London - Scotland on 22nd Dec

[bangor-toad]

Hi there,
I'm off home on Thursday (22nd) on a SailRail ticket.

I'll be travelling up from London to Glasgow on the 9:30am or 10:30 departures from Euston. I'm expecting the services to be busy, really busy or madly crammed.

Any advice on which may be the least crowded?
(I don't have reservations and can't get them so it could be a bit busy...)

Cheers,
Mr Toad

 

[Starmill]

They probably will be very busy. If you are unreserved though you could try the 0930 and if it's really busy go for the 0943? What time is your sailing? There will be unreserved coaches though (U and F) so if you are first on you will probably be able to sit down.

 

[ys123]

Use http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk to get Euston platform information before it appears on the main screens

 

[farci]

Hi there,
I'm off home on Thursday (22nd) on a SailRail ticket.

I'll be travelling up from London to Glasgow on the 9:30am or 10:30 departures from Euston. I'm expecting the services to be busy, really busy or madly crammed.

Any advice on which may be the least crowded?
(I don't have reservations and can't get them so it could be a bit busy...)

Cheers,
Mr Toad

You don't mention which Scottish ferry you're heading for but it ain't looking too clever due to the weather. Good luck and check this out!

 

[Blindtraveler]

I would, if at all possible try for the 08:43 Euston Scotland via WMids train if your wanting a quieter journey. This one whilst undoubtably busier at this time of year is usually quieter than the later ones and therefor worth the extended via Birmingham journeytime.

 

[Greenback]

That's not a bad idea if you're happy with a longer journey.