The BEST ROOM onboard the Caledonian Sleeper train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2023
- We try out the premium room onboard the Caley Sleeper to see what it's like with two people in there! And will we get any sleep? Join us on an overnighter from London to Glasgow...
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
Filmed in January 2023
Apologies - audio is not great on this video. You can thank GoPro for that! I 'upgraded' to a GoPro11 but have had nothing but trouble with it, and GoPro make it as difficult as they can to resolve/return, so I do feel a bit ripped off by it. I'll persevere though and try to find an audio solution for this camera. But in the meantime, it'll be back to the GoPro8 for the next few videos I think! Cheers.
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Hahahaha laughed so much at the putting the camera inside the room and walking back in gag! Drives me crazy when youtubers do that lol, thats why you’re the best travel youtuber!!
Haha cheers mate :)
More authentic. At least there's no constant reference to his Timberlands or a NASA shirt. You know who I'm on about :D :D
10:05 - "Who's paying?" Classic!!
@@rich_rich90yeah. His product placement is just ridiculous and pathetic, don’t forget his bosse headphones either, also the way he speaks, he’s English so why does he refer to everything in an American way with the way he pronounces everything and even the currency is in dollars, very strange seems as he’s English
Yessss! Tourists can also buy it for saving🥺 and I also know a cheaper channel😎
410 quid one way is outrageous - no wonder they were able to comp this one, I'm amazed they sell it at all
I doubt they DO sell it to be honest, that's why you only see TH-camrs in here :D
@@steve-marsh To get on you have to book quite far in advance, as it is fully booked monthly
Alicja going "oooh" at 9:50 when the window lights switched on as if it were some kind of magical spell is adorable.
Great vid Steve, laughed at the bit where you jokingly walked back in the room - hate when TH-camrs do that! Along with no click bait or shocked face thumbnails…is why you are the YT🐐
Remember the good old days bargain berths 19 quid now a tourist train great video as always
Another excellent video - hopefully the service will improve (within reason) when the goverment take over. What I like about Steve's content is that there is a start, middle and end -and you know why the trip is taking place - rather than some who just turning up somewhere !
I tried it last November down to London and it was a terrible experience, which made me regret not taking a mid-morning departure from Glasgow. Bed was uncomfortable, the room was tiny and I had to get pretty creative with stowing my luggage and there was no on-board hot food due to staffing shortages (hint, pay people a decent wage to work these things and you won't have staffing shortages). The Caledonian Sleeper has been something I'd wanted to try for a long time but the cost versus the experience just wasn't worth it in the end.
Very enjoyable. Thanks, guys!!!!
Just cracking videos every time Steve! Cheers 👍
Lovely video, thanks both.
Many thanks for bringing us along on what looked like it was a nice way to travel. Quite different from when I used the Kings Cross to Aberdeen sleeper in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Another great video…. Glad we found you guys
I enjoyed this, thanks!
In my Big Corporate days I was a regular on the Cally Sleeper because the fare was usually cheaper than a flight and a hotel. Now the prices are so ridiculously high it’s difficult to justify the sleeper however much I love it. I would love to try the double room though! 🤔
Aye, you'd get a decent hotel and flight back for the price of the double these days mate, but despite the lack of sleep, there's just something so cool about any train, especially an overnighter :)
Yes many others have said the same Roger. I suppose it's a way of justifying the cost of the new rolling stock with its enhanced amenities. Despite all this The Scotsman reports that Serco said Cal Sleeper had lost over £60 million over the past seven years.
@@alexmcwhirter6611 that’s an eye-watering amount. I guess now we’ll have to wait and see if the Sleeper goes back under Government control and what they will do to experience and the prices. 🤔
@@RogEdwardsTV If you do an online search The Scotsman reported the actual amount ... I think it was £69 million ... a couple of weeks ago.
Is it worth it? We were considering it as a treat on our trip, my dad has fond memories of night time trains London to Edinburgh years and years ago!
Loved it ❤
Always enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming you do a great job!
Cheers Scott!
