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Top 6 Train Experiences in Edinburgh

6 tours  ·  from $80 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 train experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day one: Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, and the Hogwarts Express
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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926Our pick

Ride the Jacobite steam train, explore Skye, and see Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Eilean Donan Castle on a practical 3-day tour from Edinburgh.

“Isle of Skye is a gorgeous area .....lots of scenery (especially when it's sunny.... we were very lucky!) Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, despite the fact that she had only been driving this route for @ 6 months! Despite the long distance riding in a bus, I would definitely recommend this trip as a way to get out of the city and see the spectacular countryside of Scotland!”

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From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train - Crossing Rannoch Moor and entering Glencoe
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From Edinburgh: Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

2.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

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

Review of the Edinburgh Highlands tour with the Jacobite steam train, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Harry Potter sites, Glencoe, and practical booking tips.

“Must do trip when in Edinburgh! Not just for Harry Potter fans, but also for Highland enthusiasts, because of the amazing views from the train. Our guide Ian was funny, gave a lot of information about the history of Scotland, and made the trip a wholesome experience for everyone on the bus (even when other passengers were late for the bus despite Ian's repeated warnings to get to the bus on time). This trip was well worth the price.”

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Scotland in 5 Days Including Jacobite Steam Train from Edinburgh

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

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

See Scotland’s Highlands, Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, and the Jacobite Steam Train on a five-day guided trip from Edinburgh.

“Tour guide was friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable and welcoming to all. Great for families, couples or traveling friends. We stayed in lovely BnBs and always had something to do wether it was with the group on the road or in the evenings by ourselves.”

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The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey - Fort William and the Jacobite Steam Train
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The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

4.The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $262

Review of Gray Line Scotland’s 13.5-hour Highland tour from Edinburgh, with the Jacobite Steam Train, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and Pitlochry.

“Tour guide: probably a nice person. Awful tour guide. Especially for a 'Harry Potter' themed journey. Failed to point out any significant relation between the highlands, train and movie (and/or didn't follow the expected highlighted scenes mentioned on the tour website). An unimpressive "quiz" was conducted, but was quite pointless because the bridal group in the back half of the coach were scathingly obnoxious, rude and so irritating to spend 13 hours with. Nothing the tour guide said could be heard and she ("Bob") did nothing to account for the half of the bus who were trying to listen. Maybe asking them to keep it down a bit would have…”

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4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included) - Day 1: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Fort Augustus
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4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train - Day two: the Isle of Skye at a useful pace
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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train

6.Isle of Skye, Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · from $504

Three days from Edinburgh to Skye, Loch Ness and Glen Coe, with the Jacobite Steam Train, hostel stays and a lively Highland guide.

“This trip will always remain a special memory for me. We visited many stunning places, but what truly made the experience fantastic was our guide and driver, Tiegan. Their energy and passion really added to the journey. We covered a total of 18 locations, some in detail and others as quick photo stops. Isle of Skye is beautiful. Tiegan shared numerous facts and stories throughout, and their storytelling kept everyone engaged for all three days. The trip is definitely worth the price, though it’s worth noting we opted for the hostel, which factored into our evaluation of the cost. It was an incredible experience with a great group, and Tiegan…”

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