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Loch Ness Tour: Jacobite Train & Scenic Views
3.0
8 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a magical journey through Scotland’s landscapes, ride the Jacobite Steam Train, and explore iconic sites from Harry Potter. Book your adventure today.
Embark on a magical journey through Scotland’s landscapes, ride the Jacobite Steam Train, and explore iconic sites from Harry Potter. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Ness - The journey begins in Inverness, heading to Loch Ness for a photo opportunity at the Urquhart Castle viewpoint.
- Commando Memorial - The next stop is the Commando Memorial viewpoint, where visitors can take photos and learn about its historical significance.
- Jacobite Steam Train - Following this, enjoy a ride on the renowned…
- Loch Ness - The journey begins in Inverness, heading to Loch Ness for a photo opportunity at the Urquhart Castle viewpoint.
- Commando Memorial - The next stop is the Commando Memorial viewpoint, where visitors can take photos and learn about its historical significance.
- Jacobite Steam Train - Following this, enjoy a ride on the renowned Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express! Experience an unforgettable trip from Fort William to Mallaig, soaking in the stunning landscapes, before having some leisure time in Mallaig.
- Mallaig - Upon arrival in Mallaig after the steam train ride, it’s time for a lunch break. This is a great chance to taste some Scottish seafood and appreciate the coastal scenery.
- Glenfinnan - The tour then proceeds to Glenfinnan, where there’s an opportunity to climb to the viewpoint for a view of Loch Shiel, famous from the Harry Potter films.
- Fort Augustus - The adventure continues in Fort Augustus, a delightful village located at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Here, visitors can explore the Caledonian Canal and learn about Nessie.
- Suidhe Viewpoint - The second-to-last stop is the remarkable Suidhe Viewpoint, where there’s a brief pause to stretch and capture a quick photo.
- Dores Beach - The final destination of the tour is the charming Dores Beach.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned mini coach
- Local English-speaking Guide
- Jacobite Steam Train one-way ticket (Fort William to Mallaig)
- Air-conditioned mini coach
- Local English-speaking Guide
- Jacobite Steam Train one-way ticket (Fort William to Mallaig)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Toilets on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Toilets on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an awe-inspiring full-day tour of Loch Ness and the West Coast, where you’ll be captivated by the stunning landscapes. Delight in the sight of ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, and breathtaking beaches, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent Scottish wilderness. The highlight of this adventure is a magical 2-hour journey on the…
Embark on an awe-inspiring full-day tour of Loch Ness and the West Coast, where you’ll be captivated by the stunning landscapes. Delight in the sight of ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, and breathtaking beaches, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent Scottish wilderness. The highlight of this adventure is a magical 2-hour journey on the Jacobite Steam Train, taking you across the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct, famously featured in the Harry Potter films. This remarkable experience promises to envelop you in the rich history and natural splendor of Scotland.
- Full-day exploration of Loch Ness and the West Coast
- Enjoy a 2-hour ride on the renowned Jacobite Steam Train
- Witness the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct from Harry Potter
- Explore ancient ruins and stunning beaches along the route
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control.
Location
15 Union St
Union Street
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Katherine_l
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing! - This was an outstanding trip worth every penny! The guide was amazing. The driver was wonderful, everything was easy and well organized. The train was a really neat experience. The sites were beautiful. I would go on this trip again tomorrow.
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Kristel
Jul 19, 2025
Nice tour in beautiful landscape - It was a nice ride. We stopped at several places to look at the view and take pictures. The guide talked all the time and was very knowledgeable. The train ride was fun, very warm but nice.
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Jeffrey_d
Aug 31, 2025
Loch Ness & Jacobite Steam Train Tour - Weather will have a big effect on the tour especially what you can see through the train windows. Our tour guide, Karen, was excellent. She was very accommodating to the members on the tour. The tour is ALL DAY.
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Theresa_k
Sep 21, 2025
Disappointed - Our Driver, Ian, was wonderful. Very informative and the scenery was beautiful, but we didn’t get the Jacobite train experience as part of the tour due to a train out of service.
That was very disappointing. We realize this was out of Ian’s control and not his fault but it left many of us upset. I would still recommend this tour and hope they had a better experience.
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Marion_h
Jun 26, 2025
LONG day and not a steam train at all! - Our tour guide Sonia was absolutely incredible! Knowledgeable, friendly, and personable for the entire day! There are two reasons I’m not giving it five stars, however:
1) This was advertised as the Jacobite Steam Train, which we were very much looking forward to and was the primary reason we booked this experience, but it was not a steam train at all. Very disappointing.
2) It was booked as a 10 hour tour, and ended up actually being a 12 hour tour. While the Scottish countryside is absolutely lovely, 12 hours is a substantially long time, and those extra two hours felt like a lot. More importantly, this also meant we got back into Inverness after most of the kitchens had closed at 9pm for the evening. There were a few restaurants we were interested in trying, and they were all closed by the time we showed up at 9:45pm! We ended up getting the last two pizzas available at a pub - which were delicious, but not at all our original plan.
Viator - It would have been nice to be notified in advance about either or both of these issues. We realize some things are out of your control - but advance notification helps travelers make or adapt their plans - and there’s no reason this information could not have been communicated in advance. We were told it hasn’t been a steam train for quite awhile now. Further, it’s clear you combined the 10 hour and the 12 hour tours you sell - but we chose the 10 hour one intentionally around dinner plans in Inverness.
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Markstefanw
Aug 29, 2025
Rather tourist nub - The railway line is really top. Unfortunately, I would rather call the Jacobite Train itself Disappointing. The operator WestCoast Railway charges far more than twice the price of the normal train, which also runs exactly the same route several times a day. That would still be appropriate if the train were actually pulled by steam locomotive. But it often won't, but indirectly diesel locomotive. Calling WestCoast as part of our month-long pre-booked journey revealed at the end of August 2025 that they were currently having problems with one of the two locomotives, which could just happen. If at least the wagons or the staff had even a slight resemblance to the Harry Potter style, these are instead, at least in the 2nd class, old ordinary wide-body wagons. As we already noticed the lack of steam locomotive on the morning of our 17:00 trip from Mallaig to Fort William, we wanted to change to the 14:10 train with steam locomotive. As many guests had continued to take the ferry to Skye, there were free seats. However, despite our complaint, they wanted to sell us again only at full price . A real outrage, I think. No goodwill or explanations, let alone a credit note. There was not even any information before the trip about the failure of the steam locomotive. We can only recommend to take the normal train, which is at least modern equipped. By the way, the steam locomotives used are not the locomotive from the movies! It's in the museum in London... so that's quite a tourist nub in part. Unfortunately because the track would give it away to make it really good as a real Potter train!!!
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Wayne
Aug 31, 2025
Waste of money - Steam train with modern carriages in bad condition. Bought 2 Harry Potter chocolate frogs which were $20 Aus dollars. The whole trip was a complete rip off of the tourist. Very disappointing. Nothing at all like Puffy Billy.
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Guido
Jul 22, 2025
Bad, very expensive for what it offers, tiring - Train not steam but diesel before disappointment, travel basically by bus, train only 1 hour and 20 '. Total tour duration 12 hours to see the nothingness.
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