]

Prices have gone up since, unfortunately.

[@francisflood8921]

@@barvdw Yes, I figured!

[@barvdw]

If you can book in advance, you can still find some cabins for £140 or £150 in First, but sharing cabins with a stranger is no longer allowed, which has been quite a rise for solo travellers. £170 for a shared Standard is acceptable, though, if you find a travel companion. And you should take advantage of a Railcard if you're entitled to one (if you fall within certain age groups, if you're handicapped, a military service person, travelling as a couple..., that's £30 well spent), it gets you up to a third off of the price.

[@DaveSuperThomas]

@@barvdw - So what became of First Scotrail's "Bargain Berths" where you could book a travel-and-bed inclusive package for £19, £29 or £39? Since the British Rail Anglo-Scottish Sleeper trains were Privatised over the Easter weekend of 1997, prices have just kept on going up and up and up for a service which has actually changed very little, still less improved!

[@barvdw]

@@DaveSuperThomas You've mentioned it elsewhere, it's no longer First Group who operates the sleeper. Bargain berths have been gone for quite some years, now, that's unfortunate, but I had come to peace with that. Banning solo travellers to share a cabin is a new way to make passengers pay more, and I'm still unhappy about that. Now, Serco is investing massively in this service for the first time in decades, the current fleet, not just the lounge car, is the oldest in the UK still in service and even on the continent, most older stock has been withdrawn, often resulting in the end of the service entirely, it has to be said. For that I give them some slack about their jacked up prices.

[@judithann7193]

The best part-shade up at night to watch the country sleep.

[@bobboberson2024]

Interesting fork technique there, man. You're an animal!! Very funny - the advert just as you talked about the room shade was for Hunter-Douglas shades! Anyway, a very well-done post!

[@georgemasson6125]

I was going to comment on the irony of using a knife and fork like that in 1st class, but decided not to in fear of being branded an inveterate snob.

[@Paul_Lucas]

I had a stroke in my early 20s which is why I don’t hold a knife and fork like most people.

[@laurelharris8519]

Thanks for all the detail. Love your music selections.

[@matvei15]

Great videos, mate. You're one of the best.

[@returnofthegmac9203]

Wow I never knew I could get to Fort William from my London town Hell where have I been We drove through Fort William when we had a holiday to the Outer Hedbrides back in 1988. I gotta do this journey and return back. No amount of holidays abroad can substitute Scotland Most magical place I have ever visited Thanks for sharing

[@lukej9745]

Really enjoyed this video. Might travel on it in the near future !

[@unboxingourlife4226]

We always knew a train ride through Scotland would be fun but didn't know much about them. Thank you so much for a really well done review. It would be worth a return to Scotland just for this experience.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Those vintage carriages have character. Nice video.

[@DaveSuperThomas]

Those "vintage carriages" are almost literally falling apart! Do you know how old the Mark 2 Lounge Car and Seated Carriage are?

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Possibly 1980’s

[@ajf3202]

@@rogerhargreaves2272 earlier than that

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

I’ll ask Ruth. She’s a manager on the Caledonian

[@Paul_Lucas]

The Mark 2s are from the mid-70s.

[@stuartjarvis4944]

As a result of watching this, did the journey from Euston to Inverness. It was fantastic. Thank you for drawing it to my attention. Prefer it to flying!!

[@Alicatt1]

Friday night Euston to Inverness and visit the family, Sunday night Inverness to London and back to work, sometimes it was the Highland Chieftain, Kings Cross to Inverness, if I could get away at lunchtime. Loved doing that journey and got to know the staff on the GNER, oh, and especially the chef, always kept him as a friend, sadly he lost his life when the train crashed into the car at Great Heck in 2001.

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Paul, what a great video! Super informative. If I ever get out of the US I will have to try that. Thanks for sharing!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Definitely - this is one of the great train journeys of the world!

[@JurgenADV]

Enjoyable journey. I completely understand the mixed feelings about the new carriages.

