King’s Cross

King’s Cross has changed so much over the years and is now one of the nicest areas to visit in London. The station is busy but well organised, with clear signs and helpful staff. It’s easy to get around and connect to different trains and the Underground. The surrounding area is full of great places to eat and relax, especially around Granary Square and the canal, which is perfect for a walk. There’s a really nice atmosphere, day and night. Whether you’re travelling or just exploring, King’s Cross is a great place to stop, shop, and enjoy the city.

My recent trip from London's King's Cross station to Edinburgh, Scotland, was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I traveled with LNER (London North Eastern Railway), and the journey, which took approximately five hours, was incredibly smooth. We passed through many beautiful towns and cities along the way. ​The train itself was a highlight. It was clean, well-organized, and comfortable, with plenty of space for luggage, including large suitcases. The staff were all friendly and professional, and I found their service to be excellent. I was also impressed by the on-board amenities, which included two restrooms in each carriage and a well-stocked coffee bar with a good selection of coffee, water, and sandwiches—perfect for a long journey. ​As for King's Cross station, despite the large crowds, the staff managed everything with impressive efficiency. The train departure process was well-organized and easy to navigate. However, I did notice that one of the public restrooms was closed, which led to a very long line for the women's restroom. While this was a minor inconvenience, it didn't detract from an otherwise great experience. ​Overall, I highly recommend this train journey for anyone looking to travel from London to Edinburgh. The comfort of the train and the professionalism of the staff made it a truly enjoyable trip.

As a frequent traveler who considers this area a second home, I’ve been passing through Kings Cross Station a lot recently. It's a bustling and modern hub that handles the high volume of foot traffic with impressive efficiency. The station is clean and well-organized, with clear signage that makes navigating between platforms, the tube, and the many food and drink options a breeze. What stands out most is the blend of old and new. The historical architecture of the main station is beautifully preserved and seamlessly integrated with the contemporary shopping and dining spaces. You can find everything from quick coffee spots to sit-down restaurants, making it a great place to grab a bite before a journey or kill time during a layover. The surrounding area has also seen a huge transformation, with Granary Square just a short walk away offering a nice place to relax by the canal. Overall, Kings Cross is more than just a place to catch a train. It's a destination in its own right—a vibrant and well-managed transport hub that serves its purpose perfectly while offering plenty to see and do. It’s a great example of a modern station done right.

A Portal Reborn King's Cross is not a place you simply pass through; it is a narrative of transformation written in steel, glass, and perpetual motion. The air thrums with the latent energy of ten thousand journeys beginning and ending, a vast, breathless exchange of hellos and goodbyes. The crown, of course, is the majestic sweep of the Western Concourse. Its impossible, flowing canopy of white steel is a frozen galaxy, a cathedral dedicated not to god, but to departure and arrival. Beneath it, the world swirls in a beautiful, orchestrated chaos. Yet, step outside to the regenerated lands behind the station, and you find another world entirely: the calm, canal-side order of Granary Square, with its choreographed fountains and repurposed industrial bones. This is the district’s genius: its layered history is constantly being rewritten. The soot of the Victorian engine is gone, but its spirit—of connection, of industry, of grand endeavour—has been meticulously polished for a new century. You can feel the ghost of the 19th-century navvy in the shadow of the 21st-century tech worker. For the imaginative mind, King's Cross is the ultimate metaphor. It is about potential, about the next chapter. It acknowledges its legendary past (yes, you glance for Platform 9¾ with a smile) but faces steadfastly forward. It is gritty, gleaming, and endlessly compelling—a true 21st-century gateway, proving that even the most functional heart can be reimagined into a vibrant, living soul.

This is a massive transit station with trains departing to all areas of the United Kingdom. It also is connected to a major underground ("the Tube") station with several lines. Needless to say, it's a very busy station that has many shops and restaurants. It's one of the most beautiful stations in London, in my opinion. One of the most interesting claims to fame of this station is that it is home to the 9 3/4 station of Harry Potter fame!

King's Cross Station is a bustling hub, especially during peak hours, but the energy adds to its charm. Despite the crowds, the staff stood out—they were friendly, efficient, and always ready to help.

