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Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland aka Harry Potter Train and Hogwarts Express
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items All you need to know about the Jacobite Steam Train (aka Harry Potter Train/Hogwarts Express) in Scotland. How to buy tickets, where to see it, what to do in Fort William, Glenfinnan and Mallaig, tours, where to stay and even a great cheaper alternat...
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Riding the train
Where to see the train
Places en route and what to see and do
Accommodation with train views or nearby viewpoints
Tours that include the train ride
Videos
Riding the train
Fares, timetables, tickets and a great alternative if you can't get a ticket
If you can't get booked, it's just too expensive or it's not the season, look at how to do the same ride for much cheaper and with a better chance to enjoy the views!
Perfect alternative to The Jacobite Steam Train 2025
Direct fares
The Jacobite Train 2025 Fare Prices - West Coast Railways
Book your steam train tickets here
Book The Jacobite 2025 Season | West Coast Railways
Check the timetable
Timetables
Is the steam train worth it? Read reviews from people who've ridden the train.
Scotland Travel Group | Jacobite Steam train.. | Facebook
Where to see the train
Some great spots to see the Jacobite steam train (Harry Potter train)
Some great places to see the Jacobite Steam Train apart from Glenfinnan Viaduct.
5 best spots where to see the Jacobite Steam Train 2025
Watch my video of the steam train coming into Mallaig Station
Harry Potter steam train coming into Mallaig Station, Jacobite Steam Train
Video of two steam trains passing at Arisaig station.
Two Jacobite steam trains stopping at Arisaig station
Video of the steam train passing through Arisaig at the foot of Creag Mhor
Jacobite steam train going through Arisaig (aka Harry Potter Train and Hogwarts Express)
Video of the Jacobite Express passing through Morar - my favourite spot for watching it!
Jacobite steam train from Morar Cross
Video of the steam train at Glenfinnan station near the viaduct
Jacobite Steam Train pulling out of Glenfinnan Station
This is a great spot to see the train, a little beyond Glenfinnan
Jacobite Steam Train travelling from Glenfinnan to Mallaig
Learn about the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Viaduct
Places en route and what to see and do
Some of the places you'll pass on the train or you can visit if you're Jacobite train-spotting
If you're train spotting at the viaduct, don't miss the Glenfinnan Monument across the road
Glenfinnan Monument
Don't miss the Glenfinnan Station museum whether you're riding or watching the train. It's small but has really interesting info and artefacts. If you eat at the dining car first, you get a ticket for free entry.
Home - Glenfinnan Station Museum
Learn about history and heritage at the visitor centre
Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre
Mallaig is where the train ends. You'll have a couple of hours to spend so plan what you're going to do. I recommend the wildlife cruise and fish and chips!
Best things to do in Mallaig 2025
See more of places along the way, including Fort William, Glenfinnan, Loch Eilt (and Dumbledore's Grave). Also includes Glencoe.
Discover great places to visit on the way to Mallaig 2025
Combine your train ride with a cruise near Fort William
Fort William: Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise | GetYourGuide
Accommodation with train views or nearby viewpoints
Find places to stay with a view of the train passing by or within easy reach of viewing points
Beat the parking blues! This bed and breakfast is less than a mile away from the viaduct.
Stage House Bed & Breakfast - Hotels in Glenfinnan - Booking.com
Lovely glamping pod just next to the railway line in Arisaig
Sleat View Holiday Pod, Arisaig , Highlands of Scotland - Home
Elegant, luxury country hotel in a mid-18th century mansion with views over the hills and loch.
Glenfinnan House Hotel - Booking.com
Budget-friendly hostels in Fort William
Hostels In Fort William from €20.37 - Hostelworld
Sleep in an old sleeping compartment! This hostel offers a fun place to stay right at the train station with front row seats of the train and the dining car next door!
Sleep in a compartment!
Airbnb cabin with a great view of the train passing. Close to Fort William
Telford pod - Tiny houses for Rent in Corpach, Fort William ... - Airbnb
Recently refurbished hotel right next to Mallaig Railway Station
Home - The Marine Hotel
For a luxury treat, stay at a 19th-century castle near Fort William. Or maybe just go for a sumptious afternoon tea!
Inverlochy Castle Hotel - Booking.com
Tours that include the train ride
These tours are great for incorporating the train ride into your Scotland tour. They can also be a way to ride the train when tickets are sold on when buying direct.
Edinburgh to Highland Film Locations Tour with Jacobite Train 2025
Get Your Guide
Jacobite Steam Train, Scottish Highlands - Book Tickets & Tours
Take a day trip from Inverness including the Jacobite steam train
From Inverness: Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour
Videos
A small collection of videos about the train
This year work is being done on the famous viaduct at Glenfinnan. If this interests you, watch this BBC video.
Repairing Scotland's Historic 'Harry Potter' Bridge | BBC Scotland News
See the journey on video
The Jacobite: Britain's Best Train Journey (4K)
Famous trainspotter takes us on board the Jacobite!
Francis Bourgeois on Instagram: "All aboard The Hogwarts Express! Otherwise known as The Jacobite. You certainly don’t need to be a Harry Potter fan to enjoy this stunning journey!"