Category Glenfinnan & Steam Train Tours from Edinburgh

Glenfinnan and the Jacobite steam train sit deep into a Highland route from Edinburgh. Confirm whether the trip rides the train, watches it cross the viaduct or simply visits the viewpoint.

Edinburgh · GLENFINNAN & STEAM TRAIN TOURS FROM EDINBURGH

The 15 Best Jacobite Steam Train & Glenfinnan Viaduct Trips

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The steam train over the Glenfinnan Viaduct is the West Highlands at their most cinematic. Compare the best Jacobite steam train and Glenfinnan trips from Edinburgh: which put you on the train itself, which watch it cross from the viewpoint, how long the day runs, and what each costs.

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip - Glencoe and Fort William: Skyfall filming, 1692 context, and Ben Nevis air

1.Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,657 reviews · from $62Our pick

Guided Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct views plus Harry Potter and Skyfall filming stops.

“The trip was amazing and we covered all the places that we wanted to in our day trip. Special thanks to our tour guide, Ewan, who gave a good description of the spots and with an amazing sense of humor which kept us laughing all along the way!”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Callander stop: stretch, photos, and snack strategy

2.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

A 12-hour coach day from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with Jacobite train views when running.

“This is a great way to see the main sights of the highlands. Our tour guide, Anthony, was wonderful. Our bus had an unforeseen maintenance problem, which delayed us by several hours, but Anthony kept spirits high despite the difficulties. Even though my trip went awry, I would still highly recommend”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - Callander stop: stretch, photos, and snack strategy

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Day 2: Isle of Skye Bridge, Portree Lunch, Quiraing, and Eilean Donan Views

4.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Culloden, with a live guide and lots of photo stops, no rental car needed.

“Our experience was a bit unique- our trip was derailed by Storm Amy. One day had to be canceled and a lot of the stops were closed along the way due to the power system being down. That being said, our tour guide, Ryan was amazing! We are so lucky that he was our guide through it all. He went out of his way to make extra stops and make the experience still memorable even though we didn’t get to go to Skye. He was a great story teller and shared knowledge throughout the drive. He made the best of our trip and kept us informed, safe, and entertained throughout…”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Callander Break: The Highlands Gateway Stop That Resets You

5.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

A fast, one-day coach loop from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with film spots and expert stories.

“Had a very good experience with Timberbush and Mohammad, our driver/guide for the day who was very calm and dedicated and he has done his job quite well. Timberbush was the only service provider who allows kids under 5 for the trip and we really appreciate their service.”

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Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Riding the coach route north, with Forth Bridge in the mix

3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day 2 on Skye: Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock waterfall views, and Dunvegan Castle

From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train - Price and what you really pay for at $80

8.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80

Ride the Jacobite train through Glenfinnan, spot Loch Shiel and other Harry Potter filming sites, and tour Scotland from Edinburgh.

“Magical Highlands Tour/Harry Potter Train I was traveling with my mom for the last two weeks and out of all the tours we've done, this one was best! And it is LARGELY because of our tour guide, Brendan or "B-Dog". He is extremely knowledgeable about Scottish history, as well as Harry Potter facts (he admitted to not being a big fan of the franchise but still remembered so much!), which is why we originally booked this tour. We rode on the Jacobite Train and it PALED in comparison to Brendan and his love and enthusiasm for Scotland. He not only shared what was historically known, but also local knowledge, his…”

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From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour - Leaving Edinburgh by bus: the drive is part of the show

9.Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 662 reviews · 13 hours · from $268

A long but rewarding Highlands day from Edinburgh, combining the Jacobite Steam Train on the Hogwarts Express route with Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor views.

“Karis was a fabulous guide and driver! She engaged the group throughout the day and pointed out interesting sights during the very long day of driving and sight seeing. Honestly, she really made the day for us. We enjoyed all the Harry Potter and other film and tv references along with historical information. She did a great job of balancing information with quiet time and music. The tour starts exactly on time! This made us feel like our time was important (but vital for others to know that being on time is necessary). One other thing to note for other Americans is that the tour bus was smaller than others…”

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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour - Balquhidder coffee stop: your quick Highland reset before Glencoe

10.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 588 reviews · from $63

Edinburgh day trip to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and the Commando Memorial, with Pitlochry breaks and Hairy Coo guide stories.

“It was absolutely incredible. Lucky was a PHENOMENAL tour guide, making multiple unplanned stops along the way and really making sure we got the most out of the day, all while keeping us laughing, engaged, and having the most fun!! It is a very very long journey and you spend a lot of time on the road, however the views are so gorgeous and the stories/information provided fills the time so well you don’t even notice!!! You get out of it what you put in!!! The viaduct and surrounding area was stunning and the viewpoint from the hillside was amazing. Wish a steam train came through rather than a diesel…”

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From Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

From Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express - Pitlochry and the Cairngorm edge on a long, scenic drive

11.2-Day Highlands Tour with Hogwarts Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 428 reviews · 35 hours · from $481

Bus through Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Loch Ness, then ride the Jacobite steam train through Glenfinnan for the Hogwarts Express magic.

“The tour guide Steven B was an excellent guide. He was excellent in giving out the history in a very nice way. He was also ready to answer any questions from all of us on the tour. He was also very friendly. loved all the places we toured. Scotland is truly a beautiful place .”

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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour - Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Trossachs: Balquhidder, Stirling, and the Kelpies

12.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

See Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe, Ben Nevis area, and Pitlochry on a 12-hour Highlands day tour from Edinburgh with live storytelling.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time! Apparently we went on a fairly busy day, so there were a lot of buses on the road, but our driver, Peter, was fantastic. He was a ton of fun, told great stories, and was a heck of a driver. We got beautiful views of the Highlands as we drove through, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct was an absolute highlight, especially since they purposely timed the tour to coincide with the passing of the train, and leaving enough time to walk around and find the best vantage point. I would absolutely recommend this tour!”

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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh


13.Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $1,330

5 days from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Skye, with Jacobite Steam Train, Loch Ness cruise, castles, and whisky, plus B&B stays.

“We had a great guide which made all the difference. We saw Loch Ness, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, the Jacobite Steam Train, the Kelpies, the battlefield of the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and many other awesome sites. All were impressive! In addition, our hotel accommodations were good and some were excellent. More rest stops on some routes would have been helpful. We also had a great group with whom we enjoyed travelling for the five days. We highly recommend this tour of Scotland.”

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2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh - Day 1 Stops: Pitlochry, Clava Cairns, Culloden, and Loch Ness by Cruise

14.2-Day Jacobite Experience including the Hogwarts Express from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $492

Two days in the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with Culloden, Loch Ness, and the Jacobite Hogwarts Express train to Mallaig.

“Great sights! Fergie was a great guide, even helped me prepare for driving my rental car on the "wrong" side of the road. Was very helpful, informative, and entertainimg but the main attraction was the incredible train ride! AMAZING views and experience!”

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6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional ‘Hogwarts Express’

6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional 'Hogwarts Express' - Day 1: Kelpies, Glencoe drama, and a Loch Ness moment that feels more than touristy

15.6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional ‘Hogwarts Express’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 days (approx.)

6-day Outer Hebrides and Skye tour from Edinburgh with B&B and ferries included, plus optional Jacobite Hogwarts Express steam train add-on.

“Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.”

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