@@JenniferThomas1301 They are I used to live in Wales and both Scots and Welsh Id rate nicer than English. Both have similarities to English but not always quite as inclined to be pompous
I only discovered this site recently and am addicted! Simon is so lovely! There is another sleeper train in England the GWT which goes to St Ives from London
I love to do this journey with my family. When I was a kid, me and my mum used to take the night train from Stockholm to Storlien, Sweden. It was awesome.
Simon, the UK has two sleeper trains. That one you have just been on and one to Penzance, on GWR. I travelled on the old mark 3 coaches arojnd 30 years ago in the opposite direction. In those days it was salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast, in the days of British Rail and Intercity Sleepers. Looks like an improvement.
@@jamesk1806 there are two. Caledonian sleeper goes from various points in Scotland and joins up fully at the border and travels as a king train to Londo, and vice versa. the second one goes from Paddington to Cornwall which are both in England. Simon was on the Caledonian sleeper.
Wow a double bed on a train. Imagining having all the comforts of a hotel on a train from Edinburgh to London. I probably wouldn’t even want to leave the train when I reach my destination. This is definitely something worth adding to my bucket list and to save for.
Honestly love your friendliness and kindness towards everyone you walk past Simon! Great content also! Special mention to Martin the ledge, what a bloke!
Watching these videos gives me hope for humanity. Especially when there are people like Martin in the world. He feels like a friend! Hope to visit Edinburgh one day! Greetings to all from the U.S. (California)!
I’m from just near Newcastle and go to Edinburgh loads. Use Waverley station genuinely didn’t know about the rifle range. I love history and that’s so cool man
I done this same room/trip last year. Except i started up in Inverness. I absolutely loved it and the price isnt bad considering what you get. I just flew 9 hours on a flight that was double the price of the Caledonian and it wasnt close to the comforts of that train. Great video!
To pay £360 one way for a journey of about 350miles is ridiculous, yes you get a bed not a seat but still. Ryanair £20 to STN 1hr 20mins job done Easyjet £40 to LGW 1hr 35mins job done BA £54 to LHR 1hr 25mins job done Prices on skyscanner for April Remember if your flying for 9 hours thats a longhaul flight like LHR - LA or South east asia, can't compare that price to a 350mile domestic train journey lol And comparing a double bed on a sleeper train to an economy seat on a plane is a bit silly
@@charlesjay8818 Ita not silly at all. We all have different budgets. What's £500 to me might be £20 to you. You done alot of work for nothing there haha. I've used economy easy jet and 1st class Emirates. Different travel for different times. Plus as a business owner that £360 1 way train can just go against my tax at the end of the year 😉
Fun video! I was particularly impressed they served up the full breakfast in the room given it said it was exclusively served in the club car and you were meant to pick only one 😅Winning!
Martin, you top lad. I once asked a copper in Edinburgh for directions to a local bar and after giving me directions and walking away he came running back to say he’d walk me there, just to make sure I didn’t get lost. Such lovely people!
The guy with the dreadlocks was serving me on my Caledonian sleeper experiences and he is one of the nicest most interesting people you could ever meet - 22:40
Brilliant video. It was lovely to see the basement of the Waverley as my dad, who was from Edinburgh, was a child evacuated during the war, so he'd have been down there. He passed away 21 years ago today.
I enjoyed watching this train experience. It would be great if you toured more around this area and see what other fancy experiences you can locate. It definitely helps when my wife and I plan a trip to the area. Cheers and thanks for the video!
With all the crap and stress at airports these days although trains cost more its worth it to keep your sanity. Many people book hotels the night before flights, cost of parking much prefer trains
Agree - breakfast going over Rannoch Moor in the winter is awesome - stags wandering around, snow on the ground and no roads or sign of human habitation.. 😎
I traveled Scotland to London many times in the 80,overnight, and seldom even got a seat. Spent many nights sitting in the corridor on my suitcase. That room was luxury
Have only just stumbled across your content and watched the 24 hour train trip in Pakistan with Bald, I've now gone way back to the start of your content and been working my way through. Hat off to you some of the blags are absolutely brilliant. Oh and your mam is an absolute legend!
I always make sure to be on the platform by 15 minutes before departure. I think it’s mostly a remnant of my mother always insisting we get to the airport 3 hours ahead of time…
Mate Rat Race 2 come on. Miss when you used to sneak in to everywhere maybe youre too well known now? You're all 1st class flights and top notch hotels nowadays 😅 love the content mate keep going
I was thinking the same! How can middle class families with kids afford a sleeper train? It should be affordable for everyone and not just for the more privileged people
New to this channel, and apologies for my first comment being about Martin and the basement tour. How lucky are you! What a great guy! Great post and looking fwd to seeing more.
