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- Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Waverley by sleeper train
Scotland's capital is right outside the door: the Old Town, the castle and Princes Street Gardens all surround the station.
Reasons to get off here
- Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile, holds the Honours of Scotland, the UK's oldest crown jewels
- The Royal Mile links the castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- National Galleries of Scotland: National, overlooking Princes Street Gardens
- The station sits in the valley between the Old Town and the Georgian New Town
- Northern terminus of the East Coast Main Line from London King's Cross
- Some LNER trains continue to other Scottish destinations beyond Edinburgh
When the night train calls
| Train | Direction | Arrives | Leaves | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Sleeper | London Euston → Fort William | Small hours | Sunday to Friday nights |
Local times from each operator’s published timetable; see each route page for sources.
Check your date before travelling.
Preston
Roughly halfway between London and Glasgow, Preston is mainly an interchange, though its riverside Victorian parks are close by.
Stop-off guide →Next stop · Caledonian SleeperDalmuir
A suburban interchange on Glasgow's western edge; there is little reason to stop unless you are heading into the Glasgow network.
Stop-off guide →Edinburgh Waverley, answered
Caledonian Sleeper.
Times in both directions are below.
Scotland's capital is right outside the door: the Old Town, the castle and Princes Street Gardens all surround the station.
We would allow: two or three days.
Usually only by booking two separate journeys: most sleeper fares are for one train on one date, and you cannot get off and rejoin the same ticket the next night.
Check the fare rules with the operator when you book.