Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station averaged 23.1 minutes, peaking at 75. That is the 7th longest queue of 15 tracked rides in the park — about level with the park average of 21.9 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 19.7 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 25.3.

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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 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
19.7 min
Monday
23.5 min
Tuesday
23.2 min
Wednesday
23.7 min
Thursday
24.3 min
Friday
21.7 min
Saturday
25.3 min
28-day average
23.1 min
Longest wait recorded
75 min
Past week vs. before
+26% (27.3 min)

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 23.1 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 75 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?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 19.7 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 25.3 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 26% over the past week, averaging 27.3 minutes compared with 21.6 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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