Caledonian Sleeper Club Room Review : Is it worth it?

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  • A trip "up north" with Caledonian Sleeper aboard their new Mk5 coaches in a Club Room. The question is, is it worth it?
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    Date of Travel: 04/03/2020
    Class of Travel: Club Room (1st Class)
    Rolling Stock: Class 92 & Mk5 Coaches (as far as Edinburgh) Class 73 & Mk5 (from Edinburgh)
    Cost of Ticket: £122.10 including railcard discount ($144.18, €133.10)*
    Origin: London Euston, United Kingdom (England)
    Destination: Inverness, United Kingdom (Scotland)
    *Currency conversions correct as of 25/03/2020
    Other info:
    For breakfast, if you choose one of the lighter options, it is possible to have the host bring that to your room at no extra cost. It's only the larger breakfasts, like the one that I showed you in the video, that are required to be eaten in the club car.
    It is worth booking well in advance of travel for this train as prices do vary. For example, the cheapest I have ever seen the club room on the Highlander is £99 where as the same room can sell for well over £200.

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  • @DylansTravelReports
    @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    PLEASE READ:
    I just want to take a moment to update you and clarify my position regarding travel in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Being a UK citizen, I consult the UK Foreign Office for advice on where I am travelling and what I may need to be aware of. At the time of writing, the Foreign Office advises against all non-essential travel abroad. In addition, non-essential travel within the UK is currently not permitted. With this in mind I am currently unable to travel and film content. I am lucky to currently have a large (about 6 months worth) of content already filmed so you can still expect a new video every Friday. I do however want to stress that I travelled in line with the advice of the UK Foreign Office where travelling outwith the UK and in line with UK law when travelling domestically at the time of recording. This advice will likely have changed in the time between recording and publishing. With that, I am hopeful that travel will once again be possible in the near future and I hope to get out and about filming again over the summer.
    Lastly, thank you for your continued support through these strange and difficult times. Stay safe!
    Kind regards,
    Dylan.

    • @ROTE
      @ROTE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dylan's Travel Reports Stay safe as well!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You too!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean the coronavirus is at the same stage or as in railway gague.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No. I'm from Huddersfield originally. Currently live in Scotland though.

    • @petergibbs
      @petergibbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@georgetaylor3525 You do understand George, that as the UK is the home of railways. Tunnels in the UK were built to the trains of the time. The rest of the World being a little later, meant they could build bigger tunnels etc and so bigger trains. That is why trains in the UK are smaller then elsewhere on the same gauge.

  • @markcunningham2862
    @markcunningham2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Even if your experience in the Caledonian Sleeper Club room was not up to first class standards, your video certainly is! I have been traveling vicariously through you for a while now - thank you very much. I particularly like the lack of music and blah-blah narration.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

    • @ernietaggert
      @ernietaggert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mark Cunningham I’ve pretty much subscribed on the back of your endorsement! Agree on the joyous absence of muzak....

    • @csy897
      @csy897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ernietaggert me too

    • @chriswilkes236
      @chriswilkes236 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DylansTravelReports Agreed.

    • @joethrelfall6370
      @joethrelfall6370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DylansTravelReports what did you not like about it. Btw these vids are good to fall asleep too. Very relaxing

  • @ohmyblindman
    @ohmyblindman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I like how you use captions instead of yammering constantly, it's a much nicer way of getting the information out succinctly. Great content, will be binging on the previous postings, add more shots of yourself.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks! It's good to hear that you like the format.

    • @nntflow7058
      @nntflow7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@DylansTravelReports Yeah, I really like captions rather than voice over. It gives the video a better ambience.

    • @trainman864
      @trainman864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I couldn't disagree with you more. I hate having to constantly read captions instead of looking at the visual details of the trip.
      You probably won't get many negative comments like this because most of us will just move on to something with a proper commentary.
      What a pleasure it is to watch videos like Paul Lucas's, where you get to appreciate something of the personality of the presenter.

    • @slatey2609
      @slatey2609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have to agree with others that a none commentary is a nice change👍

    • @sissyrayself7508
      @sissyrayself7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.. for the people who can SEE it is fine for the visually impaired we appreciate a good narrator.

