Did you think the golden age of train travel was over in the UK? Think again ! Inside the GWR sleeper train from London to Cornwall - and it's beautiful, with wonderful views, comfortable cabins... and an all-night bar

Ted Thornhill took the GWR Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance He produced a short film about his experience - and rated it below out of five. Would you like to board the sleeping car for a trip to the West Country? Vote in our poll...READ MORE: Inside the house with the best view in Cornwall

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

< p class="byline- section"> Published: 3:35 p.m. BST, June 15, 2024 | Updated: 3:46 p.m. BST, June 15, 2024

Some say the golden age of train travel died out years ago in Britain.

I would say he is still with us. Just. 

Mainly thanks to the country's two overnight services: the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to the Highlands (a service I reviewed and featured as the UK competitor for the world title). greatest rail journey) and GWR's Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance via Taunton, which I discovered on a trip to the tip of Cornwall offers romance and railcar thrills (Mark III).

This journey takes place along one of the most picturesque lines in the country, passing through some of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's finest building works - including a particularly stunning bridge - the beds are incredibly comfortable, the staff are decidedly shredded, and there's an all-night bar.

Diesel-powered train leaves London Paddington late in the day – 11...