The station in the heart of London is one of the busiest too. There is the main National rail and the underground, which it does makes it extremely busy. The station is well signposted all around, there are many food shops and other shops in the station and there are public toilets too.

It’s a major transport hub linking London to destinations across the United Kingdom by rail, and Europe via Eurostar. But there’s so much more to King’s Cross than trains. The side-by-side train stations are worth visiting even if you’re not traveling. St Pancras International is one of the most beautiful stations in London both inside and out, and is home to a lot of great shops and cafes. King’s Cross is equally stunning, not least because of its new roof. It also has an underground tunnel that lights up in different colors and is popular for photograph. King’s Cross station is home to Platform 9 3/4 of Harry Potter fame. Visitors from all over the world come to have their photo taken with the sculpture of a luggage cart going through the station wall. There’s also great shopping in King’s Cross. From the shops lining King’s Boulevard to the Harry Potter Shop in King’s Cross station, there’s a lot of variety. There are great markets, too. Their opening hours vary, so make sure to check before you visit. The Real Food Market in King’s Cross has around 40 producers who sell high-quality artisanal produce and prepared foods in the square outside the station each week. and HP fans: do i need to say more?

We visiting King's Cross Station to catch the LNER to Leeds. The station is big and busy, but pretty organized and clean. They had a lot of different shops and eateries that you can spend time at while you wait including some fun things like Platform 9 3/4 and the Harry Potter Store. You'll find crowds of people standing in front of the train postings waiting for their Platform numbers to be updated and to see if there are any delays. Watch out for those around you, there are a lot of clunky suitcases, people wandering and foreign travelers who don't necessarily know what they're doing (like me). There was a lot of security around, but like always watch for pickpocketed and just be aware. We were able to print our prepaid tickets easily from one of the kiosks and explored until it was time to board. When the trains are announced there tends to be a lot of people heading to the platforms at the same time- have your ticket ready! If you have a bigger suitcase head through the accessible/bigger ticket scanner so your bag doesn't get stuck and you don't hold up the line. I would travel again from the station!

I travelled from Edinburgh to London by train. This was my first long train travel experience and it was quite a pleasant one. We used LNER and the train ride was comfortable and easy. We had gorgeous views along the way and were only delayed very slightly due to a track issue. When we arrived, it was very easy to immediately exit the train station and hop onto the underground. We wished we had spent a little time seeing platform 9 3/4, but we had a lot of luggage and didn't want to have to navigate the very busy station.

King's Cross Station, is located in the heart of London, and is a testament of architectural splendor. As one of London's key transportation hub, and taking into consideration how busy it is, our experience was quite good as the station provides a seamless and efficient experience for travelers. King's Cross Station has excellent connectivity. Hosting multiple train lines, including national and international services, it serves as a gateway to various destinations. We travel from London to Edinburgh and the station's staff was exceptionally helpful. The LNER train was horrible. But the station was great. The station's well-organized layout and clear signage make navigation effortless.

King's Cross Station is definitely busy - easy to get lost in the shuffle going from point A to B (and C, D, E...) Platform 9 3/4 is here as well for Potterheads. Bit of a trek to get through, but a great photo op!

This is a beautiful train station. It's very busy. You can walk to St Pancras, where they have Eurostar station. You can easily get the King's Cross St Pancras tube station on the London Underground. There are a lot of food choices.

It's quite a busy station so go in know that. There's a good pint of platform so rushing to one maybe a hassle of your gate doesn't show right away. Positive note, we arrive from Edinburgh which was a nice ride. There's the Harry Potter store offers a picture area where the suitcase goes into the wall. If your an avid follower to it you'll know. Plenty of places for food. As well as vendors outside selling fresh baked goods. There's also an area where you could check in your luggage to be held if needed. Downfall, it takes a while for you to actually get the platform information for your train. Don't know if that's the norm but we were waiting for a while for ours to finally show up in the screen. And then it was a stampede racing to the gate to catch the train. Also, a pretty cute flower store along the side.

I love the structure of this station, is very impressive and easy to navigate. Here you will find the Harry Potter shop and a chance to get in line to pose for a photo at platform 9 3/4. I visited the Giraffe stop for a full English breakfast and a hot tea before my train. The only negative is its absolutely baltic so make sure to wrap up if your waiting around for your train for a while.

