LNER First Class | Highland Chieftain from London Kings Cross to Inverness.
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- I enjoy LNER's splendid first class product, including the KIngs Cross first class lounge, on an 8 hour journey to Inverness, the capital of the Scottish highlands. #lner
Filmed June 2024 | London, UK.
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Ah, the HST,the last British passenger train designed for we customers, not the accountants!
My late husband and I loved this journey. From London, now the Highlands, we knew the scenery well. The 1st class meals, seats, curtains, space snd service (plus the endless supply of Beefeater Gin and crisps) made for a very pleasant day. Thanks Scott. I loved this film! 🎉😊
No matter what video Scott makes, I’m guaranteed to like them 😎
Thanks very much. I always hope people find them as much fun to watch as I enjoy making them.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything we do 🥰
Thank you for bringing back a wave of *MEMORIES* for me. In 1998, I made my first trip home to Scotland since 1961. I was booked on the LNER from Kings Cross to Inverness on the 1200 hours train; *THE HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN*; and at mid day on the dot; the train left, and I was bloody excited to see my Highlands again. The train made it to Inverness at 2000 hours, and as expected; it was *RAINING* when I arrived; typical of a *"Scottish Summer Night,"* except this was now the dead of winter. My second trip home was in 2001, and this time British Rail was a bloody mess. I travelled to Kings Cross from Stanmore Station to catch the 1200 hours Highland Chieftain to Perth, only to be told that the Highland Chieftain had departed at 1100 hours (there had been a change in the time table apparently that I was unaware of hence; I got the 1200 hours train to Edinburgh - Waverley, where I had to change to the Scot Rail train to Perth via Fife and Kircaldy. In all, etched in my mind was the run from Kings Cross to Inverness. I remember getting off the Highland Chieftain at Inverness, and wet ground or not; I got to my knees and kissed the ground of my naitve Scotland *ALBA GU BRATH!* Thank you for sharing this with me.
Love that my family and I experienced the trains at Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley last week. More relaxing than an airport. (We're from Canada)
I want to do this too 🥰
Edinburgh will soon be hosting very many visitors for next month's Festival.
I took lner from waverly to king's cross in 2018. Beautiful trip along seaside near Scottish border
@@nb2008nc Indeed. It's claimed that the section between Edinburgh and Newcastle is the best part of the route to London.
Hi scott I going first class in couple of months aberdeen too London my 1at time ever first class I did previously fly in June but prices shot up £130 more return mabey it's a june September difference glad you enjoyed meals etc
I have to say Kings Cross has certainly smartened itself up since I last used it in the 90's
It’s slower because the Azuma is weaker than an HST on diesel mode and doesn’t cope as well with inclines. That’s why GWR have the 802. They have a lot of routes with hills.
Kings Cross was my favourite station as a young trainspotter. It still gives me a tingle when I go there. Nice video
We took LNER first class Edinburgh to Aberdeen to catch our ferry to Shetland. Loved it. Great food, great service, very clean and with friendly crew. Couldn’t fault it.
If you book through LNER's web site, then once when you've been allocated a reserved seat you can change it, providing there's a suitable one left. Some other train company's like Avanti offer a similar facility, providing you use that company's web site.
Home or away, keep up these superb videos.
Nice one Scott. I hate having my back to the direction, I want to see where I'm going, not where I've been !
Thank for bringing me along. I loved the time table touch!
You got to love the railway line up towards Inverness, very beautiful and scenic.
Just so you know - if you were late on an inbound train and missed your last train as a result, the railway company have an obligation to get you there, be it train, coach, or taxi. This doesn't cover you arriving late to the first station (e.g. lost track of time at the pub), but if you have begun your journey, the contract is formed and they have to get you there. Do check out the National Rail Conditions of Carriage. There's some subtleties I've overlooked e.g. minimum connection times, but journey planners factor this stuff in. Cracking video!
Only for timetabled routes, not for doubling back of yourself!
Hi Scott I done it a few months ago but from Inverness ' about 8hrs 5 minutes spectacular scenery from Inverness ' I do like named trains 'it gives you a sense of occasional ' GNER was good at it .