  • @kcm1476
    @kcm1476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I've just discovered your channel and really appreciate how you don't talk. Subtitles are way better

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks 😁

    • @BigSi-xw6wv
      @BigSi-xw6wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love his method as well

    • @ro_han_nah2074
      @ro_han_nah2074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

    • @gleeknomatterwhat8958
      @gleeknomatterwhat8958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ty for not talking no offense sry it was rude. Also agreed Kcm

    • @c4715
      @c4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I disagree, I prefer the videos he talks on.

  • @andyhughes5885
    @andyhughes5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Here's a wee tip for anyone traveling long distance on U.K trains.
    Always book at least 3 months in advance and make sure you reserve your seat otherwise, there may not be a vacant seat for you to sit on. Buying a ticket on a train does not guarantee a seat.
    Secondly, always but a 2nd class ticket and if you want to upgrade to 1st ( preferable if you can't stand screaming kids which always seem to follow me on any trip I've been on ) but, wait till the train is moving before you ask the ticket inspector if you can upgrade. You'll pay anything fro £10 - £20 extra, not the £100's of pounds if you'd booked a 1st class ticket.
    Plus, never buy food or drinks on any train, they will charge you as much as they can legally get away with. Buy food and drink at a supermarket before you get to the station. And never buy food or drink in the stations either. Same rule applies at overcharging customers.
    On 1st class, you'll get all the tea and coffee you can drink for just a few pounds more. Not in 2nd class.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      here's another wee tip...its called 'standard class' not second class these days.

    • @andyhughes5885
      @andyhughes5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bib The Boulder Whatever ! It’s still not 1st

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andyhughes5885 Steerage lol

    • @tncowgirl34
      @tncowgirl34 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wondered if it was acceptable to bring your own food. That's nice that it's okay to do so.

    • @andyhughes5885
      @andyhughes5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tncowgirl34 Yes you can even alchohol

  • @PaulWJohnson
    @PaulWJohnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great to see a channel that doesn't rely on talking.
    Very well presented and extremely informative and a great way to show how your journey will be.
    Thanks Dylan

  • @Gaizhun
    @Gaizhun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    You silly chap. The whole point of the freezing shower is to prepare you for the horrific Scots weather.
    Excellent video ;)

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      So true! It's like a free trial.

    • @rhigel2269
      @rhigel2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL Louis

    • @faithlesshound5621
      @faithlesshound5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anyway, the generations of Scots who kept their bedroom windows open at night only had a bath once every week or two, and certainly never took a shower.

    • @desertsoldier41
      @desertsoldier41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@faithlesshound5621 All without wearing trousers or underwear.

    • @jimhusband747
      @jimhusband747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@faithlesshound5621 prick!

  • @unknownsoldier8263
    @unknownsoldier8263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like the way your videos are put together.
    You don’t ramble on.
    You let the visual do the talking.
    I really enjoy it.
    It’s calming and informative.

  • @edp2260
    @edp2260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    At 6:40 : A banana and beer. I must say, I approve.

  • @robbicu
    @robbicu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Someday, just to see if people stay till the very end, you should film yourself unlocking your door at home, holler "Hi mum! I'm back!"

  • @jongrimmond7209
    @jongrimmond7209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. I did this trip last October but the opposite direction. After my wife had a cold shower I figured out the tap was labelled wrong! Hot was cold, cold was hot!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! Unfortunately, that wasn't the issue with my shower lol.

  • @stevedunningduckinggiraffe6296
    @stevedunningduckinggiraffe6296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nicely made video, well done, no music, no voiceover, really factual. Thanks for letting the content reveal itself and not be overlaid with look-how-clever-I-am gimmicks. 10/10

  • @sokrates3900
    @sokrates3900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I travelled from London Euston Station a couple of years ago, when I came first to the UK in 1978. Our destination was Bangor in North Wales, where I attended the PPS Camp. Greetings from Germany

  • @elizabethshort6347
    @elizabethshort6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for this video. I enjoy your content and information without stupid music and unnecessary chatter. This was very helpful 👍👍I have shared this with all my traveling friends and family

  • @esvarwyn
    @esvarwyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One banana haha! I'm a devil for the cheeseboard, but I don't fancy that train one bit. It's like a cheap caravan. It's about time WE started building coaches again...