[@robertfisher4618]

Thank you very informative. This Yank has ridden from London to Manchester to visit my Great(5X) grandmothers grave in Manchester. I'd like to do a UK sleeper sometime. Amtrak in the US is doing it;s damndest to kill long-distance trains

[@mikevale3620]

Err...Amtrak is NOT doing its damnedest to kill long distance trains...Trump is by trying to cut Amtrak's funding!

[@nubetoober3554]

I went to Fort William, but went on the Jacobite train. It was a wonderful day trip and the scenic views were incredible!

[@doeharris5363]

I really appreciate and loved your video. Trains are my idea of heaven especially the old ones, l have a passion to just travel the country side every day of my life it doesn't matter where the train is going as !long as l could be on it. Hahahaha. Thank you for sharing your video. X X 😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@diannewi]

I'll be taking this train in May 2019, probably just prior to the introduction of the new stock. Thanks for the tip about the lounge car being in a different location in the morning, I hadn't thought of that. I paid considerably more than you did for the same accommodation, about GBP 184 (converted to USD 234.72). This is another wonderful report, right in time for Valentines Day.

[@SuperFabulousMeat]

6:18 Paul: *recording* the Girl: Oh.. Hello There~

[@TheAlibashir]

Lol just made me realize that , cute cat btw😊

[@SuperFabulousMeat]

@@TheAlibashir thanks~

[@hollandandco7855]

Paul I love your train reviews , I’ve been wanting to do the sleeper for as long as I can remember. Did I hear your going on the new carriages in June can’t wait for that . Can’t wait for the next film , thanks for all your hard work 👍

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I do like the informative train videos...!!! 😁👍

[@NewcastleFlyer]

DoubleDeckerAnton Again, hello Anton! It’s great seeing you all over KZbin commenting on the best of the best videos. (Yours are of course brilliant)

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

@@NewcastleFlyer ...thanks...Yes I've been watching Paul's trip reports for over a year now!

[@NewcastleFlyer]

DoubleDeckerAnton It seems you have great taste in KZbin videos...😃

[@ylilin]

Keep the Train videos coming! They're awesome.

[@scopex2749]

Being a train fanatic I have been wanting to so this all my life to get to Skye! I believe its time to get a ‘ticket to ride’! Great review! 👍🏻 Such beautiful scenery!

[@hoganrichard9627]

Breathtaking country! Showers at the station, excellent idea! NO two minute, NO water pressure, COLD train showers for me👎 not even in summer. I'd have to agree the vintage carriages do add something special but the fine amenities and scenery make up for nostalgia. Worth the trip "across the pond".🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@averagewoman6962]

I made several journeys from London to visit my son in Glasgow. I got the train at 11pm on Friday night and arrived in Glasgow at 6am on Saturday morning, disembarking at 7.00, at the start of the day. I then had two days with my son and his family, staying overnight on Saturday and usually taking them out to dinner on Sunday evening before heading for the train. Having boarded I tucked up for a good night's sleep and arrived in Euston early on Monday morning with no disturbance to my weekly schedule, It is the perfect way to travel.

[@henryhowarth2783]

Do more trains!

[@ShoJ369]

Cheers for uploading this journey Paul, I really enjoyed watching your experience, I'm tempted to try this route too.

[@robertcrouch6429]

Fascinating video! What a journey, this is a must for me and not a bad price!

[@mananmody9355]

Being from India, these trains in the UK look so much smaller.

[@fionaboss1512]

Thank you for the video, it was very informative

[@douglasgodfrey7227]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME I AM FROM CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA. YOUR TRAINS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL

[@reinerjung1613]

We took the sleeper from Glasgow just recently and the old cars are still in use. Only downside breakfast is before 6:45. At that time my digestive system is still at sleep. Also we did not have dinner on the train as we had dinner with friends before that. So obviously, we have to do it again. Next time from Fort Williams. All in all a great way to go to London. We slept well on the train. Comfy beds.

[@Tpavra]

Imagine going to sleep in Scotland and waking up in London. What kind of awful deal is that 😂 great video as usual!

[@derekmenzies1349]

best idea do it the other way round

[@GeordieBoy1955]

I now live overseas but really regret not making more train journeys throughout the UK in my younger years. Thank you for posting your videos.