Aaah a new Steve video, will watch that tonight as I am working at the moment.. Was just checking the channel of something new came up.. Thanks Steve.. 😊😎😊
Steve, the look on your other half face was priceless when you said about 10 min brisk walk to the next station! But look on the bright side, there were no annoying rattles like what you had to injure on a previous overnight endurance!!!!
another great vid .Thanks
Not a bad freebie! My mam used to say, shy bairns get nowt! Thanks for taking us along.
Great vlog as always, you two work so well together. Always a interesting and informative vlog 👌
Thanks so much! 😊
Fantastic video Steve, great overview of the sleeper and the facilities. That is one on the bucket list for me, want to try it one day. Keep the videos coming all brilliant
Cheers Bryan!
Would love to try a sleeper just for the experience. The cabin looked very nice and you had everything you needed! Polite service too😊
I love traveling by rail and have done a trip on the Cornish Riviera that was marvelous., next time I am in the UK I want to do the Caledonian Sleeper so fingers crossed. Thank you both for taking me along as always your videos are very well done and a joy to watch. Take care and stay safe. Cheers.
Hey thanks so much Simon! :)
Don't get the seats, they are not at all comfortable.
Thanks Steve you both enjoyed as allways thanks a smooth journey yous had I glad too see
Thanks mate!
I have often wondered what it would be like to go up to Edinburgh on a sleeper; not sure I could sleep either, but the bed did look comfy. That was great you got a complimentary after your last experience. Nice one Steve
Crikey - train travel has changed a lot since I last did a long journey! Not that I ever used the sleeper service. Great video - and I'm delighted that you were compensated with free travel. Nice one Caledonian Sleeper!
Aye fair play to them Jim, cheers!
Another fab enjoyable informative video, what more can be said! Tried watching other Vloggers & not a patch on you Steve! Hope Alicjia's day at work wasn't too bad x
Always enjoy the train journeys mate. Would absolutely love to try the sleeper!
I always love it too but despite being comfortable, for some reason I can never really sleep!
Always interesting. Thank you.
Thanks Janet!
An interesting video , definitely a narrow corridor going into your cabin on train 🚂! Keep up the good work & all the best 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Great video and the first i've seen with your other half 😂great to see how both carry on you need to bring her on more of your trips
Love your pods,lived in florida since the 80s and love to visit all the places that i never visited when l was young.cant believe all the beautiful places that i missed.keep up the good work from lanark graham
You guys are hilarious!! Love your videos!! That is definitely one narrow corridor!
Oh my gosh! Two in a row where my feet stayed on the ground. I am absolutely thrilled. Plus we were traveling by rail!!! Thank you so much for the trouble that you go through to make these videos for us. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
Thanks so much Kate :) Oh, and next week, STILL on the rails :)
@@steve-marsh WooHoo! Love the rails. Thank you.
This must be your 3rd cal sleeper trip! Lucky to get a freebie though and clearly that room was the best way to go but I suppose it costs the most. You've covered all the types of room and I bet some people stay in that club car all night which means it needs to be bigger. Great video as always.
I always love a good Caledonian Sleeper trip Steve I am glad we both got to try the double room. I am hopefully going try the Aberdeen to London route in the summer after last year’s trip from Inverness. Hope you are both well and you found your Van and Alicia got to work ok. Hope you are both well take care both
Cheers mate, that was a tough day after this trip :D
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Great vid as always Steve! Sean and i get super excited when u upload! 😁 you've motivated us to visit Riga and we're booked for end of March!
Ahhhmazing! :D I'm sure you guys will have a fantastic time there, I loved the place! And thanks for getting in touch, hope you're doing well!
Nice to see you both out and about on your travels and having a sleep on a train and I am ok and you 2 are so funny and very informative about what your talking about
Thank you! 😃
That is a good idea, tapping the room to lock it with the card. Better than most hotel rooms, where it is so easy to leave your room card on the table and walk out, then just as the door shuts, you get that horrible feeling when you realise you have left the card and locked yourself out! I think Bunk beds and a bit more room might be better, but then it is not for everyone. Also, I don't fancy someone climbing over me in the middle of the night to go to the toilet! Nice that you can lock the room, though. Looked very clean, shame they don't check for damage and things that don't work. But that tends to be normal these days, fit it and it will never need looked at again! Yeah, right!!
This is such a cool video 😊
OOO I'm looking forward to this - my family and I have wanted to do that for a while...