This place is epic and classic. Vintage and yet, modern. I had no expectations when I came here, so I was also happy to see a bunch of places to eat, places for information, places to grab a quick drink, and a nice lounge for a certain train that I took. Of course, I had to go see the Harry Potter area and store. I didn't wait in line to get a picture and the expensive photo afterwards though. I came with no expectations, so I enjoyed the experience.

I'll cop to bias, but I suppose I have been through this station more than any other in London, and I have generally fond memories of it (and one special one in particular!) As someone who has ricocheted around the UK more than a lot of Brits (I was told this over and over by people in Scotland and England when they asked where I had been lol) the area around King's Cross is meh/improving...but it's super well located to hop by Tube to almost anywhere with just one line/no transfer...including Paddington Station, Liverpool Street Station, Victoria Station and more. It's also next to St. Pancras, which is the international train hub. Basically you can get anywhere from King's Cross. Practical tip 1: For Potter fans, it is where Platform 9 3/4 actually exists. There's usually a queue to get in (maybe 30 min?) so allow time if you want to visit. Practical tip 2: There is a "left luggage" (the UK term for bag check) if you want to leave your luggage at the station while wandering around. Find the Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4, and when it is on your right, keep walking straight (towards restroom) to find the left luggage. They offer different fees for different time periods. I have a photo of the rates for Nov 2022. I believe they were same/similar in Birmingham. Most train stations in the UK don't offer left luggage service in the station. But I noted that several of the largest cities/largest train stations did. Practical tip 3: As of fall 2022, the best coffee at King's Cross goes to Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters which is not listed on Yelp but you can find it on Google Maps. It is actually accessed by going outside the station (they have an order window and a pickup window.) Practical tip 4: There are multiple entrances to the Tube at King's across. Just follow signs for whatever line you want. Practical tip 5: Pret A Manger (grab-n-go food) has decent portable food for trains. Avoid the heated items that will dry out on the hot plate unless you are buying early in the morning. Don't forget to grab napkins and utensils, they aren't always given by default in the UK. I highly recommend the smoked salmon/hard boiled egg/edamame/spinach box as a light and fresh, good-fuel option. And their chicken laksa soup is AMAZING (little bit of spicy heat but not a lot.)

This would have to be one of London's most famous stations, no doubt because this is where you apparently catch the train to Hogwarts, that is if you aren't a muggle, and if the Harry Potter universe happens to be true (which it isn't). It's a pretty awesome station mind you, though the architecture isn't anywhere near as grand as some of the other stations in London. At least there is a pub here, though I suspect that a lot of stations in London have a pub.

We had the misfortune of using LNER on our UK holiday over Christmas 2023. We purchased tickets from Scotland to London and broke our journey up over 2 days. We traveled from Glasgow to Newcastle and then planned to go from Newcastle to London with a planned change of trains for 18 minutes in York. The first portion of the trip was fine and we paid for 1st class tickets. We had no issue with this trip and thought the service was more than adequate. The real issue started early on day two as we arrived for what we thought was a 6:05AM train from Newcastle to London KC only to find a locked Newcastle station. Not sure where to go and with no LNER staff to help we saw some folks milling in the parking lot in the 25 degree morning. When we reached them these folks (again no staff in site) alerted us they were told the first 3 hours of our 5 hour journey would be on a motor coach and not a train as we had been sold. In fact the night before after receiving an email we upgraded our 2nd leg to fully first class since we though for such a lengthy journey (5+ hours in total) the 120 pounds for 2 tickets was money well spent. If we had known 75% of the trip was on a bus I can assure you we would not have paid that money. We began asking if anyone else knew it was a bus and none of the 25 or so people knew this. As you can see below when I reached out via Twitter outraged they informed me the app "should" have shown a bus but didn't and then presented us with a link showing the track between York and Newcastle is under current maintenance. My interactions with the company are below and please show me where we or anyone would have known Newcastle to York was a bus and not a train. To me in 30 years of travel its still unbelievable that a company whether its an issue with the app or not could be misleading people knowingly or not that a 1st class train is actually a bus. In the future I would choose a budget air carrier as they would have been far cheaper and faster than LNER and if taking a train I would look to ScotRail or Lumo. The mistake is so egregious and to then essentially "shrug" when called on it as stated before is outrageous for the money we spent.