This was a really awesome train ride and I enjoyed it
thank you for the great train ride and tour.🇬🇧🚝🚝🇬🇧
When ever i see a video posted from scott i straight away "Like" because you know it`s gonna be a good one. Thanks scott 👍
Same he always delivers I agree mate ❤
@@kevinbarrett1362 Me too! He's a great presenter.
Nice journey! And first class sure is the way to do it (especially when you can get 2 meals out of them!)
The food is pretty darn good on LNER. I was speaking to the chef, who sadly admitted he didn't do much. The only meals he makes are some items on the breakfast menu. LNER's catering separates them from the rest, making their 1st clsss a true 1st class experience. Being government run, there's been talk for ages to scrap the hot meal service to save money. Hopefully the new government, who wants to nationalise all railways in the UK, will keep it truly a 1st class experience.
@@PlanesTrainsEverything The only bad thing I can say about LNER is they've chopped the really early first train to london that stopped at Falkirk Grahamston, means I now have to get train in Edinburgh if I want to leave early :( apart from that I can't fault them, always found them to be good.
Went first class to Edinburgh a couple of years ago, great service and 4 bottles of port as well . The head rest went into the overhead bins.
Less Horsepower than an HST in Diesel mode. I get the point about the headrests - they end up at shoulder level. Great video.
And slower on diesel as well
@@TheJononator Slower than diesel surely?
You probably know this, but there is a larger accessible toilet near first class which is significantly bigger than the one you reviewed. Great video!
1st class lounge at King's Cross has its own designated exit to the platforms. It's very useful when there's a huge stramash at the usual ticket gates
Great journey did it for my 18th in first class was well worth the £72
Still remember around 1989-1993 I went a few times on interrail and the Thomas Cook timetable was always with me. One of the best books
Having to travel backwards on a train is the worst,but for 8 hours? The food looked good though. Thanks so much for taking us along. Glad you got to Inverness on time with minutes to spare. 😊
Some people prefer facing backwards
I have had the good fortune to do the 'Highland Chieftain' from Kings Cross to Inverness or vice versa, many times, and always in first class. For me the high spot was most certainly when it was operated by HST's.
Agreed about King's Cross station. Beautiful! I remember the old boxy station before redevelopment. Shudder... I never felt very safe there...
Another great video Scott - Thanks! Also just finished reading your book which I really enjoyed. For anyone who enjoys these videos I highly recommend it!!
Great Trip
Glad you made it Scott. I can use both west coast and east coast trains to London etc, and find that east coast is usually cheaper. I don’t like rear facing seats either! Thanks for travelling the journey. Here’s to the next one.
It's really great how personal you make the videos, offering your true opinions and ideas (e.g. LNER should branch out into ready meals, other rail companies should look to LNER, and such). We can tell you've done a lot of travelling and you really think about the experience. I will completely trust the ratings you have done, comparing various services. Thanks for all the interesting material!
They are changing the headrests to make them more movable. Good vid as always
On the LNER route 30 miles north of Newcastle is a seaside village of Alnmouth. You always zip pastnot even getting a good panoramic shot of us here., Sometime soon stop get of and have a walk down and round the village. You will love it. I will even make you a coffee!
Hi my partner lives in Alnwick and I always used to come in by train before I could drive,the first time I saw that view it was breathtaking and never got tired of it.
I love LNER first class and use it whenever going from Inverness to Edinburgh for the day, well worth it. Think the delays around Aviemore area could be to do with it being largely single track between Perth and Inverness and line capacity as they try to run as many trains as possible, using the passing loops. Love the way it changes from electric to diesel without even stopping
Definitely one of the best UA-cam series to watch. Keep safe
Hello Scott I always would watch the videos you make and I always enjoy them i myself was born in paisley but was brought up in Johnstone but stay in Ireland now and every time I’m back in paisley always think Id always keep an eye out for you
Another first class video. I love to see you travel on open acess operators Grand Central and Hull Trains.
Good video as always! It really upsets me how expensive rail travel is in the UK. I'd love to be able to hop on a train and visit different places in Scotland or London for the weekend! Its just extortionate unless you're lucky enough to manage to game a complex and confusing system that makes no sense.
