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London Kings Cross

Address

London Kings Cross station
Euston Road
London
Greater London
N1 9AL
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Station information

Facilities

Staffing level

Full time

Cash Machines

Baby Changing

Cafe/Bar

Left Luggage

Self-Service Fastticket

Accessibility

Step Free Access

There is level access to all platforms. Lifts provided between concourse & Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.

Accessible Ticket Machines

One London North Eastern Railway machine inside the travel centre and one London North Eastern Railway machine outside the travel centre and are DDA compliant.  There is a lowered ticket machine at this station.

Staff Help Available

Opening hours
Monday - Friday
05:00 - 01:36
Saturday
05:00 - 00:36
Sunday
05:30 - 01:36

Help is available at the Rail Information Point in the centre of the concourse, station help points or from any member of staff.

Disability assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Kings Cross Information Point in the centre of the Main Concourse, station help points or from any member of staff. 

It is preferred if disabled assistance is booked 24hours in advance by using the following numbers of your relevant train operator:

London North Eastern Railway - 03457 225 225 [Option 3 then Option 4]  textphone 0800 975 1052 or you can complete the web form at www.lner.co.uk/customer-service/contact-us/assisted-travel/  Open Monday - Saturday 08:00-20:00, Sunday 10:00-20:00  

Hull Trains - FREEPHONE 0800 316 1323

Grand Central - 08440 8110 072 

Great Northern - 0800 0582 844


Customer Help Points

Customer help points are available at the platforms and at the taxi rank as well as using the rail information point at the centre of the main concourse.

Waiting Room

Opening hours
Monday - Friday
06:00 - 23:30
Saturday
06:00 - 22:30
Sunday
07:45 - 23:30

Toilets

The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.

Wheelchairs Available

Ramp For Train Access

Induction Loop

Impaired Mobility Set Down

There are 3 disabled spaces with 1 hour parking outside Kings Cross station on Pancras road. There is a help point here that can be used to request disability assistance from these spaces.

There is a Disabled Meeting Point on the station concourse (near the Customer Information desk) where disabled passengers coming into the station can be picked up.

Car Parking

Car Parking

Station Car Park

Spaces - 322
Charges
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Car set down / Pick up

Cars can pick-up and set down on Pancras Road. You cannot leave your vehicle unattended.

Sat-nav postcode: N1C 4TB

Pancras Road is one-way and can only be accessed from Euston Road.

Car Park

The car park is behind St Pancras International station on Pancras Road, which runs between London King's Cross and London St Pancras International stations.

Parking charges

Transport

Bus/Travel link

There are bus stops in streets surrounding the station on Euston Road, Goods Way and York Way. More details at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/KGX.pdf

Accessibility on London Buses

All Transport for London buses are accessible by step free access on Transport for London's website https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/wheelchair-access-and-avoiding-stairs

More information about Transport for London buses can be found at https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/ 

Taxi Rank

The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.

First Class

First Class Lounge

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
07:00 - 21:25
Saturday
08:00 - 20:15
Sunday
09:00 - 20:15

Location: Next to Waitrose

Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:

  • Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  • Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
  • Any LNER First Class packages
  • First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  • LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  • LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  • LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  • LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  • Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  • Weekend First

 

Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges

Facilities: Toilets/TV/Air charge for mobile phones
Refreshments: Complimentary selection of hot and cold drinks and light snacks available
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: No

Travel centre opening hours

Monday - Friday
06:00 - 22:00
Saturday
06:00 - 22:00
Sunday
07:45 - 22:00
In the Main Concourse opposite the shops

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Related FAQs

Does the station have cycle storage?

Feel free to travel to London King’s Cross by bike where you’ll find 204 sheltered cycle stands protected by CCTV on Platforms 1, 8 & 9.

Where can I find the rail replacement services?

Looking for a rail replacement? You can find out what you need to do on this page.

Where is the nearest taxi rank?

Need to hire a taxi to go to your next destination? You’ll find the rank on Pancras Road, just outside the station.

Are bus services available from the station?

There are plenty of nearby bus stops, especially close to the station on Euston Rd and York Way. You’ll discover every bus in London has a low floor if you normally struggle with accessibility. There will also be wheelchair space and an access ramp. We’d recommend the CityMapper app to help you around London!

Is there airport connectivity from the station?

If you’re planning a plane journey then you can connect to London's five international airports in under 60 minutes from London King’s Cross. This includes direct connections to Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick.

Are there barriers at London King’s Cross station?

Yes. When you visit London King’s Cross station there are both ticket inspectors and barriers, it’s quick and easy to get through the ticket gates, scan your eTicket or insert your paper ticket to get through. If you need help the station staff will be on hand.

Is there luggage storage at London King’s Cross station?

For convenience, you can pre-book storage for your heavy, awkward or high-value luggage at Excess Baggage Co near the entrance to platform 9. Luggage storage is available Monday to Sunday, 07:00 – 23:00.

How can I contact lost property at London King’s Cross station?

If you’ve lost something at London King’s Cross station, items handed in are kept at the left luggage office which is open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00. Items left on trains are kept by the train company but in both cases you can contact lost property.

Is London King’s Cross station open 24 hours?

The station is open when trains are running from early in the morning to late at night. The Travel Centre has the following opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:36, Saturday 05:00 - 00:36, Sunday 05:30 - 01:36.

How far is London King’s Cross station from the city centre?

London King’s Cross station is based close to many popular destinations. We’d recommend the city mapper app to help you get around.

What is there to do near London King’s Cross station?

In short, there’s plenty to do in England’s capital city. To see some of the many options why not check out this guide?