I’m feeling a big challenge coming on! Something ridiculous 🤔
Cape to Cairo👀
Sounds like Everton trying to stay up 😂
Do Pacific ocean island hopping! You'll love it
See if you can sneak into a country, or a number of countries?
Go meet up with Kurt caz and experience a little South American adventure.
Martin, what a legend
Top guy
Martin is iconic
I don’t know Martin personally but I’d have a pint with him any day
Agree a very nice fella Martin Sir
Martin would make a great travel partner
I was the gateline staff that recommended the haggis neeps and tatties to you. Glad you enjoyed it! one of my faves tbh
Nice!!!!
I want to return to Scotland just for the haggis. Its literally banned in the US 😆
Haggis, needs and tatties is a banging recommendation for him. Also, you were super cute!!!! ❤
Sure I’ve met you out side waverly and sat and said I recognise him when you showed up 😂
You are one of few that has recommended a like from Simon 🫡😜
Martin's a class act! Still love all the interactions, they really make the vids since day 1.
Would love?
To have a go on that train
@@TubbiesTravels Leave the train, I'm going there only to meet Martin! :D
Martin deserves a pay rise! What a lovely guy, deserves nothing but the best. You made a guy’s day, Simon!
Thank you ❤
And, just like that, Martin joined the select club of the people that Simon never actually got to SEE LATER...
'see you later' is just a way of saying Goodbye. Not to be taken literally.
Ha! So true… Simon has said ‘see you later’ to over 100,000 people on all seven continents. He even said ‘see you later’ to the pelican in Antarctica
He did actually see that guy in New Orleans a second time. There’s probably more but that one comes to mind.
He’s a legend tho, like ever person he ever meets
Haha, so true 😅
Martin needs a job doing tours of the station man what a guy
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You can tell how martin loves his job. And he is a legend.
I do. ❤️
@@martintroy3677 God bless you, mate.
@@martintroy3677 Top bloke mate 👍
Martin is a hero. What a guy. I love it when strangers are genuinely kind and friendly. Yay for Martin, restoring faith in humanity everywhere! ❤️
From broke no money challenges to reviewing luxury trains, but keeping it entertaining everytime. You've come a long way Simon.
My thoughts entirely. I would have loved to watch a sneaking onto the Caledonian Sleeper video.
Martin, incredible guy. The toilet/ shower room is unbelievable, would never of thought you’d be able to fit that into such a small space!
Thank you ❤
@@martintroy3677you could have two Breakfasts?
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Scottish people are so kind they never dissapoint , cheers from Germany !
Everybody is kind at those kind of prices dude
@@cultfiction3865 Not always true, unfortunately 🙈
Scots are nice people, but he's Welsh. Welsh are nice people too!
@@JenniferThomas1301 They are I used to live in Wales and both Scots and Welsh Id rate nicer than English. Both have similarities to English but not always quite as inclined to be pompous
@@mikaelastefkova Same could be said of the English too. Good and bad everywhere.
Travelling is always made better by meeting genuine people like Martin
Thank you ❤🙏
This was awesome. What a nice guy Martin was.
Thank you
Give Martin a pay rise!
Absolute legend, friendly, helpful, give him a raise!
I'll show it to my boss
@@martintroy3677 legend
@@martintroy3677il be coming to you for help next time in Waverley pal!
@@j.e.b9988 will be my pleasure 🙏
Such lovely manners! The world needs more polite people like you
Genuinely my favorite TH-camr right now, keep posting brother it inspires me to travel more!
Means a lot 🙏🏼
What are inspiring person
I only discovered this site recently and am addicted! Simon is so lovely! There is another sleeper train in England the GWT which goes to St Ives from London
Nice of Martin to show you the underground. Great content. Fab train .
I’ve been to Edinburgh loads! And I’ve never known that basement was there!!! Martin is an absolute legend!!
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what a legend Martin is!!!
Excellent customer service from all the crew! Shout out to Martin! Amazing service!
Thank you ❤
Shout Out to Martin man, what a Guy!
We need more Staff like Martin at London stations. He's a legend!
What an absolute legend Martin is 👑
I love to do this journey with my family. When I was a kid, me and my mum used to take the night train from Stockholm to Storlien, Sweden. It was awesome.
Simon, the UK has two sleeper trains. That one you have just been on and one to Penzance, on GWR. I travelled on the old mark 3 coaches arojnd 30 years ago in the opposite direction. In those days it was salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast, in the days of British Rail and Intercity Sleepers. Looks like an improvement.