King's Cross is a very busy train station in London, right next to the other overground station St Pancras. To the confused - King's Cross and St Pancras share the same tube stop but are two separate train stations. King's Cross has the Harry Potter store at Platform 9 3/4, while St Pancras has the Eurostar. King's Cross has lots of food, plenty of space (not a tremendous amount of seating though), and a well laid out, easy to understand system for trains. We bought tickets to York online, printed them at the LNER kiosk here and looked at the departures board overhead to find the platform. The Harry Potter stuff is easy to find too but does have a queue quite often. Bonus is that they have free Harry Potter scarves to borrow for your photo at platform 9 3/4.

Any Harry Potter fans should definitely visit this station. Take a photo at Platform 9 3/4 and buy a wand from the store. There's also coffee and places to eat if you have some time to kill in between trains.

This is an impressive and iconic train station in London. Super clean and with tons of shopping/food options while you transit through. It's a busy station in the heart of London but I'm always amazed by the efficiency and ease of travel in Europe compared to the United States. Signage was easy enough to follow and taxis were easy to get outside.

We got here 20 minutes before boarding and one of the workers, Kyle, was extremely nice. He personally walked us through the station and to our train and told us things to look out for. Great guy!

I love King's Cross Station, it seems to go above and beyond what one would expect in a railway station, making it one of my favourites in the whole of Europe. It not only is a stunning train station, but it can also act as a tourist destination: Harry Potter fans rejoice as Platform 9 3/4 does exist and you can see it here, you don't even need a ticket to use the selfie opportunity. Kings Cross Station is a stunning building that opened in 1852, on Euston Road, it is adjacent to the beautiful St Pancras International and has access onto every tube line from the underground station. This is great for continuing your journey around London and accompanies the bus services which stop right outside the station too. I've visited Kings Cross multiple times now, just to walk around the station, admire the beauty, and visit the outlets inside the station. WHSmith, Waitrose, Starbucks and Leon all have locations here, with many more brands outside leading up to the station including Nando's and Dishoom. More recently when travelling from the station, I was very impressed with how easy they made everything, you can walk straight out of the station, passing through the ticket-gates, without the need to pass all the shops. They also announce the platform with enough time in advance, to get on the train and settle in before the journey starts, credit must also go towards LNER, who use Kings Cross as the terminus for their London journeys. The station is also served by Hull Trains, Grand Central, Great Northern, Thameslink and Lumo with most services using the East Coast Mainline and going into Yorkshire or Scotland. Some services are more local route such as to Finsbury Park and Cambridge. The staff at the station seem friendly enough. King's Cross has done a great job to make the travel experience easy, which many stations including London Euston can certainly learn from, they've made this station unique, accessible, efficient and a great place to start or end one's trip to London. I'm envious of the east coast that they get to travel into this station, while us west coast (Manchester) folks are stuck with Euston!

King's Cross is an iconic train station in London. I've been coming to this station since I was about 7 years old, and I've seen it change multiple times. I recently came here as I was visiting the UK to get a train to my Dad's house up North. The trains have always been on time for me, and I've always had a pleasant experience at this station. The staff are very helpful here and are always willing to give you local information or directions. The only reason why this is a 4 star review and not a 5 is due to the train station being super cold inside. Even though the train station is indoors, it's freezing inside. Other than that, King's Cross is a lovely train station!

Took LNER from London to Scotland, about a 5 hr train ride. The train station is huge, the bulletin boards are so huge I got a neck strain when checking them. My wife managed to ask a conductor who was nice enough to inform once the train was ready for boarding before being posted. We, a group of 5, waited at a coffee stop, I think we got Platform 0, which is odd. The train ride itself was an experience, we sat in front and next to a party group of young kids who drank all the way till the stop before Edinburgh. Glass bottles were rolling around in the carriage, the conductors didn't care. Odd. In America, we can't have open liquor containers in public.

