The Jacobite
The Jacobite: 2026 Season Update
Following valuable feedback from our passengers and an evaluation of the operational costs associated with our Mark 2 carriages, West Coast Railways has formally approached the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to reinstate our traditional Mark 1 rolling stock. These traditional carriages have been a hallmark of the Jacobite experience for over 25 years, and we know how much our passengers value their classic charm.
DIRECTIONS
By Car
From Carlisle and the south, take the M6 and M74 to Glasgow. Follow the A82 from Glasgow.
From Edinburgh take the M9 to Stirling then the A84, A85 (to Crianlarich) and A82 to Fort William.
From the north: From Aviemore take the A9 and A86 or from Inverness, the A82.
Whilst there is ample parking in Fort William, near the railway station, please allow at least 20 minutes for parking and ticket purchase before the train departs.
Please do not park in the supermarket car park.
The address for the station is; Tom-na-Faire, Station Square, Fort William, Highland, PH33 6EN.
By Train
If travelling by train it is advisable to arrive in Fort William before the day of travel on The Jacobite. (The standard service train from Glasgow arrives later than our 10.15 departure but it may be possible to arrive by using the Scot Rail Sleeper service. Please check before you travel.)
The Jacobite returns to Fort William in time to catch a service train to either Glasgow or Mallaig.
National Rail Enquiries: tel. 03457 48 49 50
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