I'm taking the Rick Steves Scotland tour in May, which starts in Inverness. We're spending 4 or 5 days in London, and have decided we'd like to take the train to Inverness. Any recommendations - were not looking for the cheapest - - historical?
Any ideas welcome. Gwen
Looks like about an 8 hour trip.
Maybe the sleeper to Edinburgh, then the 3 hour trip to Inverness?
Have a look at ideas and history here:
https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-britain.htm
If you take the sleeper you can go all the way to Inverness without a change...
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Caledonian Sleeper – Highlander Route
Six nights each week, Caledonian Sleeper services depart from Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. The Aberdeen train takes in a number of major stops, including Dundee, Leuchars (for St Andrews), Stonehaven and Montrose. The Inverness service visits stations including Aviemore, Perth, Pitlochry, Gleneagles and Stirling. The Fort William service calls at destinations including Rannoch, Corrour (the UK’s most remote station), Crianlarich and Helensburgh Upper.
Northbound, the Caledonian Sleeper leaves London Euston in the evening before splitting into three at Edinburgh Waverley in the early hours of the morning. The three sections arrive at Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William.
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The night trains are operated by Caledonian sleeper, link provided above. The day trains by LNER, www.lner.co.uk. The part across the Scottish highlands is pretty scenic in my opinion.
