Rail journey · Scotland
The Jacobite Steam Train
The heritage steam service over the Glenfinnan Viaduct — the Fort William to Mallaig stretch of the West Highland Line in steam-hauled form, running most springs and summers.
The Jacobite Steam Train · S. Perquin · CC BY-SA 4.0
The ride
What you'll see
The route
Station by station
- Fort William FTW
- Glenfinnan GLF
- Arisaig
- Mallaig
Before you go
Good to know
Seats are reservation-only and sell out early in the school holidays.
The regular ScotRail service covers the same route if steam is sold out or out of season.
Stand on the viaduct footpath at Glenfinnan for the classic view — arrive early.
Keep going
In these itineraries
On screen
Seen on screen
Typical times and distances are for guidance only — check the operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- The Jacobite Steam Train — S. Perquin · CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Highland Line — Eric Kilby · CC BY-SA 4.0
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