Service Alterations

This page was updated on July 11, 2019

Severe disruption to Caledonian Sleeper services – Information.

In the event of severe disruption, our Guest Ambassadors will attempt contact with all affected guests where possible. Please note, we do not have contact details for guests who book with third-party retailers or ticket offices.

All updates and service alterations will be posted here as they become available.

For details of compensation & refunds, please visit our refunds page.

Highlander services between London Euston and Aberdeen/Fort William/Inverness

For important information for travel on our Highlander services over the next few weeks, please click here.

Boarding Time Change – Northbound Lowlanders:

London Euston to Glasgow / Edinburgh: From 3rd June 2019, boarding for these services has been changed to 22:30. Boarding times at all other locations remain unchanged.

Upcoming Service Alterations to Caledonian Sleeper services between London and Scotland

Friday 19th July
Northbound Lowlander, London Euston to Glasgow/Edinburgh
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 23:25, and from Watford Junction at the earlier time of 23:47. Rooms are available at London Euston from 22:30. Arrival times are as timetabled

Southbound Highlander, Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will not call at Crewe. Replacement road transport will be provided from Preston for those guests with reservations to Crewe.

Sunday 21st July
Northbound Highlander, London Euston to Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 01:03.

Southbound Highlander, Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:09.

Northbound Lowlander, London Euston to Glasgow/Edinburgh
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the later time of 05:12.

Southbound Lowlander, Glasgow/Edinburgh to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the earlier time of 01:21.

Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July
Northbound Highlander, London Euston to Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 20:40, calling at Watford Junction at the earlier time of 21:03 and Crewe at the earlier time of 23:20. The services will call at Preston at the usual time of 00:49.

Southbound Highlander, Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:27, and will not call at Crewe. Replacement road transport will be provided from Preston for those guests with reservations to Crewe.

Northbound Lowlander, London Euston to Glasgow/Edinburgh
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 23:25, calling at Watford Junction at the earlier time of 23:46. The services will call at Carlisle at the usual time of 05:11. Arrival times into Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively are unaffected.

Friday 26th July
Southbound Lowlander, Glasgow/Edinburgh to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Watford Junction at the later time of 07:14, and will arrive into London Euston at the later time of 07:38

Northbound Highlander, London Euston to Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 20:40, calling at Watford Junction at the earlier time of 21:03 and Crewe at the earlier time of 23:20. These services will call at Preston at the usual time of 00:49.

Also, due to engineering work on the West Highland Line, this service will be diverted to Kingussie.
Road transport will be provided to transfer guests from Kingussie at 07:45, calling at Tulloch (08:35), Roy Bridge (08:50), Spean Bridge (09:00), arriving at Fort William.
There will be no service to Dalmuir, Dumbarton Central, Helensburgh Upper, Garelochhead, Arrochar & Tarbet, Ardlui, Crianlarich, Upper Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch or Corrour.

Northbound Highlanders, London Euston to Inverness & London Euston to Aberdeen
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 20:40, calling at Watford Junction at the earlier time of 21:03 and Crewe at the earlier time of 23:20. These services will call at Preston at the usual time of 00:49.

Sunday 28th July
Northbound Highlanders, London Euston to Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 01:03.

Southbound Highlanders, Inverness to London Euston & Aberdeen to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:09.

Southbound Highlander, Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering work on the West Highland Line, this service will begin at Kingussie.
Road transport will be provided to transfer guests from Fort William (19:25), Spean Bridge (19:50), Roy Bridge (20.05), Tulloch (20:20), arriving at Kingussie at 21:05. Guest will be able to stay on the bus until the train arrives at 21:54.
There will be no service from Corrour, Rannoch, Bridge of Orchy, Uppr Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Ardlui, Arrochar & Tarbet, Garelochhead, Helensburgh Upper, Dumbarton Central or Dalmuir. This service will also call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:09.

Also, due to other engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:09.

Northbound Lowlander, London Euston to Glasgow/Edinburgh
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the earlier time of 05:09.

Southbound Lowlander, Glasgow/Edinburgh to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the earlier time of 01:21

Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 31st July & Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August
Northbound Highlander, London Euston to Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will depart London Euston at the earlier time of 20:40, calling at Watford Junction at the earlier time of 21:03 and Crewe at the earlier time of 23:20. The services will call at Preston at the usual time of 00:49.

Sunday 4th August
Northbound Highlander, London Euston to Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 01:03.

Southbound Highlander, Inverness/Aberdeen/Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Preston at the earlier time of 04:33.

Northbound Lowlander, London Euston to Glasgow/Edinburgh
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the earlier time of 05:09.

Southbound Lowlander, Glasgow/Edinburgh to London Euston
Due to engineering diversions, these services will call at Carlisle at the earlier time of 01:21

Fridays 2nd August and 9th August
London Euston to Fort William
Due to engineering work on the West Highland Line, this service will be diverted to Kingussie.
Road transport will be provided to transfer guests from Kingussie at 07:45, calling at Tulloch (08:35), Roy Bridge (08:50), Spean Bridge (09:00), arriving at Fort William.
There will be no service to Dalmuir, Dumbarton Central, Helensburgh Upper, Garelochhead, Arrochar & Tarbet, Ardlui, Crianlarich, Upper Tyndrum, Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch or Corrour.

Sundays 4th August and 11th August
Fort William to London Euston
Due to engineering work on the West Highland Line, this service will begin at Kingussie.
Road transport will be provided to transfer guests from Fort William (19:25), Spean Bridge (19:50), Roy Bridge (20.05), Tulloch (20:20), arriving at Kingussie at 21:05. Guest will be able to stay on the bus until the train arrives at 21:54.
There will be no service from Corrour, Rannoch, Bridge of Orchy, Uppr Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Ardlui, Arrochar & Tarbet, Garelochhead, Helensburgh Upper, Dumbarton Central or Dalmuir.