Where is the real Hogwarts train station?

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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Goathland Train Station, Yorkshire Located in the North York Moors, Goathland Train Station was the filming location for the Hogwarts station, Hogsmeade. Fans will remember the Hogwarts Express pulling into Goathland, as Hagrid welcomed the first years and led them across the lake to the castle.

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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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Harry Potter fans can hop aboard the famous steam train and imagine it's taking them all the way to Hogwarts! Enjoy an authentic recreation of Platform 9 ¾, complete with the luggage trolley disappearing into the platform wall.

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Kings Cross Station and St. Pancras International are two separate stations, leading to different retailers. They're just across the road from each other.

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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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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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Hogwarts Express Closing for Brief Refurbishment in December 2023. Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando will close for a brief refurbishment in December 2023.

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You cannot purchase a single ticket just to ride the Hogwarts Express, so technically 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, so make sure you are buying the right ticket if you're wanting to ride it.

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