I took the train to and from London last week, rather than taking the usual plane.

A few people at work have been selling the benefits of travelling by train between Glasgow and London. It takes about 1 or 2 hours longer (door-to-door) than travelling by plane, but it’s possible to work for over four hours, and you don’t need to undress to get through security or carry your moisturiser in a resealable plastic bag!

We are allowed to travel First Class if we are working. The price is quite competitive if you book ahead. It’s quite a pleasant experience, with continuous tea/coffee/cold drinks, offers of snacks (soup, pie, sandwiches). There is plenty of space, and a power socket to keep the laptop working for the duration of the journey.

To cope with the curves on the West Coast Main Line, the Virgin Pendolino trains tilt while going round corners – it’s quite an interesting feeling, a bit like being at sea!

Although the trip felt around an hour too long, I would certainly consider taking the train again, particularly if I had a lot of work to get through and needed the peace and quiet to concentrate.