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Caledonian Sleeper Launches First Birmingham International Stop, Linking West Midlands to the Scottish Highlands

Operated by Scottish Rail Holdings, the expanded timetable provides six-night-a-week links to Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness, with seats or private cabins bookable up to a year in advance.

Overview

  • Inaugural departure left Birmingham International on January 15, creating the first direct overnight service from the West Midlands to the Highlands.
  • The new calling point is folded into the existing London Euston Sleeper and serves more than 35 Scottish stations across the network.
  • Services run six nights per week to Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness, offering a mix of seated travel, twin bunk rooms and en‑suite Caledonian Double cabins.
  • Fares start at roughly £60, and advance purchase is available up to 12 months ahead on the operator’s website.
  • Caledonian Sleeper’s managing director said a Manchester stop is an “interesting option” under early consideration, with any expansion dependent on workable timings.