The longest UK train journey is Aberdeen to Penzance. Covering 785 miles, this train journey takes about 13 hours and 20 minutes to complete (give or take a few minutes). It has 36 stops and spends about two hours in total waiting for passengers to embark and disembark at each railway station along the way.
How long is the longest train in America?
The longest regularly scheduled train in North America is Via Rail Canada's Canadian between Toronto and Vancouver, a distance of 2,775 miles (4,466 kilometers). The longest train in the USA is Amtrak's Texas Eagle between Chicago and Los Angeles via San Antonio, a distance of 2,728 miles (4,390 kilometers).
How long is the longest train in the UK?
How long is a train UK?
British Rail Class 700
| British Rail Class 700 Desiro City | |
|---|---|
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length | 700/0: 162.0 m (531 ft 6 in) 700/1: 242.6 m (795 ft 11 in) |
| Car length | 20.2 m (66 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) |
What is the longest overnight train in the UK?
The Caledonian SleeperThe Caledonian Sleeper, from London to ScotlandThe Caledonian Sleeper is the UK's longest and most spectacular sleeper train route. Starting in London, the Caledonian Sleeper operates different routes directly to the north of Scotland, taking up to 14 hours to reach Inverness.