| Carolean Express | |
| Type: | Passenger train |
| First: | 6 May 2023 |
| Operator: | LNER |
| Start: | London King's Cross |
| Stops: | York Darlington Newcastle Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| End: | Edinburgh Waverley |
| Distance: | 393 miles |
| Journeytime: | 4 hours, 21 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Trainnumber: | 1S13 |
| Line Used: | East Coast Main Line |
| Class: | First & standard |
| Stock: | Class 801 |
| Speed: | 125 mph |
The Carolean Express is a named British passenger train operated by LNER. It is operated by Class 801s between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley via the East Coast Main Line.[1] [2] [3]
The term Carolean refers to the reign of Charles III, and was first used during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685).[4] The service was introduced on 6 May 2023 when LNER named its 11:00 service on the same day as the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla. It calls at York, Darlington, Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed.[5]