Hi Steve. Thank you so much for doing these videos. I've recently discovered them and they're great. The thing I really like is you show all the interesting nooks and crannies and really show what your country has to offer. I'm from Sheffield but I absolutely love Scotland and hope to head up for a visit soon. We're thinking Arran for our next trip. Gairloch is one of my favourites and have visited numerous times. Keep up the outstanding work. Phil.
Cheers Phil!! Ah Gairloch - every summer holiday for me as a kid! And love Arran too :)
Amazing content again Steve 😁 thank you both again to my favourite TH-camrs
As always too kind mate :)
Nice treatment by Caledonian. Another exciting Scottish travelogue.
It was nice to get a chance to see what this was like. That price tag is too high, though. So now I know thanks to you!
better trip this time glad they looked after you
the "staging" of coming into the room for the 1st time was hilarious... well played!
Thanks Steve another great video. A great way to travel but expensive.
Enjoyed this video,
Steve, travelling on the old sleeper up to Fort William was one of my most memorable experiences ever. Going across Rannoch Moor in the snow was simply amazing!
Sadly, my first experience of the new sleeper (before I did this TH-cam thing) was terrible. I too had a text saying the club car was closed, but I was welcome to eat and drink my own provisions in it(!) - gee thanks! And getting into Edinburgh, we were basically booted out onto the platform at 6:30 absolutely knackered and heading for the nearest Pret! My second experience was better but it’s so inconsistent, still! Anyway, I wait with interest to see what changes later on in the year but as it stands, for me, the Night Riviera is much much better atm.
It sure is a bit of a flawed product, but very friendly staff help a lot. It is frustrating though as it could be SO much better with some creative design. Hey, when I got that text I was just relieved it wasn't cancelling the service altogether. I was half expecting a bus replacement :D
@@steve-marsh I'm not sure it would be practical to provide overnight coaches to the different destinations unless the line is physically blocked (extreme weather once meant the Highlander ended up being a static train in Euston overnight - especially on the highlander!- I was onboard , everyone was clueless about what would happen the next day . For the lowlander I suppose Carstairs could be a case of taxi from Glasgow with potentially the same coach(es) to Glasgow going via Edinburgh .
That was the largest bed I've ever seen on a train. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Thanks Richard!
Different way of travelling from London, and the bonus of the complimentary ticket as well, so another good informative video from you both, and keep well. All the Best
Cheers John!
Thanks for sharing this trip, was good that you got the complimentary tickets.. it’s expensive, but I’d so like to go up to the highlands this way some time!
Really enjoying your vids, you have a great relationship there 😀👍
Cheers Simon!
Love central station coming from London so many friendly people
Great Video Steve
💜👍💜👍💜🚂🚂🚂🚂 cool video ..first time seeing a sleeper train👍👍💜💜💜
Great video Steve
Simply the best 👌!!!!
Thank you 🙌
Great video as always. I’ve thought about taking the overnight sleeper to Edinburgh (I go a couple of times a year to visit family there) … but was put off by the price. (And I know I wouldn’t sleep well). But the views on the East coast line are so amazing ( during the daytime) who would want to miss them ?
Considering it's a train, I think that is pretty amazing and I know far more luxurious versions exist around the world, but I would be happy with that. Best thumbnail yet btw!
The whole time you're just thinking 'at least I'm not in a seat' :)
Cheers guys for another great vlog.. Not seen one on the double room before. Take care and continue the travel. Just a thought, how about Oslo to Bergen by train which stops at Finse (check it out). Would be amazing in winter 😊.