  • @Matthew_Coton
    @Matthew_Coton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Wish our trains here in America were top notch.

    • @AnatolyDyatolov
      @AnatolyDyatolov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Your commuter trains are way better than the cheap fake british commuter trains

    • @G_Diddler
      @G_Diddler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AnatolyDyatolov How is that? You must have a reason or you are just jealous

    • @AnatolyDyatolov
      @AnatolyDyatolov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@G_Diddler From a personal experiance the american commuters are way better, they might be slow but their very comfy unlike the ironing board seats you see on every train

    • @G_Diddler
      @G_Diddler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@AnatolyDyatolov I had a different experience on those American trains and they are even worse. Are you American btw?

    • @AnatolyDyatolov
      @AnatolyDyatolov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@G_Diddler no im not, im british but i travelled to america quite a few times as my grandad lives there

  • @Petriku1
    @Petriku1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another 5-Star effort! Thank you for letting us tag along, Dylan!

  • @marknesselhaus4376
    @marknesselhaus4376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As always, enjoyed. Being in a sort of lock down I am glad that you still give us a glimpse of your travels :-)

  • @gordocooper5324
    @gordocooper5324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant, thankyou, honest and clear review without any annoying music and chatter or voice over👍

  • @glennclark1305
    @glennclark1305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stumbled across this and found it extremely helpful. The wife and I are thinking of going to Scotland next year via this route instead of by car ( we live in Norfolk). I was, up until I watched this, reticent to to try this as I rarely ever travel by train. Watching this brilliant review has swung it for me. Thanks

  • @McSynth
    @McSynth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've only recently discovered Dylan's Travel Reports and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Great work !

  • @oshamos2064
    @oshamos2064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Up at 1am watching(and enjoying) train reviews, TH-cam algorithms playing with me! I’ve subscribed now so I can see more 🤣 great video

  • @KempSimon
    @KempSimon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sight of the "Highland Breakfast" in the Club Car not only made me feel quite sick, it also looked more like a serving for a child rather than an adult! When the new Mark 5 carriages from CAF in Spain were being built, we were told that the galley in the Club Car would have proper convection ovens (and not just microwave cookers) so that high-quality hot meals could be prepared! I've had better breakfasts than that in some 2* and 3* hotels. It's good to know that the on-board shoe cleaning machine worked. Pity the same couldn't be said about the main reason for upgrading to an en-suite Club Room - the hot shower in the morning! It would have been nice to have seen some video footage of the double-headed Class 73 Electro-Diesels (the only such locomotives of their type in the world) which now haul the Inverness portion of the "Highlander" over the hilly (and unelectrified) main line from Edinburgh. Although these little Bo-Bo's have been re-engined and now put down an impressive 1600 horsepower this was deemed insufficient for one locomotive to lift eight heavy carriages from sea level at Inverness over the gable summits of Slochd and Drumochter.

  • @robinsonp568
    @robinsonp568 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really miss your video man. This is the video of yours I have seen. Thanks for the lockdown memories.

  • @mattydsmith
    @mattydsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Another great video, I’m travelling up to Edinburgh in one in August (hopefully). PS, I love your orange jacket 😊

  • @louislegrand2865
    @louislegrand2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for your trip report. I look forward to Friday for your new video. Of all the trip report channels I watch, you're the one I like the most, Dylan.Of all the trip report channels I watch, this is yours the best, Dylan! Yes, it's your channel that I prefer! I have already watched all the videos. It is you who explains the best, who is the most clear, serious and very sympathetic at the same time. Very pleasant to watch, I hope that at the end of the crisis, you will open a store of derivative products !!! Otherwise, for this trip report: I love the night trains, in addition it is very recent this one, it is very pleasant compared to the very old trains that we have. Yes, the station is very beautiful, I think the architecture of almost all the stations in Northern Europe is great. Thank you for your recommendations for breakfast, prices, extras etc etc. Very beautiful landscapes that you showed us.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you enjoy my videos. Overnight trains are my favourite too 😁. Stay safe!

