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ScotRail operate two Caledonian Sleeper routes, with each train dividing/joining en route to serve multiple destinations in Scotland.
The Lowland Sleeper departs from/arrives in London Euston as one train, but divides in Carstairs the early hours, with portions travelling to:
The Highland Sleeper departs from/arrives in London Euston as one train, but divides in Edinburgh (passengers are not permitted to alight here, you should travel on the Lowland Sleeper instead) with portions travelling to:
Reservations on ScotRail sleepers are mandatory, and supplements are payable on top of the basic fare to reserve a berth. Although reclining seats don't require a supplement to the basic fare, special advance purchase tickets known as Bargain Berths are available on the Scottish sleepers, priced at £19, £29, £39 or £49 depending on availability. They are only available from ScotRail's website and sell out fast. Book well in advance.
Caledonian Sleepers three kinds of accommodation:
Reclining seated accommodation (comparable to day time first class). Passengers to and from Fort William have to change carriages in Edinburgh.
Standard Class (a cabin with two berths; solo travellers usually have to share with another traveller of the same sex)
First Class (a identical cabin but without the second berth and more generous breakfast, toiletry pack and access to departure and arrival lounges at larger stations)
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