I enjoyed that video - wish they were a bit longer around 30 minutes. 👍👍
I must agree Scott, LNER is one of the best train operators in the Uk, always had a pleasant journey with them and on time which is always a bonus, another great vlog 👍🚝
I've found LNER to be one of the more reliable operators, delays seem to only happen with them when it's really something beyond their control like someone stealing the cable, which happened the other month near Newark Northgate. They seem to be really professional and the staff even seem proud to work for them, having used a 1st class All Line Rover before, LNER is probably the only 1st class I could see myself using normally. Nice lounges available at a good range of their stations. Great and helpful friendly staff who don't waste time to serve the passengers, decent choice of food and drink at all times of day, free alcohol which includes spirits! Decent legroom, although the Intercity 225 which run to/from Leeds are more comfortable than the Azuma's in my opinion. Glad you made your connection, hopefully the new government delivers on the railways to sort out the strikes, make them more reliable and fix our daft ticket system and integrate them far better with buses. Looking forward to see the lot renationalised, hopefully the positives we can say about LNER can be said about all of them in the future.
Tip for tight connections: As long as you know it’s the right train,GET. ABOARD ANY CARRAIGE! unless it’s coupled. Can’t wait to see you in Aberdeen!
I've done Dundee KingsX in both directions on LNER first class and also thought the service was excellent, food good and comfortable ride. I also did it during the pandemic between Heathrow and Dundee for my quarantine at home during covid and saw Noone except the staff all the way to Dundee.
I've never had issues with the cally sleeper either
Great video Scott short and sweet today u look like you enjoyed that food keep up the great video content
I did first class once and paid a fortune. They don't give enough drinks, and once I asked for an extra glass of wine, I might as well have asked the guy for a night with his wife, as he was shocked. Suck it up LNER, 3 glasses of wine from Peterborough to Newcastle is ok, especially as they only give tiny amounts, lol :)
Keep up the good work Scott
Well that was an enjoyable journey from.my seat would love to do it in the world thanks for sharing 👍
Totally agree, you need to face forwards, preferably with the sun (when it shines) on the other side of the train.
As always, another great vlog. Thanks for posting. Happy, safe travels. Cheers. 😎
Great video, thanks! A note about rear facing seats. If you’re prone to travel sickness (which I am) they’re much better at preventing it because you’re facing away rather to. Constantly trying to quickly refocus on things coming towards you can make you feel sick sometimes.
Thanks
Thanks for your support. It's greatly appreciated.
As far as I know LNER is still run by the Government and appears to be one of the better operators in the UK.
It's amazing the number of people who need to travel for whatever reason. I agree LNER is the best First Class experience these days.
LNER are in the process of addressing the headrest issues. It's certainly on their radar so hopefully should see some updates in the coming months.
Lovely video
Good video 👍 - I'll perhaps train it to Inverness rather than Sleazy Jet next time
Stumbled across this channel . Love it , easy watching . Hello from Derry 🇮🇪
Very interesting, well presented as usual ..also you deserve a gold star or some sort of award for eight hours going backwards ... well done😁🚄
I do love a good train journey 😊
great vlog
Love watching your videos. So informative.
Thanks Scott that was an excellent video 👍
Another great video xx
Finally! A new Scott video! Loving your content 💪🏻
The fastest London-Edinburgh trip was 3 hours 59 minutes in the 1990s - surely pride of the British Rail network, and I think 20 minutes faster than now? The London-Glasgow service was slower though then - five or six hours, using old Mk2 coaches.
Hi Scott, great reminder of the classic 8hour journey. I never just accept my seat allocation. I already have a number of favoured seats in first and second class. Full window view and facing direction of travel, selected on the LNER ‘my reservation’ page after purchase. Mind you if I use Seatfrog to gain a first class seat, you lose any choice . Cheers. Perry
Great watch thanks Scott.
Excellent video, I would love to do that journey some day. You earnt yourself a new subscriber :)
great video
Whew! Glad you made your connection. Looks like a great journey. Thanks for the fun video!
