Steam into history on this twoday tour that combines a journey through some of scotlands most historic landscapes and a trip on the jacobite steam train. Jacobite steam train scottish highlands railway journeys. Pulled by a steam locomotive, the train whistles through the scottish countryside daily, with trains departing from mallaig and fort williams. With just fifteen places per departure date to ensure high quality accommodation and personal attention. Jacobite steam train and the isle of skye posted on june 24, 2017 by wes cowley after a delightful night at the inverlochy, mary picked us up and delivered us to the train station in fort william. Since the earliest days of the railroad, powerful locomotives have been required to negotiate the demanding gradients presented by the highland terrain. Jacobite steam train fort william 2020 all you need to. Please note we are unable to take children under 5. The trip runs from monday 11th may to friday 11th september 2020 monday to friday. Made famous as the hogwarts express in the harry potter films, the jacobite steam train recreates the glorious era of rail travel, when mighty steampowered locomotives pulled carriages of passengers and cars of cargo over vast distances in a matter of hours instead of days.
How to ride the harry potter train in scotland to europe. The jacobite is a steam locomotivehauled tourist train service that operates over part of the west highland line in scotland. At a cost of 33 pounds for each adult, and 19 pounds for jackson, it wasnt cheap. Due to the covid19 virus, we have delayed the start of the jacobite 2020 season until provisionally the 25th may. Jacobite steam train launch postponed after all the scotsman. Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. West coast railways, operators of the jacobite, provided the steam engine and carriages for the hogwarts express as seen in the harry potter films. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to jacobite steam train in real time. Let the beauty of these magnificent countries take your breath away. After a hearty breakfast, we make the short journey to board the jacobite steam train on the renowned west highland line for an unforgettable journey to mallaig. Steam train trip from fort william to mallaig return. Steam in the highlands the jacobite steam train july 2017. The train stops en route to mallaig at the village of glenfinnan.
Join a group of likeminded women on an adventure through ireland and scotland. The steam engine, while pretty, adds little to the experience beyond smoke and noise, particularly on upgrades where the engine noise is deafening. The summer schedule roughly june through september is the easiest to work with for harry potter fans as the train passes over the viaduct four times daily, at precisely 10. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The jacobite steam train is most decidedly the latter. The jacobite steam train bus petit train fort william. High quality jacobite steam train gifts and merchandise. Tours from jacobite steam train tend to sell out travelers recommend booking in advance.
The jacobite steam train blows steam from the exhaust as it crosses the glenfinnan viaduct, highland, scotland, uk. Step back in time to the sounds and smells of the age of steam as you sink in to your upholstered first class seat on the jacobite express for your day on the. The jacobite steam train fort william to mallaig, steam train trips in scotland the jacobite steam train, awardwinning west highland line online booking now available 2020 brochure. Riding the jacobite steam train was a treat for jackson and for me and kate. Recapturing a golden era of steam rail travel for a new generation of visitors and enthusiasts, the jacobite steam train was introduced in 1984. The jacobite steam train is a must do for any trip to scotland, even if youre not a railway or harry potter fan. The jacobite steam train fort william to mallaig, steam train trips in scotland the jacobite steam train, awardwinning west highland line online booking now available. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the train operator. Beyond glenfinnan are the beautiful villages of lochailort, arisaig, morar and mallaig. It was good to travel on a steam train again childhood memories but the same journey can be made on the normal scotrail train for about. From here, on a clear summers day, you can see the small isles of rum, eigg, muck, canna and the southern tip of skye. The views are tremendous all the way, but the windows could do with being a bit cleaner.
Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. The jacobite runs from monday th april to friday 23rd october 2020 monday to friday. Day trip on the jacobite we took a day trip on the jacobite steam train to mallaig from fort william for the day and loved it. This is one of the worlds great train journeys and takes you past britains highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river and most westerly station. Jacobite steam train fort william 2020 all you need to know. The jacobite steam train brochure west coast railways. You will travel through beautiful countryside and cross the glenfinnan viaduct, made famous in harry potter films as the bridge to hogwarts, where the train sometimes pauses for you to admire the views. Find parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of all jacobite steam train car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages. How to get to jacobite steam train in fort william by train. It is, in fact, the train which featured in the harry potter films.
Saturday and sunday from saturday 2nd may to sunday 27th september 2020. Arrive in dubin and a driver will meet you outside of baggage claim to bring you to a 4star hotel. Wizarding folk will see that this train looks quite similar to the infamous hogwarts express. We took a day trip on the jacobite steam train to mallaig from fort william for the day and loved it. Driving the jacobite steam train alecs story youtube. The jacobite steam train which is used in the harry potter films runs daily from fort william to mallaig.
