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Does platform 9 3 4 really exist?

Located in King's Cross Station, London's Platform 9 ¾ is quite possibly the most famous railway platform in the world – and it doesn't even exist. (Well, not really…) Based off of Harry Potter series, Platform 9 ¾ is a fictional train platform located in King's Cross Station in London.



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King's Cross station was built in 1851–52 as the London terminus of the Great Northern Railway (GNR), and was the fifth London terminal to be constructed.

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The Hogsmeade village train station was filmed in the picturesque Yorkshire village of Goathland, but when the Harry Potter train is seen travelling over the rail bridge to Hogwarts in the films, it's actually the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train that you're seeing on its way over the magnificent 21-arched Glenfinnan ...

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Featured in the movies, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Jacobite steam train featured as the Hogwarts Express, which saw Harry, Ron and Hermione travel from London's King's Cross Station Platform 9¾ to Hogsmeade Station at the start of the school term.

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Okay witches and wizards, did you know that you can ride a real life Hogwarts Express in Scotland? It's called The Jacobite steam train that takes you on a journey through the Scottish Highlands and you can see many Harry Potter filming locations in the process.

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Cecil Court, London Thanks to Cecil Court's narrow nature, as well as the beautiful pastel shop façades, it's no surprise that many people believe this secret London location served as (at least part of) the inspiration for Diagon Alley.

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Yes, there are. Some people are comfortable changing in their cabins, but others change in the bathrooms. It is a long journey, so there are toilets, definitely.

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct Viewpoint Trail: You can take a hike up to the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint from the carpark to get up close to the bridge and get those iconic Hogwarts Express Shots!

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Q: How much does it cost to ride the Hogwarts Express? A: While it will cost you a park-to-park ticket, it does not cost any extra. You will never have to purchase a ticket to ride only the Hogwarts Express.

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