Can you eat on The Jacobite train?
Can you eat on The Jacobite train? All our standard class passengers travel in refurbished vintage Mark I or Mark II coaches and will be seated around tables for 4. Please note that no food or drinks are included in this class of travel. You will have access to the buffet carriage for the purchase of teas, coffees, and light snacks.
Can you go one way on The Jacobite train?
You can ride the Jacobite Express one way between Fort William and Mallaig, or choose a round-trip ticket that allows for an hour and a half to explore Mallaig before the return journey. Advance booking is highly recommended?a very limited number of same-day tickets are available.
What class is The Jacobite train?
The train consists of first and standard class coaches. The coaches are all ex- British Railways' 1960s Mark 1s.
Do I need to book ferry from Mallaig to Skye?
Our Journey PlannerGet the ferry to Skye from Mallaig on the mainland, or Lochmaddy from North Uist and Tarbert (Harris) from Harris. Vehicle reservations are recommended on these routes. You can book travel online, and when you do, you'll immediately receive an eTicket direct to your inbox - ready to board..
Is The Jacobite worth it?
The train journey is regarded as one of the best in the world so it's worthy of being a bucket list activity in its own right. That being said, if it's just a good photo of the Jacobite train passing over the viaduct you want, then I recommend getting the ScotRail train to Glenfinnan and waiting at the viewpoint.
What is Mallaig famous for?
Mallaig is a port in Morar, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. It faces Skye from across the Sound of Sleat. The local railway station is the terminus of the West Highland Line, and the town is linked to Fort William by the A830 road – the Road to the Isles.
Does the train from Fort William to Mallaig go over the viaduct?
You can ride the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, or you can watch it go by across the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct.