Arts & Culture

The Jacobite Steam Train

Fort William Railway Station Fort William PH33 6TQ UK

🕐Apr-Oct daily. Departs Fort William 10:15, returns approx 16:30. Advance booking essential.

About

Operating between Fort William and Mallaig, The Jacobite Steam Train covers 84 miles of stunning Highland scenery. Passengers enjoy a two-hour stop in this charming fishing port before the return journey. Advance booking is strongly recommended, as the service regularly sells out months ahead.

Heritage

The World's Greatest Railway Journey

Often described as the greatest railway journey in the world, The Jacobite Steam Train travels 84 miles from Fort William to Mallaig, passing through the most dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Its most famous landmark is the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct, which gained global fame as the 'bridge to Hogwarts' in the Harry Potter film series. The service preserves the legacy of steam travel on the West Highland Line, one of the most rugged and beautiful routes ever engineered.