Jump on the jacobite steam train for a twohour trip thats often described as one of the worlds greatest railway train journeys. Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world, the jacobite runs from fort william to the coastal town of mallaig. The jacobite steam train on the western highland line road. We prebooked the tickets a couple of months in advance and had a great experience and only needed a standard ticket. The steam train depicted followed the route of the jacobite steam train. And yes, the windows were too dirty to properly see out of. In may and october, the train only passes twice daily, at 10. The jacobite steam train which is used in the harry potter films runs daily from fort william to.
We prebooked the tickets a couple of months in advance and. Its a steam train named the jacobite, and runs along what is considered the greatest railway journey in the world. Prior to the train, the area was almost inaccessible to tourists. Moovit helps you find the best way to get to jacobite steam train with stepbystep directions from the nearest public transit station. Fort william and the start of your west highland line journey is only 17 minutes away by train.
We took the train last summer but took the regular service and only saw the jacobite train at the station. Mar 02, 2020 the views are tremendous all the way, but the windows could do with being a bit cleaner. A full day out with a comfortable journey through the scottish highlands with absolutely gorgeous views, suitable for any. At a cost of 33 pounds for each adult, and 19 pounds for jackson, it.
It has played an important role in sustaining a scenic route. Oct 22, 20 riding the jacobite steam train was a treat for jackson and for me and kate. With almost 60 years experience on the tracks, alec is the driver of the jacobite steam train, an iconic locomotive which runs from fort william to mallaig along the west highland line. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Youll see mountains, lochs, beaches, and islands along the way. The jacobite steam train is run by west coast railways, a company based in england that runs a few other railway lines. Add jacobite steam train and other attractions to your fort william trip itinerary using our fort william trip itinerary planning app. Saturday and sunday from saturday th june to sunday 30th august 2020. The jacobite steam train is operated by the west coast railway company in lancashire england. Built in 1901 by robert mcalpine, it was one of the first rail viaducts to be built of concrete.
The train stops en route to mallaig at the village of glenfinnan and the amazinf and famous viadict used in the harry potter filming. The tour concludes in style as you board the jacobite steam train for one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The jacobite steam train fares west coast railways. I couldnt justify the price difference for our party of 8, but its true that the jacobite train is more charming in appearance however, if its not running due to safety issues, it wont be charming at all. The best ride is on the jacobite steam train, a spectacularly scenic 84mile roundtrip that runs between fort william and mallaig. The most memorable part of the journey from the harry potter films is probably the glenfinnan viaduct. Jacobite steam train parking car parks, street parking.
The west highland line route was featured in the harry potter films as the. Starting near the highest mountain in britain, ben nevis, it visits britains most westerly mainland railway station, arisaig. Tours from jacobite steam train tend to sell out travellers recommend booking in advance. Prices are inclusive of a standard one way ticket from mallaig to fort william on the jacobite steam train at. A day journey from fort williams to mallaig on the jacobite steam train hogwarts express. In mallaig it was quite busy finding a place to eat but.
The train used for the hogwarts express is now in service. Jacobite steam railway fort william, highland train. The jacobite steam train fort william to mallaig, steam train trips in scotland the jacobite steam train, awardwinning west highland line online. Jacobite steam train fort william 2020 what to know. Jacobite steam train tour of scotland book your steam. Jul 24, 2017 take a ride on the jacobite steam passenger service from fort william to mallaig in the beautiful scottish highlands. You will pass britains highest mountain and deepest loch and cross the viaduct featured in the harry potter films. The harry potter line steam train will not be launched until at least may despite operators pledging to go ahead next month. Take a ride on the jacobite steam passenger service from fort william to mallaig in the beautiful scottish highlands.
The jacobite is a steam locomotive hauled tourist train service that operates over part of the west highland line in scotland. It has been operating under various names and with different operators every summer since 1984. The jacobite steam train, fort william railways visitscotland. Jacobite train mallaig to fort william, not worth it. Feb 09, 2016 with almost 60 years experience on the tracks, alec is the driver of the jacobite steam train, an iconic locomotive which runs from fort william to mallaig along the west highland line. Jacobite steam train and the isle of skye travels with wesley. A day journey from fort williams to mallaig on the jacobite steam trainhogwarts express. You will require the following dlc for this scenario to work. Drive the first leg of the down jacobite from fort william to mallaig as far as glenfinnan. Visit jacobite steam train on your trip to fort william. Hot and cold drinks and cold snacks are available on the train, plus train souvenirs. The jacobite steam train that unites the mountainous fort william and the fishing port mallaig is actually the hogwarts express that took harry, ron, and hermione to the famous school of magic.