I thought that... But that train is solely in England. The only UK sleeper is this one! 😂
@@jamesk1806 there are two. Caledonian sleeper goes from various points in Scotland and joins up fully at the border and travels as a king train to Londo, and vice versa. the second one goes from Paddington to Cornwall which are both in England. Simon was on the Caledonian sleeper.
@@jimbo6059but only one travels between 2 counties of the UK. The other staying within one! Depends on the way you look at it. 😉
@@jamesk1806 but in the end it is two within the UK one in one country England, and one between 2, England and Scotland
Yes but the Caledonian sleeper is really two trains one to the Scottish highlands and one to the Scottish lowlands
Its not the only sleeper service! Musn’t forget the Night Riviera from/to Cornwall!!
Wow a double bed on a train. Imagining having all the comforts of a hotel on a train from Edinburgh to London. I probably wouldn’t even want to leave the train when I reach my destination. This is definitely something worth adding to my bucket list and to save for.
Honestly love your friendliness and kindness towards everyone you walk past Simon! Great content also! Special mention to Martin the ledge, what a bloke!
Thanks for sharing the cool stuff, Martin! Glad Simon ran into you! Top man
Amazing staff at the station and the train. Such sweet and genuine people, bless them.
Martin made this video so much better and interesting. Thats the magic of meeting people and socialising with them.
Fair play to all the staff on this, they all come across fantastic!
Martin was really cool to show you that. Definitely a legend.
Nice one Martin :) I wish more people were like that.
Thank you ❤
Watching these videos gives me hope for humanity. Especially when there are people like Martin in the world. He feels like a friend! Hope to visit Edinburgh one day! Greetings to all from the U.S. (California)!
I’m from Glasgow and Martins accent was the most Scottish of Scottish accents ever 😂😂😂 and some old fashioned Scottish hospitality 🏴
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I’m from just near Newcastle and go to Edinburgh loads. Use Waverley station genuinely didn’t know about the rifle range. I love history and that’s so cool man
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Aye Edinburghs mint was there recently what a lovely city
Martin is a massive legend!
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@@martintroy3677Why are these trains so expensive? They should be more affordable 😅😢
Martin’s having the best shift here 😂
It really was ❤
Martin really is a credit to that station 👍👍👍 legend
Thank you 😊
Top lad for showing you the basement of the station 💪🏻
OMG I would have hugged the guy who gave the the tour of the underground area!!! SO AWESOME!
Thank you 😊
I f*ckin' love this guy, straight to the point every time.
We did the London to penzance sleeper. Great trip, good sleep, complimentary breakfast and lounges at both ends.
I done this same room/trip last year. Except i started up in Inverness.
I absolutely loved it and the price isnt bad considering what you get.
I just flew 9 hours on a flight that was double the price of the Caledonian and it wasnt close to the comforts of that train.
Great video!
To pay £360 one way for a journey of about 350miles is ridiculous, yes you get a bed not a seat but still.
Ryanair £20 to STN 1hr 20mins job done
Easyjet £40 to LGW 1hr 35mins job done
BA £54 to LHR 1hr 25mins job done
Prices on skyscanner for April
Remember if your flying for 9 hours thats a longhaul flight like LHR - LA or South east asia, can't compare that price to a 350mile domestic train journey lol
And comparing a double bed on a sleeper train to an economy seat on a plane is a bit silly
@@charlesjay8818 Ita not silly at all. We all have different budgets. What's £500 to me might be £20 to you.
You done alot of work for nothing there haha.
I've used economy easy jet and 1st class Emirates.
Different travel for different times.
Plus as a business owner that £360 1 way train can just go against my tax at the end of the year 😉
Martin getting a lot of love but let’s give some to the blonde worker, didn’t get her name. Lovely service
Her name is Martina
Martin came through! amazing!! Great video, Simon, loved it!
Thanks
What am absolute cracking bloke Martin is! The world truly needs more men like him!
Fun video! I was particularly impressed they served up the full breakfast in the room given it said it was exclusively served in the club car and you were meant to pick only one 😅Winning!
love how you actively ask questions to staff and passengers so friendly and informative
Train 🚊 in a different country is a a fun series to watch! This one has breakfast and room service on a train probably best one ever 😅
martin, pure class 👏
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So awesome Simon got to see the basement of the station!
Martin, you top lad. I once asked a copper in Edinburgh for directions to a local bar and after giving me directions and walking away he came running back to say he’d walk me there, just to make sure I didn’t get lost. Such lovely people!