    • @louislegrand2865
      @louislegrand2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh thanks to you !! You too, take care of yourself.

  • @davidcool5189
    @davidcool5189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That fold out tray is rather flimsy! Cowboys, Ted! They're a bunch of cowboys!

  • @Clivestravelandtrains
    @Clivestravelandtrains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good film, Dylan - I stumbled across it when watching someone else's sleeper review.
    When London Euston was re-built in the 1960's they said they didn't put seats on the concourse as it would encourage people to linger. In those days though, trains had longer turn-round times and it was common to be able to board your train half an hour before departure. Nowadays train companies like to keep you waiting till the last minute before boarding. Therefore, they sometimes run out of concourse space at Euston!
    The First Class lounge at Euston is good, last time I used it I was travelling on a First Class Inter-rail Global Pass, and the staff weren't sure whether to let me in or not. Their attitude was something like - "Virgin Trains don't make much money out of Inter-Rail, so why should we?". After consulting a manager, they did relent though.
    I'm impressed you slept all the way to Dunkeld - no shunting noise in Edinburgh?

  • @sirronnorris3343
    @sirronnorris3343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been on 1st class sleepers in Spain, India, Vietnam and Russia and I can't say I've ever had a good night's sleep, but I certainly like the eating and drinking on board. Thanks for the tour, Dylan; I might well give this one a try - if only to avoid the horrors of EasyJet and Luton airport (out nearest).

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! If you are looking to avoid flying, there is also a daytime train that runs this route. Cheaper and faster but then again, it's not the same as a sleeper train!

  • @andrewdales8136
    @andrewdales8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now then lad another grand video. Up here 8n North Yorkshire we like a cold shower keeps ya right for the day. Dylan hope you and your family stay safe and I can't wait for the blogs to start again.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! You stay safe. PS I see we have a fellow Yorkshire man 😁

    • @andrewdales8136
      @andrewdales8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DylansTravelReports God's own country lol

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed it is 😂

    • @andrewdales8136
      @andrewdales8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alas I am from the poor part where we eat bread and dripping not a multi millionaire caviar eater like yourself lol.

  • @DandamanV
    @DandamanV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Australian here. I travelled to Scotland in 2016 (damn that feels like ages ago now) and the Highlands are breathtaking. I would love to go back to Scotland one day and see the Scottish countryside again, and doing it by train seems to be a marvellous way to do it. Very jealous of your trip, you should know how lucky you are!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes, I never take it for granted getting to do these trips and having all this scenery on my doorstep.

  • @EdDueim
    @EdDueim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A wee tip.Obviously buy your tickets well in advance if you can, but you are tied in to a specific train and if you miss it by a minute, tough. Open ended tickets are quite expensive and don't come with a specific seat but you can ride the rout whenever you want; get off for a couple of hours at an intriguing wee village station and get back on the next one. Usually for a week.
    But if you need to make a connection they can't guarantee to be on time so you get a de facto open ticket. Couple of years ago I booked Newcastle to Oban via Edinburgh and Glasgow. Open ended and trains weren't crowded. Got into Edinburgh around 11.00, trains to Glasgow were every half hour so time for a stroll and lunch. Got to Glasgow around 1400. There were trains to Oban at 1500 and 1700. Taking the later one meant I could ckeck out a photography exhibition I had heard good things about. Oban train was a bit late but. who cares, I was booked into a seedy pub. I could return whenever I wanted within a week..

  • @WhiteSky-21
    @WhiteSky-21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent Coverage and u explained very well about each and every things related to your journey.. ✌️ Stay Safe

  • @ianmckenney9080
    @ianmckenney9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merciful Heavens! A YT video without background music or hopeless commentary, thank you.
    If there is a tutorial on video production this should be used as the benchmark!

