London King's Cross
The southern terminus of the East Coast Main Line, with its 2012 western concourse now one of the most photographed pieces of modern architecture in Britain — and Platform 9¾ around the corner.
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About London King's Cross
The southern terminus of the East Coast Main Line, with its 2012 western concourse now one of the most photographed pieces of modern architecture in Britain — and Platform 9¾ around the corner.
Operators serving this station
Where you can go from here
Practical notes
- St Pancras International is 100 metres away for Eurostar
- Underground: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria
- Left luggage and step-free access throughout
- Arrive 20 minutes early on Friday evenings
Allow more time than you think
Platform numbers at British terminals are frequently announced under ten minutes before departure, and ticket barriers add another few minutes at peak. Twenty minutes at a major station is comfortable; ten is a sprint.
Travelling from London King's Cross
Tickets are sold by the train operators and by National Rail retailers. Where more than one operator serves your route, their fares are set independently, so it is worth checking each rather than assuming they match.
Want to talk through the options first? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 — free, and no obligation.
Platform counts, operator lists and facilities reflect our understanding at the time of publication and change without notice.
