How to book the train on RailNet

What is the Caledonian Sleeper

The Caledonian Sleeper is a night train operated by First ScotRail. It connects Euston to various stations in – Fort William, and in the Highlands / and in the Lowlands. The Caledonian sleeper departs late in the evening and ensures an early arrival the next morning. Travelers can book a 1 or 2 bed sleeper compartment and travel overnight, while saving a night’s stay at the hotel.

When booking the Caledonian Sleeper on RailNet, two parts are required:

- A train ticket - A reservation

Travelers will need both parts to successfully book their place on the Caledonian Sleeper. The procedure to book each part will vary depending on whether the traveler has a BritRail Pass or will be buying a BritRail Point to Point ticket for the Caledonian Sleeper. Use the appropriate guide to book the right tickets.

Please use the following procedure if you are booking the Caledonian Sleeper for a BritRail Passholder

Please use the following procedure if you are booking point to point tickets for the Caledonian Sleeper

Reservation for BritRail Passholders

Passholders with a BritRail Pass valid in England and Scotland do not need another train ticket. However, they will need to purchase the reservation for the Caledonian Sleeper.

1. Select Direct Reservation on the left side menu.

2. Fill the information fields: - Caledonian Sleeper trains always depart or arrive to London Euston Station. - Select a date of travel. - Enter the train number. - For the Caledonian Sleeper, the train type is always ‘Night’ and the Class of Service is either a 1 or a 2 bed sleeper compartment. - The Product must be selected as CALEDONIAN SLEEPERS RES. FOR PASSHOLDERS

3. Add the reservation to your cart and check out

Please note that there is a reservation fee for the Caledonian Sleeper that will be charged to the BritRail Passholders for each individual reservation.

Point to point ticket for the Caledonian Sleeper

If the travelers do not have a BritRail Pass, then they can purchase point to point tickets for the Caledonian Sleeper.

1. Select Point to Point Tickets on the left side menu.

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2. Fill the information fields as follows: - Select London All Stations as the departing or arrival city for the point to point ticket. - There is no need to select a date of travel. - Select either a 1 or a 2 bed sleeper compartment as Class of Service. - In the last step, select ‘Without Timetable’ (Ticket Only)

3. The results will include Caledonian Sleeper tickets in your preferred Class of Service. Add the tickets you need to your cart.

4. Continue shopping then select the Products tab at the top left corner (next to ‘My Cart’) Once the Product tab is open, click on Direct Reservation so you can add a reservation to the Caledonian Sleeper ticket you just booked.

5. Fill the information fields: - Select London Euston Station for Point of Origin or destination. - Select the date of travel. - Enter the train #. - For the Caledonian Sleeper, the train type is always Night and the Class of Service is either a 1 or a 2 bed sleeper compartment. - The Product must be selected as BRITRAIL CALEDONIAN SLEEPER RES.

6. Add the reservation to your cart and check out

Please note that the BritRail point to point tickets for the Caledonian Sleeper already includes the reservation fees for the Caledonian Sleeper. There is no additional cost for the reservation.