  • @MystqStar
    @MystqStar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know about a suitcase, but with my girth I'd certainly get stuck myself hahaha! But luckily I'm too broke to travel anywhere :D so glad for these virtual treats. I really liked your video, on to watch more :)

  • @TarrelScot
    @TarrelScot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty good summary. I’m based near Inverness and have used the sleeper a lot, in its current and previous guises. But more recently I have used the Easyjet or BA services to reach London on account of cost. However, when the lock-down ends, I can see me using the sleeper a lot more. Much easier for social distancing and infection management, and goodness only knows what a hassle air travel is going to be like in the future! A railcard makes the journey fairly affordable. Last time I came up was the night they announced the pub closures, and Caledonian Sleeper summarily closed the lounge car, but it was quite reassuring to wall myself up in my cabin and not come out till Inverness!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I quite often use Easyjet's route to Gatwick but I'm yet to try out BA's route since it was reinstated a few years ago. Like you say, the sleeper could be a key player though for people who want to guarantee social dostancing post lock down.

  • @johnairs2735
    @johnairs2735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video.
    Stuck at home, I enjoy watching your travels. Stay safe.
    Shame the Mk5 carriages have suffered some damage, as you showed, already.

  • @shafayetjamil442
    @shafayetjamil442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one my favourite videos on TH-cam

  • @kelvinh8327
    @kelvinh8327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Japanese trains, buses, ferries seem to be top notch. Maybe some of their talent could be contracted to sort things out.

    • @MartinGonzalez-ki8kn
      @MartinGonzalez-ki8kn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe we should reincarnate Brunel to sort out the monstrosity that is Euston.

    • @SometimeWoodworker
      @SometimeWoodworker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree, I’ve used the Blue train a few times and it was consistently a Sauna and the sleep yukata was tiny. So overall not comfortable. The limited express and Shinkansen are a different story and comfortable

    • @worldcomicsreview354
      @worldcomicsreview354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The "Olympic Javelin" train (now the HST's replacement) is made by Hitachi. In Japan it's called the Baby Shinkansen, and runs to cities that are big, but where it's not practical or economical to run actual shinkansen track.
      ...which is kind of a shame. A lot of the "fast but not shinkansen" trains at the moment all look totally different from each other. I hope they don't all eventually get replaced by the same train, with the only difference being the livery.

    • @SometimeWoodworker
      @SometimeWoodworker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@worldcomicsreview354 it’s extremely unlikely that Japan will ever have a single pattern train. There are already several different model Shinkansen and many different pattern limited express trains. Japan probably has more different types as well a models of train than any other country.

  • @malcolmabram2957
    @malcolmabram2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Highlands of Scotland.

  • @Ragnar8504
    @Ragnar8504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for giving us the size of the bed! I love travelling by night train but the beds are usually too short for me and unfortunately it seems the Caledonian Sleeper is no exception.

  • @goblueinga
    @goblueinga 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks we're taking the train in a few weeks, and this gave us a great idea what to expect

  • @MrCdncole
    @MrCdncole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really appreciate your thorough reviews, and.. most of all.. I like how you did the laying on the bed.. as I am 6'3.. I often wonder what sleeping on the cabins would be like for a tall person. Not many others are around our height and often they don't add it to their reviews as well.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It's not easy being tall lol

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I realised that a 'standard' (as opposed to a 'Super') size single bed (at least in my country) is only about as long as I'm tall (1.71m/~5'8")

  • @aodhantravels123
    @aodhantravels123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve booked a trip from London to Fort William in March and the Club Room was £26 cheaper than the Classic Room when I booked it. Nice report aswell 👍

  • @jerryarmstrong8640
    @jerryarmstrong8640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super cool! I plan to take the same trip someday!

  • @joannafaith888
    @joannafaith888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Scottish vistas and great train. Thanks for a well presented tour. I visited GB over 20 years ago. Took a regular train from Edinburgh to London. Then went to a CS Lewis conference in Oxford. My Scottish Ross ancestors didn't
    have it so😉 lavish to travel all those kms.