Oh I'd LOVE to do that one. In fact there's a lot I'd like to do over there, the thing that restricts me to be honest is the expensive fare just to get to the start point :(
Hi Steve and Alicja. We so enjoy watching your videos . We are watching from Cyprus tonight and our son watches your videos every week from Dubai . So appreciate seeing our homeland from afar . Our home is in Scotland too and great to hear you grew up in Stonehaven . I taught in all 3 primary schools there before I retired. Keep up the great work it's brilliant . Dot Jack & family
Cheers guys! Great to hear the videos are being watched literally all over the world! Wow! Ahhh I only went to Mackie in Stonehaven, never had the chance to experience the primary schools there - I was still in Dalgety Bay :)
Great video, Steve and Alicia! In my college days, I would take the Night Owl from Boston to DC. Started at 10:30 pm and arrived at 7:30 am, spending a lot of time in NY switching engines. I never took a bunk, being young and cheap, but there was always a party in the back of the last car.😂😂
Sounds amazing mate :)
Ooh, the Night Owl! I had a good job then, and those roomettes were one of money's great joys.😊
That made me giggle with being proper youtubers putting the camera down and coming in again, Love the videos and you are a proper youtuber 🙂
Excellent that your got your free trip Steve! There's nothing like a good train journey but I know what you mean about not getting much sleep overnight on one. When I was a child I went to Ontario on a train with my Mom to visit my Grandmother. I remember I loved it and slept great but as an adult I haven't managed to find that bliss again. Moving beds and noise don't make for for a good night's sleep for me I guess. I am envious of others than can sleep through anything. Lovely room you had though but Alicja having to work the next day was unfortunate. The next day after getting no sleep isn't good for anyone. Thanks for showing us your cabin and your trip and let's hope your next one goes smoother. All the best!
Thanks Janice! Totally agree, being able to sleep on the move would be a real blessing!
Good, well,,,, interesting memories of that train up to the Highlands and some Munroes. Thanks.
Cheers Simon!
Great video 👌
Not bad at all Steve to say the sleeping pod was complimentary, it just about covered every thing one would need and well thought out, I thought the shower was going to have a malfunction at one point but all was well😅the corridors would be a bit of a challenge if two buxom ladies wanted to pass at the same time i would imagine! thanks 🙏 both of you for sharing a different aspect of traveling overnight with us, 😴🤗👏
Back on the rails next week Bernice :)
Nice!
My wife and I did the Caledonian Sleeper to Aberdeen in a double room. We boarded at 8.30pm 9.15 departure. We ate in the Club car and it wasn't too busy. We slept reasonable well, but as you said, you need to acclimatise. Sadly my shower was cold. We would do it again though! Great video, cheers.
Hey glad you had a fun trip! :)
Really good video Steve. So interesting. Didn’t recognise you without your baseball cap. Haven’t seen your hair before!! 👏👏😀😀🏴
Excellent video guys yous are a credit love from dublin❤
Thanks so much mate!!!
A freebee, nice. The shower sound just like I feel at 7.30 am. 🤣 interesting to see the double room. 2x👍
Great video
Always love your videos Steve!!
Euston to Glasgow is a special train for me. One time I fell out with my pal and had to pay near on 200 quid to get home, the other was a trapse round Euston for 2 hours, begging for the good graces of a steward, because my ticket home was from Watford Junction. 😂😂
Haha memories! :)
Nice Video Steve, the cabin looks great and very modern. Great breakfast!!! Only been on a sleeper once from Glasgow to Euston back back in 1994, a while ago. Maybe the price will come down eventually.
Cheers David! Would love the price to drop so we could do this more often!
Steve, wee tip here! Your missus was choking for a drink, should’ve braved the busy cabin😂 she looked pure disappointed walking back to the cabin.
First video I’ve watched but you’ve got a new subscriber big man. Brilliant stuff
Lovely. Greetings from Canada.
Thanks so much Cheryl! :)
6:33 am Big Bear California USA
Good morning! Stacy here! Fantastic video, job well done! I did see your previous experience in that seat all..night..long, clickity clack. This was much better! Thanks for the preview! I’m booked for June 1, 2023 from Fort William to London! Looking forward to it! Keep your videos coming!
Have an amazing time Stacy!!!!
Great video Steve and I loved the You Tube gag. The bed did look super comfortable though.
Thanks so much :) Aye, it was very comfy, no idea why I don't sleep well on the move!
Liked the way you filmed this, nice and honest. Have you done the Riviera Night train to Penzance? ( The Mrs would love it) . Cheers
Dying to do it! But waiting till I've got a bit more cash as would love to do some wee flights when down that way out to the islands :)
That was the best Caledonian Sleeper video ive watched because it was realistic. Just cant believe the prices ....its not on my list to do because it isnt luxury but it is a luxury price. I rember as a kid going on the sleeper to Perth with the car on board the train...cabins with bunk beds and a basin. Plenty of proper food in the dining car and as a kid of course it was super exciting ...possably more glamorous or just rose tinted specs:)
Cheers Michael!
