10 Must-See Harry Potter Sights

Alyssa Hollingsworth | July 4, 2016

2. Jacobite Train

Speaking of tickets and trains, let’s talk about the Jacobite. Far, far north of London, this steam engine runs the route between Fort William and Mallaig in Scotland. This line was used in the Harry Potter films whenever the kiddos are heading to Hogwarts. It also happens to be one of the acclaimed best scenic train routes in all of Europe.

Though you can take a normal, boring train on the same journey for around £12, it’s worth the extra money to take the steam engine if you can spare it. The slow pace of this train really lets you enjoy the wonders of the Highland landscape. You’ll probably be surrounded by other fans, who might just pop a bottle of something bubbly and toast, “T’ ’Arry!”

If you’re on a budget, you can take the Jacobite to the first stop, which will get you past the famous aqueduct where Harry and Ron almost died in the car misadventure. Or, take it all the way to Mallaig before catching an inexpensive Muggle train back.

Pro tip: Sit on the left-hand side on the way to Mallaig for the best views.

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