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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

Climb Aboard to Continue the Journey.

Travel between King's Cross Station in the London area of Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal Islands of Adventure. Each way is a different experience. From the thrill of walking through Platform 9 ¾™ to seeing characters and creatures featured in the films, this is not your everyday train ride. Additional restrictions apply.

A conductor stands in front of the Hogwarts Express™ in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™
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Your Complete Guide to the Hogwarts Express™

No matter which land within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ you start in (Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida or Hogsmeade™ village in Universal Islands of Adventure), you’ll be riding along with Harry Potter™ and his friends to or from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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 Fast Fact Image 1 Dementor on the train.
Fast Fact

The Dementors' Debut

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™, Harry first encounters the Dementors™ when they board the Hogwarts Express™ looking for Sirius Black™.
Hogwarts Express™ Fast Fact Image 2 in Hogsmeade Station.
Fast Fact

A Fortuitous First Journey

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™, Harry Potter™ meets his two best friends, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™, on his first journey to Hogwarts™ on the Hogwarts Express™.
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.