  • @russellrlf
    @russellrlf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I want to visit Europe again and this time, take trains all over. You are making me hungry to do this!

  • @federicoeveza9656
    @federicoeveza9656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love watching your travel distinations.

  • @ЮлияПолеева-ы3я
    @ЮлияПолеева-ы3я 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool, very interesting, thanks

  • @GDJason
    @GDJason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I traveled this route just over a year ago. They were still using the old cars on the service at that time. Having the en suite toilet would have been great, these new cars seem like a minor upgrade. I thought my room was ok for the price. The bed wasn't all that comfortable but I still slept ok. I'm glad my breakfast looked better than what they served you. I still think the Caledonian sleeper is a great way to travel between the highlands of Scotland and London. New to your channel but will be looking forward to seeing more videos.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tbh, I'd say these cars are a downgrade as there are many faults with them. Imho they should hace just refurbished the old ones.

  • @RWHobbies
    @RWHobbies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not good that it is less than a year old and it already has duct tape holding stuff together.

  • @janethartwig774
    @janethartwig774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video. Thinking how overweight many of my fellow Americans are, I just can’t picture them being able to squeeze through those super narrow corridors nor fit on the narrow bed. Thanks for posting this.

  • @theobrattinga500
    @theobrattinga500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video !!

  • @kevm4035
    @kevm4035 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Euston to Inverness and travelling this way great experience. Great upload 👌👍

  • @JamesThompson-oz8kh
    @JamesThompson-oz8kh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Assuming the food was at least nutritious and the fact that a morning without a shower is rarely fatal, I'd say the trip was quite nice! Thanks for bringing us along. 👍

  • @steveytravels7914
    @steveytravels7914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video mate, one of my mates who did a video like this before said the same thing pretty much. Think sometimes the experience Varys from person to person

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes some people will never have an issue with the showers ect, where as some seem to have it on every journey.

  • @iestynovich
    @iestynovich 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific. Thank you. The SCENERY!

  • @fenackerpan
    @fenackerpan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A touch of the IPA again, eh! Good man....

  • @ms-ht1cj
    @ms-ht1cj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no idea why YT recommended me one of your videos, but I'm glad it did. Very interesting content and the general idea is awesome. Subscribed. 😉👍

  • @polemius01
    @polemius01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Dylan!
    The video gave me inspiration for my next trip over the pond.
    Whenever the pandemic ends!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy your trip whenever it may be 😁

  • @andreag316
    @andreag316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Dylan! This was fantastic! 👍🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @cyberman486
    @cyberman486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful trip! Love the sound of the running train. Thanks for your video!

  • @Erikaowlette
    @Erikaowlette 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fun thing! In Stockholm we have an area called Inverness wich is after a man who named his house after his wifes town in scotland that was located in this area in Stockholm 🙂

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I believe there is an Inverness in Florida as well.

    • @robyoungquist5803
      @robyoungquist5803 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you are correct Dylan. Equidistant to Tampa (62 miles) and Orlando (61 miles)

  • @flashtheoriginal
    @flashtheoriginal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed this. Many thanks

  • @shirleyellis9708
    @shirleyellis9708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks like a great breakfast. Yum!

  • @alexharris5985
    @alexharris5985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just discovered your channel & I’ll comment briefly: I love that there’s NO accompanying music, & that you use subtitles leaving the background noise audible. I’m enjoy it all so far, so “Thank you”.

  • @Kangroo11
    @Kangroo11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beer and banana ... hmm i never tried that before.

    • @sissyrayself7508
      @sissyrayself7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's England. I'm sure the beer was good.. the banana was probably chemically ripened and not so tasty. Mehhhhhh.. not like they have a California or a Florida for growing fresh tropical fruit.

  • @JD-wn3cc
    @JD-wn3cc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video. Covered things in great detail and order. Well shot. Just how I like my videos when I want to explore every detail of something that I've not yet done before. Happy travelling, when you can!

  • @AubreyBeauford
    @AubreyBeauford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found your videos and although I would prefer you to verbally narrate I love how your videos are much more visual which makes them feel more inclusive/immersive.