Enjoyable video Steve and Alicja. So expensive though. Lucky you got a freebie. Don't think I'd pay that much. Seat would do me for probably the same amount of sleep. Hope Alicja managed to stay awake at work the next day!
Poor Girl had a tough day at work! You're spot on, sleep is tough even in the best room!
Never slept well on any sleeper train I have been on. Especially the Night Riviera - on the return to London I may as well have been sleeping in the Class 57 engine room! But there is just something about them. Such a cool way to travel! Caledonian will have to wait for a while, it really is very expensive if you want a decent cabin, especially when you compare it to European sleepers at 1/4 of the price.
Hard to disagree with what you say here!
Interesting vid Steve. Agree with your comments about style over substance and I bet Alicja was shattered when she got to work. BTW, that water pressure looked hilarious in the shower! 😅
Haha at least it was hot - I've heard horror stories of freezing cold showers, although that would have done us good in the morning! Alicja was a wee star going to work the next day!
Hi Steve it’s Paul from Kent again hope you are both well 🎉good news I subscribe to 42 channels on you tube your channel is the 2nd most popular one from my votes so well done keep up ⬆️ the fab work take care Paul
Haha no way!!! Thanks so much mate!!!! :)
This year, hubby and I finally did the Amtrak Coast Starlight train from the northern part of Oregon, down to Southern California. About 27 hours in a sleeper cabin. I did…okay. Hubby didn’t sleep a wink. Knowing what I know now, I think I could have a very enjoyable trip overnight on a train, but I couldn’t drag him back on for anything! Oh, well.
Thanks for your report on your trip. I’d never seen the double room before. Hope Alicja survived her work day. ATB to you both.
Wow would LOVE to do that trip - but would need a nice hotel at the end of the line for a good sleep :)
I am doing that again next month along with The Cardinal and South West Chief from NYC to LA. Due to budget constraints it will be in coach but of course the seats are miles better than the Caledonian Sleeper.
Another great video. 😂 my partner and I love love watching these so much!! If you’re ever down toward Rugby- give us a shout 🥳
Cheers Julia!!! :)
Im enjoying your videos, thank you, ive subscribed with all notifications, 👍👊.
Oh, that was neat! It is - 44 below zero with the wind chill added in in Minnesota.
That's crazy!!!! Stay warm!
Did the old sleeper up to Fort William many years ago - the longer trip made sleeping easier. Would love to see you do it one day as everyone else only ever goes to Glasgow or Edinburgh. Maybe when it comes back under ScotRail?
Oh I'd love to mate! :)
Just subscribed. You’ve got a lively and gregarious presentation. Like watching the overnight sleeper episodes from several TH-camrs because it helps me get to sleep when I turn in. My wife can hear me talking to my phone in these episodes. I keep telling travellers: “ Ok…ok …you showed us the accommodations….now skip the Bar and get to bed …you’re wasting the money !” 😂😂
Travel well… travel often and…
Don’t forget to take us along.
Cheers 🥂 🇨🇦
Hey thanks so much for the sub!
Great video...Im looking at going to Northern Ireland via train and ship in the spring..
That's what I do I always look back for one second just to make sure I've got everything 😂
Haha every time mate!
That’s on my to-do-before-I-die list. Thanks for letting me experience it vicariously in advance!
You might consider saving up and getting the cross-Canada sleeper train. It’s crazy expensive, but you’ll remember it for the rest of your life!
I want to do that, but I would need a lottery win!
An absolute dream mate!
Thanks for this one, Steve, informative and entertaining as usual . Can I ask if you have ever done any videos down towards Portobello and Musselburgh ? And are you willing to share what your and Alicja's day jobs are ? xx
Hi Elaine, not done anything down that way yet, will keep it in mind for next time I'm in Edinburgh! Alicja has a proper job, this is my job :)
I can see the first minister ordering the arms length company to lower the prices. Which is why I'm holding off until it happens 😂 watching TH-camrs like you and Alicia do the trip has whetted my appetite for an overnight trip...and aye you two are more entertaining 😝
Cheers Shaun :)