Carolean Express

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]

Carolean Express

LNER Class 801 Azuma near Seaview Farm, heading north to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Overview
Service type	Passenger train
First service	6 May 2023
Current operator(s)	LNER
Route
Termini	London King's Cross Edinburgh Waverley
Stops	York Darlington Newcastle Berwick-upon-Tweed
Distance travelled	393 miles
Average journey time	4 hours, 21 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	1S13
Line(s) used	East Coast Main Line
On-board services
Class(es)	First & standard
Technical
Rolling stock	Class 801
Operating speed	125 mph

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]