What a guy martin was
Thanks pal ❤
I always love your videos, people like Martin just elevate them more so!
Thank you ❤
The guy with the dreadlocks was serving me on my Caledonian sleeper experiences and he is one of the nicest most interesting people you could ever meet - 22:40
Brilliant video. It was lovely to see the basement of the Waverley as my dad, who was from Edinburgh, was a child evacuated during the war, so he'd have been down there. He passed away 21 years ago today.
simon wilson is easily one of the best youtubers
Him and Morgz are the best!
Top notch service from all the staff
Amazing staff 👏🏼
Martin was awesome, that truly would’ve made my trip just to see that especially from such a friendly person. I always appreciate history like that.
We need more Martins in this world!
that looked an amazing experience pal topped off with brilliant staff who are a credit to the company
The staff really took care of you! Classy people.
Always trying 😉
What a lovely chap Martin is. If I ever see him in Edinburgh station I’m going to say hello!
I love your videos you're such a happy & polite and positive guy.... enjoy every moment you deserve it
I enjoyed watching this train experience. It would be great if you toured more around this area and see what other fancy experiences you can locate. It definitely helps when my wife and I plan a trip to the area.
Cheers and thanks for the video!
What a great guy Martin is
Cheers mate 👍
I recently found your channel, thank you for sharing your journey! Many Blessings
With all the crap and stress at airports these days although trains cost more its worth it to keep your sanity. Many people book hotels the night before flights, cost of parking much prefer trains
next episode - seated class all the way back! Class video
Gotta love Martin what a guy
Thanks
I got this train from Euston to Fort William. Breakfast in the club car is an experience and a half. The views are insane. Thanks for the vid!
Agree - breakfast going over Rannoch Moor in the winter is awesome - stags wandering around, snow on the ground and no roads or sign of human habitation.. 😎
The man the myth the legend? Martin.
Thanks ❤
I traveled Scotland to London many times in the 80,overnight, and seldom even got a seat. Spent many nights sitting in the corridor on my suitcase. That room was luxury
Seeing a Simon Wilson notification is the best
12:53 these 3 were lovely....the kind you want to travel with. Kudos Simon for a great review I thoroughly enjoyed watching.
Another Simon Wilson masterclass !
Have only just stumbled across your content and watched the 24 hour train trip in Pakistan with Bald, I've now gone way back to the start of your content and been working my way through.
Hat off to you some of the blags are absolutely brilliant.
Oh and your mam is an absolute legend!
Martin was class. But, he's getting sacked in the morning 😂
😂 probably 😬
Why would he be getting sacked for 😂
We're OK the bosses loved it. (I was a wee bit worried tho) 😮
@@martintroy3677 Yes Martin! You're a true gent sir
Love your video's, so many others try but your personality and friendliness takes it to another level, you make us Welsh proud, Da iawn bro
Simon stepped up his food game for this video hahah
Living vicariously through travel channels bc I am in graduate school full time 😆 love it!
Never clicked so fast in my life.
Great video! Martin is a great guy!! He seems super cool... awesome he showed you what was underneath!! Unique experience most won't get to have!!
Dude do anchorage Alaska to Miami Florida road trip awesome
Martin was fabulous! Made this video 20times better
Thank you ❤
Anyone else get anxiety about him missing the train or is it just me? 😂
I made sure he wouldn't ❤😂
I always make sure to be on the platform by 15 minutes before departure. I think it’s mostly a remnant of my mother always insisting we get to the airport 3 hours ahead of time…
Wow. That underground tour was really fascinating. It made the entire video i reckon!!
15:15 Simon, you shouldn't have told them what you paid brother. It might have put a negative stance of their mind set about their trip
Cool to see you making some UK vlogs !!! I’m from Ireland and had never made any vlogs of my home. I will now. Nice work !
Mate Rat Race 2 come on. Miss when you used to sneak in to everywhere maybe youre too well known now? You're all 1st class flights and top notch hotels nowadays 😅 love the content mate keep going
Great Martin!! Thanks for showing us around!! Next destination for us, beautiful station and nice people
Make sure you say hello ❤
British train prices are a joke. How are we gonna combat climate change when a train is 5x a flight
They know the tourists will pay, so the rest of us are stuck chucking carbon in the air.
I was thinking the same! How can middle class families with kids afford a sleeper train? It should be affordable for everyone and not just for the more privileged people
Martin is awesome. I hope he stays safe and healthy, what a great guy!
Martin’s the best! A class act! Love your videos, Simon!
New to this channel, and apologies for my first comment being about Martin and the basement tour. How lucky are you! What a great guy! Great post and looking fwd to seeing more.