There currently is one option to travel by night train from London (United Kingdom) to Fort William (United Kingdom), taking between approximately 13 and 14 hours: Namely the Highlander NB (FW) operated by Caledonian Sleeper.
With the Caledonian Sleeper, travelers can comfortably journey overnight from London to Scotland. It offers sleeper cars for higher comfort as well as more economical seating options. The operator serves two main routes: the Lowlander trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh, while the Highlander trains serve more northern destinations such as Aberdeen, Inverness, and Fort William.
The train offers three types of sleeper compartments: Classic Room (entry-level with bunk beds and washbasin), Club Room (like Classic, but with private toilet and shower) and Caledonian Double (luxury class with double bed and private bathroom). For those who want to travel at lower cost, seating cars are also available.
The train features a restaurant car called the Club Car, which is open in the evening and morning. The breakfast menu includes a traditional Scottish breakfast. Guests in Club Room and Caledonian Double have priority access and also receive breakfast included in their fare.
For families and groups, Classic Rooms can be combined via a connecting door to create larger units. For travelers with reduced mobility, accessible compartments are available in each part of the train, both as Classic Room and as Caledonian Double.
For smaller budgets, the train also includes seating cars, which provide an economical alternative to the sleeper cars. Tickets are available from less than 100 euros. The seating cars also offer space for bicycles.
Each sleeper compartment is equipped with a washbasin. The premium Club Rooms and Caledonian Doubles additionally offer a private bathroom with toilet and shower, which is particularly appreciated on the longer journey to the Highlands. Guests in Classic Rooms share the toilets located at the end of the car. Accessible compartments with appropriate sanitary facilities are available in each part of the train.