I took the Caledonian Sleeper luxury overnight train from London to Edinburgh. The cabin was cozy, the views were beautiful, and the bacon rolls were tasty.

Kevin ShalveySep 12, 2021, 16:05 IST

A Caledonian Sleeper train at Edinburgh Waverley station.Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images

The Caledonian Sleeper travels overnight from London to Scotland a few days each week.
I booked a Club Room, which the train calls a "hotel experience" with breakfast included.
My en-suite cabin was cozy. The ride was smooth. And the views were beautiful.

I boarded a Caledonian Sleeper luxury train at London Euston station, where I had access to a private lounge with drinks and snacks. I was headed to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Boarding at London Euston station. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

I boarded a Caledonian Sleeper luxury train at London Euston station, where I had access to a private lounge with drinks and snacks. I was headed to Edinburgh, Scotland.

I boarded a few minutes before my 11.30 p.m. departure. A porter met me outside my car to take my breakfast order. Coffee or tea? "Coffee, please."

Car "F" of the Caledonian Sleeper at London Euston station. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

My cabin had a locking door, which would have been handy if I'd chosen to wander the train.

A Caledonian Sleeper room key. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

My room was tiny and cozy. I fell asleep as soon as the train started rolling, missing my chance for cocktails or a glass of wine in the Club Car.

White linens, plush pillows. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

While I slept, the train passed through small towns like Dalwhinnie, which is home to a famous whisky distillery. The whole journey took about eight hours, and I slept through most of it.

A Caledonian Sleeper travels through Dalwhinnie. Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images

While I slept, the train passed through small towns like Dalwhinnie, which is home to a famous whisky distillery. The whole journey took about eight hours, and I slept through most of it.

When I woke up, the train was stopped on the tracks. I opened the shade to my first views of Scottish greenery.

Fog and foliage. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

It was a foggy morning.

Is that lavender growing next to the tracks? Kevin Shalvey/Insider

My en-suite cabin had sleeping masks and earplugs. I had a private shower with soap, shampoo, and towels.

The train's tagline is: "Journey of a Night Time." Kevin Shalvey/Insider

A porter delivered breakfast at about 6.45 a.m. Orange juice, coffee, breakfast bars, and bacon rolls.

Breakfast delivered. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

A few moments after breakfast arrived, the train started rolling again.

Beautiful foggy Scotland. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

I watched the farms outside Edinburgh roll by as I ate.

Morning fog in the countryside outside Edinburgh. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

The coffee was good but the views were better.

Morning coffee. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

The train pulled into Edinburgh Waverley station a few minutes before the scheduled 7.23 a.m. arrival time. Commuters were boarding a morning train opposite ours.

A commuter train at Edinburgh Waverley station. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

I stepped off the train feeling well-rested, well-fed, and ready to explore.

Exiting the train in Edinburgh. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

The Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverley.

The train in Edinburgh Waverley station. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

I walked around the city, checking out the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood.

The Scottish Parliament building. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

And views of Holyrood Park, below a rock formation called Arthur's Seat.

Holyrood Park. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

I went to the National Museum of Scotland.

The National Museum of Scotland. Kevin

And I walked up to see Edinburgh Castle at sunset. The following day, I took the express train back to London.

Edinburgh Castle. Kevin Shalvey/Insider

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I took the Caledonian Sleeper luxury overnight train from London to Edinburgh. The cabin was cozy, the views were beautiful, and the bacon rolls were tasty.

I boarded a Caledonian Sleeper luxury train at London Euston station, where I had access to a private lounge with drinks and snacks. I was headed to Edinburgh, Scotland.

I boarded a few minutes before my 11.30 p.m. departure. A porter met me outside my car to take my breakfast order. Coffee or tea? "Coffee, please."

My cabin had a locking door, which would have been handy if I'd chosen to wander the train.

My room was tiny and cozy. I fell asleep as soon as the train started rolling, missing my chance for cocktails or a glass of wine in the Club Car.

While I slept, the train passed through small towns like Dalwhinnie, which is home to a famous whisky distillery. The whole journey took about eight hours, and I slept through most of it.

When I woke up, the train was stopped on the tracks. I opened the shade to my first views of Scottish greenery.

It was a foggy morning.

My en-suite cabin had sleeping masks and earplugs. I had a private shower with soap, shampoo, and towels.

A porter delivered breakfast at about 6.45 a.m. Orange juice, coffee, breakfast bars, and bacon rolls.

A few moments after breakfast arrived, the train started rolling again.

I watched the farms outside Edinburgh roll by as I ate.

The coffee was good but the views were better.

The train pulled into Edinburgh Waverley station a few minutes before the scheduled 7.23 a.m. arrival time. Commuters were boarding a morning train opposite ours.

I stepped off the train feeling well-rested, well-fed, and ready to explore.

The Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverley.

I walked around the city, checking out the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood.

And views of Holyrood Park, below a rock formation called Arthur's Seat.

I went to the National Museum of Scotland.

And I walked up to see Edinburgh Castle at sunset. The following day, I took the express train back to London.