Scotland · Scenic day train
The Jacobite
When does the Jacobite steam train run in 2027?
The 2026 season ended on 23 October. West Coast Railways shows 2027 morning trains from 5 April to 29 October; booking was not open yet when we checked.
We checked this with West Coast Railways on 29 Oct 2026. Dates, times and prices change: check westcoastrailways.co.uk ↗ before you book or travel.
A steam train over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which featured in the Harry Potter films, from Fort William to Mallaig and back.
- Takes
- About 2 h each way
- Distance
- about 68 km
- From
- Fort William
- To
- Mallaig
- Operator
- West Coast Railways
When it runs
- Runs
- Every day in season. 2027 morning trains: 5 April to 29 October.
- Takes
- About 2 hours each way, Fort William to Mallaig and back.
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Before you go
- Return tickets onlyIt is a heritage excursion, not part of normal rail tickets.
- Steam or dieselWest Coast Railways says a heritage diesel may replace steam when the fire risk is high.
- Booking2027 tickets were coming soon when we checked on 29 October 2026.
Good to know
When does the Jacobite run in 2027?
West Coast Railways shows morning trains from 5 April to 29 October 2027.
Is the Jacobite the Harry Potter train?
It crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which featured in the Harry Potter films.
Can you use a normal rail ticket?
No. It is a heritage excursion with return tickets only.
More famous journeys nearby
Checked on 29 Oct 2026 with westcoastrailways.co.uk. Direct trains from our own timetable data.