I understand why the Caledonian Sleeper is a popular and sensible option for business travelers.
After all, it’s extremely efficient to travel while you sleep (provided you can sleep). The late departure and early arrival mean your workday, or time at home before you travel, is maximized.
Some people also prefer to book the sleeper because it can be cheaper than booking a standard train ticket and a hotel room. However, this isn’t always the case.
For example, the night after our ride, we booked a room at Novotel in central Glasgow, 15 minutes’ walk from the train station, for £123 — and our stay included breakfast. The next morning, we could’ve taken the standard off-peak train from Glasgow to London for around £166.
All in all, that’s over £150 less than we’d pay for a suite on the sleeper train.
However, this may not be the case if you’re taking the overnight train in the other direction from Glasgow to London, where central hotel rooms are typically far more expensive.