HARRY POTTER & THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS

Your Harry Potter & The Hogwarts Express tour departs from the city centre in Edinburgh. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.

The Harry Potter & The Hogwarts Express tour from Edinburgh lasts around 13 magical hours*. As one of our longest day tours from Edinburgh, the trip involves a one-way ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, scenic coach drives through enchanting Highland landscapes, and, of course, some stops for epic photos and well-deserved breaks along the way.

*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.

Yes, the Jacobite Steam Train ticket is included in the tour price.

The ride on the Jacobite Steam Train lasts for about 2 hours. Plenty of time to soak in the views of Scotland’s epic west coast between Mallaig and Fort William.

Your seats are designated in advance, and we do our best to make sure that groups get to sit together*. No one wants to be separated from their magical squad!

*If you and your travel companion(s) have booked separately and would like to sit together, let us know at least 24 hours prior to departure.

While coach seating works on a first-come first-serve basis, the Jacobite Steam Train ride will have allocated seats. If you and your travel companion(s) have booked separately, you can contact us at least 24 hours prior to departure to make sure you sit together.

All our Jacobite Steam Train tickets are Standard Class. Upgrades are not available.

For most of the journey, you’ll be travelling on a comfy midi-coach, except for the 2-hour train ride in the afternoon. Your HAGGiS Guide will take you to the Mallaig train station, ensuring a smooth boarding onto the Jacobite Steam Train. Once you've had your magical train experience and arrived in Fort William, your Guide will be right there to greet you. That's where the tour group reunites and hops back on the coach to return to Edinburgh.

Yes, there are toilets situated at each end of the train coaches.

Feel free to bring your own snacks aboard the train. Additionally, a convenient snack cart will pass through the coaches, offering a selection of tasty treats for purchase.

Absolutely! Whether you're a Harry Potter fan or not, riding the Jacobite Steam Train is a must for train enthusiasts and all-round Scotland lovers alike.

While our coaches do not have onboard toilets, our itineraries are designed in such way that allows for frequent comfort stops, ensuring access to restroom facilities.

Our guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. Wheelchairs should be foldable so that they can be stored away in our luggage storage onboard while driving.

Please be aware that some of the stops on our tours may be on rough terrain or be only accessible by steps. 

Hostels have limited access for wheelchair users, please contact us to find out about specific hostel's access.

Absolutely! Our routes integrate stops where you can grab a wee bite or replenish your energy with a drink*. Sometimes we stop at shops that offer local souvenirs, too. It’s always best to ask your Guide about the specifics regarding times and stops.

*Vegetarian snack and meal options are available in most places in the Highlands.

While our tours have a set plan with main stops, the beauty lies in the unique twists! Due to factors like weather, traffic, and preferences of our Driver Guides, we refrain from offering more details than the ones outlined here. Rest assured you’ll have an adventure beyond the expected.

If you need to cancel your tour, you will need to inform us in writing by sending an email to info@haggisadventures.com. Our cancellation and refunds policy varies based on the type of tour:

Standard 1-Day Tours

• Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to departure time.

1-Day Harry Potter & Hogwarts Express / 1-Day Magical Highlands & Hogwarts Express

• Full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure time.
• If cancelled 48 hours or less prior to departure time.

 Standard Multi-Day Tours

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 75% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

 Special Festival & Event Tours
(defined in 3.5 in Terms and Conditions)

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 50% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

You can head over to our general Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us for assistance.