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London King's Cross station

At a glance

Location

Euston Road
London
Greater London
N1 9AL

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Help points

On all platforms, taxi rank and information point centre of main concourse.

Toilets

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

Lifts

Step free access to all platforms.

Transport links

Taxis and accessible taxis available, also metro and tube.

Shops

Various coffee shops, food and retail outlets available for refereshments and shopping.

Opening times

Travel Centre

Moday - Friday: 06:00 - 22:00

 

Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00

 

Sunday: 07:45 - 22:00

 

Located on main concourse.

 

Please note alchohol is not allowed at this station on Saturday evenings between 18:00 and 01:00.

London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

Friday 12 Jan 2024
From
£40.20
330% greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Leeds

Friday 5 Jan 2024
From
£25.40
330% greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Newcastle

Friday 5 Jan 2024
From
£28.90
330% greener than a car

Did you know?

First Class Lounge

Wait in comfort before travelling in our First Class lounges.

First Class Lounges

Help Is On Hand

Our staff are happy to help. Book in advance or go to a customer information point on the day.

Assisted Travel

Luggage

Make everyone’s journey comfortable by not exceeding your luggage allowance and storing your bags in the correct places onboard.

Luggage

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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?

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