The Experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Harry Potter & The Hogwarts Express
Our story begins in enchanting Edinburgh. As we depart the city for the day, your guide will reveal Edinburgh’s claims to Harry Potter fame. Soon, our journey north will showcase views of the iconic Forth Bridge: a stunning landmark which was completed in 1890 and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015. We pass the Kingdom of Fife and Perth, the ancient capital of Scotland, before entering the wildly gorgeous Scottish Highlands.
Brace yourself for the beauty of the west coast and catch a glimpse of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct as we pass – you’ll be travelling across its stunning arches next! It’s time to board the Harry Potter train AKA Jacobite Steam Train. The train departs from the fishing village of Mallaig and takes you on a journey across one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines. It’ll blow your wee socks off!
After this epic two-hour ride, it’s time to disembark the train and reunite with your guide at Fort William train station to continue your adventure by coach (bus). There is more dramatic scenery to come, in the shape of atmospheric Glen Coe - backdrop for several scenes in Harry Potter and the home of Hagrid’s Hut – which gives way to the remote and rugged Rannoch Moor. Immerse your imagination in tales of Scotland’s past, all the way back to Edinburgh, arriving in the late evening.
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Tour Highlights
What's Included
In the Moment
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Harry Potter train tour departs from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.
The tour lasts around 13 magical hours*. As one of our longest day tours from Edinburgh, the trip involves a one-way ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, scenic coach drives through enchanting Highland landscapes, and, of course, some stops for epic photos and well-deserved breaks along the way.
*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.
Yes, the Jacobite Steam Train ticket is included in the tour price.
Your seats are designated in advance, and we do our best to make sure that groups get to sit together*. No one wants to be separated from their magical squad!
*If you and your travel companion(s) have booked separately and would like to sit together, let us know at least 24 hours prior to departure.
While coach seating works on a first-come first-serve basis, the Jacobite Steam Train ride will have allocated seats. If you and your travel companion(s) have booked separately, you can contact us at least 24 hours prior to departure to make sure you sit together.
All our Jacobite Steam Train tickets are Standard Class. Upgrades are not available.
For most of the journey, you’ll be travelling on a comfy midi-coach, except for the 2-hour train ride in the afternoon. Your HAGGiS Guide will take you to Fort William train station, ensuring a smooth boarding onto the Jacobite Steam Train. Once you've had your magical train experience and arrived in Mallaig, your Guide will be right there to greet you. That's where the tour group reunites and hops back on the coach to continue exploring, returning to Edinburgh in the evening.
Yes, there are toilets situated at each end of the train coaches.
Feel free to bring your own snacks aboard the train. Additionally, a convenient snack cart will pass through the coaches, offering a selection of tasty treats for purchase.
Yes! Whether you're a fan of the series or simply love exploring Scotland, the Jacobite Steam Train promises an unforgettable experience for all.