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the US, our few remaining long-distance trains with "first class" cabins usually have good dinners, though the food available for purchase in cheaper accommodations is usually poor. Regarding the cold shower, I've seen this same complaint in some other rail videos. I'd say that this Club Room is worth it if you can afford it!

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I traveled with Amtrak last year very nice plus I was able to get a nice warm shower.

  • @777SNY
    @777SNY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing Train !!

  • @faithlesshound5621
    @faithlesshound5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the "benefits" of the Club ticket is the ability to sit down in the 1st class lounge while waiting for the train. There used to be public seating at all the London termini, but that was stripped out during the Thatcher years, when mass unemployment led to a great increase in homelessness and people sleeping rough. Some stations compromised with the kind of seats you would fall off if you fell asleep. Second class waiting rooms have gone as well in London.

  • @headshunter
    @headshunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amenities kit very poor, clearly every expense spared, sadly this country does everything on the cheap.
    I agree your breakfast looked disappointing, again done on the cheap at your expense.

    • @harveyquinn5494
      @harveyquinn5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does. Did first class in early 2000s on Virgin trains. Nice decent sized full english breakfast. Lots of tea.
      Did again couple years ago small breakfast designed by a 'top chef'.

  • @wetdedstuocm
    @wetdedstuocm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice tour of the train and the ability to shower although COLD would be nice.. As far as food some train meals are good others not so much.. liked the little wave you did in the mirror. You Just stay safe and healthy. 3 week mandatory stay in here in Michigan USA.. Peace

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! We too are in a minimum 3 week lockdown in the UK! Stay safe.

  • @manjeetdigpal9359
    @manjeetdigpal9359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dream 😊😊😊😊

  • @dr.dibyendudas2327
    @dr.dibyendudas2327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well decorated. Though top speed not too high. I hope in near future India will be successful launch that type train. Stay safe, stayed away from crowded area and virulence. Thank you.

  • @rohitmishra9502
    @rohitmishra9502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such kind of train should come in india

    • @ishanmajmudar
      @ishanmajmudar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It can. It has. Question is, do we deserve? Look at tejas. People vandalized it, lcd stolen and what not. Indian railway is the best provided we value it. We have trains like palace on wheels!

    • @tanishsalunkechannel9897
      @tanishsalunkechannel9897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We will get even better than this after indian railway introduce private companies.

    • @Relay300
      @Relay300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      India is world famous for its enormous and efficient railway network. Most people belive the Indian people are proud of it..... or am I wrong?

    • @sissyrayself7508
      @sissyrayself7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So should flushing toilet in the slums.. but hey, priorities.. right?

  • @leejordan9174
    @leejordan9174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video dude. Enjoyed watching. Me and a friend been thinking of doing this for some time now.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Make sure to do it in the summer though or it'll be dark for most of the route.

  • @astrofabio68
    @astrofabio68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    REALLY ENJOYED! I bought a plane ticket to travel to Britain in May from Uruguay, but because the coronavirus problem I was to cancel the journey...I wanted make you trip to Inverness in the Caledonian...I hope can do it the next year

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Sorry you're missing out on your trip this year but fingers crossed for next year 😁

    • @astrofabio68
      @astrofabio68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DylansTravelReports absolutely!

  • @nollaigdoughan2831
    @nollaigdoughan2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderfully helpful - thank you so much.

  • @ranjitrockz9365
    @ranjitrockz9365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved watching ur video sir. First time in my life, I saw a foreign luxury train. Waiting for ur next video.

  • @kippen64
    @kippen64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have never been on a sleeper train but definitely want to.

    • @KempSimon
      @KempSimon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'd do better to travel on Great Western Railway's "Night Riviera" Sleeper train from London (Paddington) via Exeter and Plymouth to Penzance.

  • @subramaniansundararaman
    @subramaniansundararaman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice and honest review....glad to see a British train and the amenities...really great..👌👌👍

  • @gilbertwhytemcrobbie7719
    @gilbertwhytemcrobbie7719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The information was excellent to the point where I will now consider my next break will be a journey to London by sleeper.

