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  • Park-To-Park Ticket Required
    To access the Hogwarts Express™ to ride between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™
  • Supervising Companion Required
    Under 48” (122 cm) Requires Supervising Companion
  • Ride Type
    Kid Friendly
  • Express Pass
    Universal Express Pass
  • Rider Safety

Now Departing, London to Hogsmeade™.

Ride the Hogwarts Express™ from King’s Cross Station in the London area of Universal Studios Florida to Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal Islands of Adventure. Walk straight through a solid brick wall onto Platform 9 ¾™ and travel through the British countryside. You never know who—or what—you’ll see flying, swooping, or lurking outside your window.

Hogwarts Express™ Trip Tip Image train in the station.
Trip Tip

Travel Park-to-Park

You'll need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts Express™ and travel between Hogsmeade™ in Universal Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida. Additional Restrictions Apply.
Hogwarts Express™ King's Cross Station Fast Facts Image 2 of the interior train station sign inside the station platform area.
Fast Fact

Same Time Next Year

Each fall term, students traveling to Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from King's Cross Station catch the Hogwarts Express™ on September 1st.

Explore Map

A family skips the regular lines, rushing toward the Universal Express ride entrance.
Trip Tip

Get to the Fun Faster with Universal Express Pass

You can skip the regular lines* at most of your favorite rides and attractions, including select rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ in Three Different Theme Parks (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ opens at Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025).

*Valid theme park admission required. Restrictions apply.