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West Highland Line Experience

Jacobite Express Steam Train on the West Highland Line

Best Time To Go

The Jacobite Express runs from late March to October

Why not...

order champagne on the train for a special celebration?

Prices From

£395

No of Nights

2
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Jacobite Express Steam Train on the West Highland Line

West Highland Line Experience

Best Time To Go

The Jacobite Express runs from late March to October

Why not...

order champagne on the train for a special celebration?

Prices From

£395

No of Nights

2

Relive the age of steam with a first class trip on the Jacobite Express.

The West Highland Line is renowned world over for its engineering and glorious scenery, with a route that brings new and stunning views at every turn. Indeed the line from Glasgow to Mallaig has been voted the World’s Best Rail Journey, by readers of the travel Magazine Wanderlust. Combine a nostalgic trip in first class comfort with two nights’ dinner bed and breakfast at a gem of a Highland hotel.

Why not try our First-Class Jacobite Express Short Break with the option to be based in Fort William or Inverness? Availability is strictly limited aboard the Jacobite Express steam train so book early to secure your preferred dates.

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Steam Train Trip from Fort William to Mallaig Return

Sustainable Travel

This holiday is part of our ever-growing collection of public transport based holidays, enabling you to reach destinations around Scotland without the need to drive. We feel strongly that true sustainability also means promoting and helping to maintain a way of life in areas where the economic benefit of tourism can make a genuine difference to the local community, which is why we have used locally-owned small accommodation on this holiday.

Location

This holiday is based just outside the West Highland village of Spean Bridge, and you can choose to travel here by road, or follow the length of the West Highland Rail Line, starting at Glasgow.

Indeed you can also take the Caledonian Sleeper Service from London.

We can arrange train tickets from any UK mainline station as well transfers between the station and hotel.


Pricing

£425 per person in March & April, £445 in October, £495 per person for May to September.

The price is based on two people sharing a double/twin room ensuite for two nights on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. Included in the price is a first class day return on the Jacobite Steam train. The single supplement for this holiday is an additional £80 per night.

We can also arrange for return rail travel on the West Highland Line from Glasgow to Spean Bridge, and taxi transfers to and from Fort William for the Jacobite, for an additional £120 per person.

You may also choose to stay an extra night at the hotel and explore more of the local area for £145 per person per night, including dinner, bed & breakfast, based on two sharing.

Children sharing a family room start from £170 per child, including children’s tea at the hotel and the return trip on the Jacobite.

Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.


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West Highland Line Experience

This holiday can be arranged from late March to October. In 2024, the Jacobite Steam train will run from the 28th March until the 25th October. Outside these dates the same route can be booked, but a standard train service operates.

Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.

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