- Scotland’s Jacobite Steam Train is the Hogwarts Express. Harry Potter movies.
- Roundtrip travel between Fort William (Scotland) and Mallaig, a port village, is available.
- The 100-foot Glenfinnan Viaduct is the highlight of this historic train journey through the Scottish Highlands.
The idea of Harry Potter J.K. Rowling was famously waiting for a train when the idea of a locomotive came to her. It’s not surprising that locomotives are a major part of the series. From the magical portal at Platform 9 3/4 to Hogwarts, the train transports the young wizards and girls.
Both muggles, and magical folk will be able appreciate the beauty in Scotland’s Jacobite Steam TrainIt plays the Hogwarts Express all the way through. Harry Potter films. The train travels a 41-mile route in the Scottish Highlands, from Fort William to the small port of Mallaig. This journey takes two hours. The train takes about two hours to travel 41 miles through the Scottish Highlands from Fort William, Scotland, to the small port town of Mallaig.
The Jacobite cruises along at 50 miles per hour, taking riders past some of Scotland’s iconic landscapes. The 1,000-foot long, 100-foot tall cliff is one of the highlights of this trip. Glenfinnan ViaductIt dates back to the year 1897. Depending on the timing, conductors often pause to allow passengers time to enjoy the view.
If you are on the ground you can also take pictures of the train at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. The Jacobite normally passes through this area between 10:45 and 3 on its daily trip.
Train vacation operators offer a more immersive experience for those who want to get a better feel of the train. Railbookers Offers a Complete Scotland by Rail Itinerary, which includes a Jacobite day trip. Edinburgh’s 10-day journey allows you to spend time in the Scottish capital. Harry Potter fans. Edinburgh tea and coffeehouse, where? The Elephant House Rowling wrote much of her series here, overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Note: The cafe is currently closed because of a recent fire. Check its site Updates are available.
Potterheads are also invited to visit Edinburgh City Chambers where they can see Rowling’s prints on a stone, as well as take a stroll in the Royal MileThe atmosphere is distinctly Diagon Alley. Be sure to visit Greyfriars Kirkyard(Keep an eye out for Potter, McGonagall, and even Thomas Riddle!) Watch out for Potter and McGonagall. Thomas Riddle is also a possibility.
