Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands one day tour from Inverness

The Jacobite Steam Train operates between Fort William and Mallaig on the West Highland Line.

This tour departs from Inverness and includes coach travel to Fort William, where you board the Jacobite Steam Train for a one-way journey to Mallaig before returning to Inverness by road. T

here are several stops during the road trip for photographs, refreshments and comfort breaks.

Yes. Your one-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train includes crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter Bridge), one of Scotland’s most photographed landmarks and a real highlight for Harry Potter fans.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct is just one of the Highlights of the Jacobite Steam Train route.

No. Your one-way Jacobite Steam Train ticket is included in the tour price, so there’s no need to arrange separate rail tickets.

Yes. The Jacobite Steam Train is the train used for the Hogwarts Express scenes in the Harry Potter films.

During your journey, you’ll cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and travel through the spectacular landscapes featured in the movies.

The train journey from Fort William to Mallaig takes around two hours and is rated by experts as one of the most scenic in Europe. 

This tour also visits Loch Ness, making stops at the Urquhart Castle viewpoint, Fort Augustus and Dores Beach.

There is also a stop at the Commando Memorial (for views of Ben Nevis), and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles”, making it one of the most comprehensive Highland day tours from Inverness.

Meals are not included in the tour price, but we will make stops where you can get refreshments and something to eat.

The main stop will be at Mallaig, where there will be time to get food for lunch. If you wish, you can bring a packed lunch or pick up food at a previous stop.

Vegetarian food is widely available. 

Absolutely. As well as travelling on the real Hogwarts Express route, you’ll cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films and experience many of the dramatic Highland landscapes that appeared throughout the series.