Great Video Scott
I think Transport for Wales First Class product is possibly now the best (on the loco hauled services between Cardiff and Manchester or Cardiff and Holyhead). The seats are comfier. The service is excellent and even paying extra for dining is worth it. The breakfast is outstanding.
GREAT VIDEO SCOTT CANT WAIT TILL NEXT ONE
Scott loved the liner first class trip , you have made me put it on my bucket list …fantastic
Beautiful
great video scott
Great video Scott a great selection of rolling stock there mate keep those videos coming 👍🏻👍🏻
Great vlog as usual Scott. My wife and I travelled to London via LNER last week, having the same menu as you. We loved it
I enjoy these videos a lot. As a younger man I travelled a lot in Italy by train, so particularly like those ones. They're all enjoyable though. I have illness now, so these videos are a decent substitute for the real thing. I can see the vibe and scenery.
Cheers!
Very enjoyable vlog .😃👍
Good video thank you for sharing
brilliant journey all the way down north to Inverness Scott great video
excellent..
Went to portsmouth 2 months ago from eastbourne took around 6 hours because of issues a mix of bus+trains . This journey looks fine
You've probably already done it - but the Transport for Wales Cardiff to Holyhead is also the best first class experience - 3 course meal. I did it there and back the next day and it was amazing and £65 for a return ticket 1st class!
Great film Scott. I find LNER 1st class is the best 1st class on the network, in my experience. Usually faultless. I agree about the headrests - just awful!
Looking forward to travelling this same journey in first class in September..been on my bucket list for ages..also getting the Caledonian sleeper back a few days later, so ticking 2 trips off my list!..
My wife and did LNER London - Edinburgh return last May - great journey way more pleasant than flying.
Great video. Have taken LNER Kings X to Aberdeen, staff & food most excellent!
Stirling..always rains, backrest issues too..haha
I can't find your film on the 1960's playing card challenge you did (brilliant, btw), and it reminded me of a card game I have from the 1950's called Belisha, which has beautiful cards depicting the vintage car journey from Trafalgar Square to Loch Lomond, passing through Peterborough, Wetherby and Border towns. My family did that trip every August and loved stopping in the towns and villages on those cards. Sorry - longwinded and on the wrong thread, but as I love all your films, I'm sure you will forgive an old lady!! Keep travelling please. 🎉
Thank-you, Scott. I seem to remember a British Rail InterCity poster detailing all the main routes from London, and the journey times to all the outer termini and yes, I believe several of them took less time back in the day than they do now. Presumably, journey times were more critical back then as both the domestic air routes and the aircraft that operated them were still developing at that time. In practice - and as you found with this journey, much of the extra minutes allowed now are in fact recovery time that allows more trains to arrive 'on time' and many to arrive early - which is the kind of news that tends to travel, quite extensively!
I look forward to seeing you at the WackyBacky Falls where Sherlock met his end!!!
My mum was in the travel business & had a Thos Cook train timetable. The other thing she had was an airport directory. It had ALL the airports (big & small) and all the flights to all the other airports around the world. It was great for planning trips around Europe or the world.
Amazing what nationalising a service can do! Lets get on to the water boards now! 😂
Except it was pretty much the same under Virgin, and arguably the best operator on the line was GNER.
Hi Scott I loved the train it looks fantastic great way to travel & you can sit back & relax as someone else is doing driving.. Keep up the brilliant videos 👃
Many train journeys were quicker 35 years ago than they are now. British Rail's HST's got the journey time from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley down to less than four hours!
Flying Scotsman still does the run in ~4 hours........
cool stuff at the end. Did you mention what the cost of all that was? That is what stops me from doing more rail travel in the UK
These Thomas Cook timetables, a facinating read, I found the motorail Santander - Malaga in this and booked travel in 1992, who says life didn't exist before the internet was created! Thanks for the video, a great watch as usual.
Hi Scott, great video again, keep up the good work. I have my own little trip planned in mid July - Harrogate to Wemyss Bay and back in a day! Up the West Coast down the East Coast with change times as low as 12 minutes, and as high as 36 minutes, part standard class part first class, looking forward in trepidation. Thanks for all the ideas.
That pork and rice is so nice I wish I knew the recipe. I’m so tempted to do Leeds to London and back just to get my fix