Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station averaged 36 minutes, peaking at 160. That is the 13th longest queue of 24 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 34.4 minutes. Wednesdays have been quietest at 26.8 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 48.1.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- No height requirement
- Intensity
- Gentle
- Type
- Transport
- Ride length
- 4 min
- Best for ages
- 0+
- Rider Switch
- Not available
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair / easy transfer
- Gets you wet
- No
Magical train journey between parks with moving scenery and Harry Potter characters.
Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station FAQs
How long is the wait for Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station?
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station has averaged 36 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 160 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station?
Wednesday has been the quietest day, averaging 26.8 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 48.1 minutes. Riding first thing after Universal Studios Orlando opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station?
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.
How long is Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station?
The ride itself lasts about 4 minutes. It is a transport rated gentle for intensity.
Are waits for Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station getting longer?
Waits are up 36% over the past week, averaging 45 minutes compared with 33.2 minutes over the preceding weeks.
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