Jacobite Steam Train Day Trip
The train made famous on screen, crossing the viaduct made famous by it — a full, memorable day from Inverness to Mallaig and back.
The train made famous on screen, crossing the viaduct made famous by it — a full, memorable day from Inverness to Mallaig and back.
Your Day
Pickup point — usually your hotel or a central spot in Inverness (exact point to be discussed when you book)
Private transfer to Fort William — around 2 hours from Inverness, timed to meet your train departure
The Glenfinnan Viaduct crossing — the famous curved viaduct, instantly recognisable from the films
Mallaig — a working fishing port at the end of the line, with time to explore before the return leg
Private transfer back to Inverness — once your return train arrives into Fort William
Route follows the actual road to Fort William and Mallaig, and back to Inverness. Order and exact stops can flex on the day.
The train itself is operated by West Coast Railways, not by me — tickets are booked separately and sell out early in peak season. I provide the private transfer to and from Fort William, timed around your train.
How It Works
Date, group size, and which experience you'd like — via the form, email or WhatsApp.
I'll reply with a fixed price for the private transport and help coordinate any tickets needed.
A deposit secures your booking and the vehicle for your date.
Balance is settled on the day — you pay for the trip you actually took.
Good To Know
Runs April to October only, weather and timetable dependent — check before booking
Train tickets are same-day return only and sell out well in advance in summer
A full, long day given the drive plus the train's own schedule
I'll time your transfer precisely around your booked departure and return times
Yes — the Jacobite Steam Train and the Glenfinnan Viaduct it crosses are the ones used to represent the Hogwarts Express in the films.
No, tickets are booked directly through West Coast Railways, the train operator. I handle the private transfer to and from Fort William, timed around your booking.
No, typically April to October. I'll confirm current operating dates when you enquire.
It's a full day — around 2 hours' drive to Fort William, then several hours on the train and in Mallaig, before the drive back to Inverness.
Yes, ideally — train tickets sell out early in peak season, so it's worth securing those first, then I'll build the transfer around your times.
Once you've got your train tickets, send me the times and I'll confirm your transfer.