Tips for sleeping on a long overnight train journey?

Question

I am going on a long overnight train journey (the Scotland to London sleeper service), in a seat advertised as 'reclinable'. Apart from having a few pints of lager beforehand, do you have any other tips for getting some kip?

Answer 1

sleeping pills, relaxing music?

Answer 2

Tae be perfectly honest, ye need tae get one o yon blow up neck pillows. They urr absolutely fabulous. Ye might think ye look like an eejit, but ye will definately get a kip...Huv fun on yer trip.

Answer 3

erm wear comfy cloths and layer, you dont want to be too hot or cold.

i can never sleep in cars or anythin but i always take my ipod/music to listen to and atleast then i can close my eyes listen to some relaxing music and just drift away. i never fall asleep, but i feel sorta refreshed after it if you know what i mean.

you could try that

Answer 4

Stay up the night before and watch movies or hang out with friends.

Be tired when you get on, that helps more than anything else except hard drugs.

Answer 5

If you read it makes you feel tired, well it does for me. First Scotrail (the company operating the train) provide you with something to cover your eyes so its pitch black.

Answer 6

I would have gotten a bed room or some thing.

just have ear plugs or a head set. maybe a blind fold because there not allowed to turn off the lights.

Answer 7

Tequila.

But, be careful.  Over indulgence has been known to result in unwanted pregnancy...

Answer 8

Long?  8 hours?! Try the USA for long, delayed, bumpy train rides! Anyway, one tip I have is NOT to drink lager - whiskey or some other shots perhaps, but not pints of stuff that will make your bladder jiggle and shake over the rails!

V-neck pillow, blackout goggle thingies, Nytol will all help.

Look at the price of a sleeping compartment - they can be as cheap as £25 if not even less than that.