  • @juliebrooke6099
    @juliebrooke6099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed the scenery.

  • @PopEye2384
    @PopEye2384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2 things that will realy bother me, even though the best coaches of my country will not match it in comfort, security or quality....
    1. Too low on space. The cabin can make someone claustrophobic.... and the alleyway was bizzare.... how will ppl navigate when they are on each others way while going opposite direction??
    2. Windows should have been bigger. It is just too small .... the main reason one travels by train nowadays is to enjoy the beautu outside, and this attrociously sized mini window is a HUGE let down.

  • @paulbennell3313
    @paulbennell3313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've fancied going on the Caledonian Sleeper for a long time but never got round to it. I've got a few immediate things that need sorting out but I might save up a bit and go on it next year. Looks awesome!

    • @beagle7622
      @beagle7622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      From Australia. Go to Fort William in Summer, fantastic trip. I do like sleeper trains. Also I did go on the old carriages, still quiet & smooth running though . Done that trip 4 times to Fort William & Inverness.

    • @paulbennell3313
      @paulbennell3313 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beagle7622 Scotland is one of my favourite places.

  • @crocodile1313
    @crocodile1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much better than our pitiful trains here in America. I went overnight in a sleeper room once from Chicago to NYC and the darn train must have stopped at least 10 times. And, each time it stopped, all the electric power would go off for about 5 minutes. This killed the little fan I brought along to drown out noise while I slept...needless to say, I slept little.
    BTW, love the UK---any place that has a menu where the booze takes up way more room than the food is a friendly place indeed!

    • @210SAi
      @210SAi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Apples and Oranges
      Consider how much older Europe is versus the US
      How much smaller the distances traveled are in European countries and continent as a whole
      How much better our national highway system is.
      Trains were only the preferred mode of travel in the US for a very brief time compared to Europe

    • @JimBones1990
      @JimBones1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@210SAi 80 Years(1870-1950) is not brief, not by a long shot.

  • @CrazyCollections
    @CrazyCollections 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow it was really pleasing to see your journey during the lockdown. :)

  • @manamansinghchhina824
    @manamansinghchhina824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That small passageway is just silly!!

  • @markwringe2826
    @markwringe2826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely informative. I hope you don't mind if I suggest that when you point to something you hold your hand or finger still, rather than tapping - it can be irritating. And remember that when you put your finger directly on something, the viewer can't see it - but they can if you place your finger adjacent to it.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I'll try! It's just a bad habit of mine 😂

  • @davids9549
    @davids9549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There certainly appears to be some old 70s British Rail grot in the mix - some things never change.
    Very helpful vid thanks - I'm planning to use this service next Spring and your info is really useful.

  • @dlittlester
    @dlittlester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the memory. I took a train to Inverness a very long time ago. Must admit, I didn't recognize the station.

  • @nieverainmaker9706
    @nieverainmaker9706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The phone signal itself means I’ve sourced the location of your evening

  • @Perhapsian
    @Perhapsian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    First video I’m watching from you. I loved it.

  • @Thurmatron
    @Thurmatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ‘I’m 6ft 1” and the bed is 2inches shorter then me’. Next quote ‘ The bed was really comfortable and I managed 8hours sleep’ 😂😂😂😂

  • @pega17pl
    @pega17pl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    (14:5ß)This reminds me old 1st class coaches of German Bundesbahn (DB) had shoe cleaners, too. Of course this was standard sleeper train servcice at DB, too. - Greetings, Heinz

  • @TheCRCTeamcom
    @TheCRCTeamcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love a great train trip! Thanks 🙏 for sharing, really enjoy your channel.

    • @DylansTravelReports
      @DylansTravelReports  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you're enjoying 😁

    • @TheCRCTeamcom
      @TheCRCTeamcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The audio reminds me of ASMR Pleasantly soothing...great selfie in the mirror! Oh to be young and traveling, especially by train.

  • @dannytorquay87
    @dannytorquay87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another cracking video . Keep safe

  • @memyvideos
    @memyvideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Muralidhar from India. Happy to see England Transportation systems