King's Cross has special memories for me. When I grew up in Letchworth, Hertfordshire this was the station that delivered us into London and the Underground system for exhibitions, football games, Christmas shopping, shows and everything that London is..... In the late 1960's a day return from Letchworth to London cost 12'6 (12 shillings and sixpence) the equivalent of 62.5 pence. So fares have gone up approaching 100 times in the intervening 50 years!! Anyway - to the point - almost night and day difference between then and now. The station is light and airy, very modern, clean and myriad decent eateries and some nice shopping. The Harry Potter platform and shop there for you all to enjoy. I would give it 5 stars except that St. Pancras station next door is truly AMAZING in comparison - both inside and out. Plus, believe it or not, at Kings Cross they make you pay 30 pence to use the toilets - really!!! Review Number 98 2018

I really don't have much to compare train stations to, seeing as this was the first time I was ever on a real train going to an actual destination. My friend who I was traveling with required assistance. We went to the information desk and was told to wait in a special area, and someone would come to get us and walk us to the train when it arrived at the station. There is a kiosk there that has water for free from Scotland. Grab one of those bottles for the ride. The shops in the train station are great. There is something for everyone, including a Starbucks, and a chocolate shop. The employees at the train station are very nice and helpful. Hopefully, I'll be able to take another train ride from there some day.

As a Harry Potter fan, this was a must while I was in London! A little underwhelming but as a child I would've been such a fan girl over this

Busy and cold but if you know what you're doing, you can get where you need to go. Great selections of cafes and restaurants and bars.

The most excited I have been about a train station in my entire life. It's King's Cross! Taking the tube to arrive is very straightforward and once you exit, you just go out and turn left and you're inside! It's very open, busy, and magical! There are about the same amount of people waiting for a train as there are tourists/Potterheads. It's GREAT!

A train station unrivaled by any other! Beautiful architecture full of character and chi chi stores. This place is special. Mixture of brick and glass ceilings. Coffee shops and cool stores. Overwhelming at first but once you get used to it it's a travel hub Mecca!

Super clean station. The employees were super helpful in a stressful situation. We ended up on the platform late for the train. One of the train engineers helped us move through to a different platform and onto a different train without forcing us to pay for a second ticket. Obviously tourists, they helped us understand the rail systems. Food was readily available and didn't cost an arm and a leg. Will definitely ensure I go through this station more often.

Although the UK doesn't have a male head of state you'll see many people with red faces looking cross is not downright pissed off here. Thankfully a renovation has made this former seedy station shine a little bit. So whilst you're waiting to hear that your train is delayed yet again... You can sip a fancy coffee or drink an overpriced beer. Whilst wondering if the pigeons will poop on you. What joy!

**This review is for Platform 9 and 3/4 I was in London for work and I noticed on the tube to the Moorgate station was King's Cross. I decided to hop off to try to see the famous Platform 9 and 3/4 from Harry Potter. It was about 2pm on a Friday, and the line to take a picture with the platform was like a Disneyland line. I didn't have too much time so I snapped a pic of some strangers who obviously paid to get fitted in Slytherin / Gryffindor getups and take professional photos. Def tourist trap. I tried to walk into the store, but alas, you had to line up for that too. Not worth my time at the moment so I went on my merry way to work. I would probably recommend coming early AM before the lines if you want a decent pic, or to check out the store.

Lots of signs and good directions posted so you won't get lost! Very helpful employee offered me help as I started looking around like a deer in dead lights! I was there quite early for my train to Lincoln, and he made a solid recommendation about going up stairs and grabbing something to eat and drink. Used the restrooms at the station, they were very clean, a little difficult to navigate when you have a lot of luggage and don't want to leave it anywhere while you go. Overall a very clean and safe station!

What a nice station, with its modern architecture and open feel. I like how easy it is to get around and all the food and drink options. If only every station were like this!

Love this station. Beautiful architecture. It takes you to a different time in history. Mixture of brick and glass ceiling. What a great idea to put Elton John's piano there. Also the Meeting place is lovely and romantic.

So in order to get to Royston by train you'll come here. We had no tour guide and we were able to get around with some minimal help from the friendly staff. So if I can do it, you can do it. The highlight is the Harry Potter store so if you're a fan stop in to buy some sweets or a T-Shirt. The Platform 9 3/4 is the reason most tourist come for their photo-op. You'll wait in line at least an hour where you can have a picture taken with a cart and a scarf. Overall tidy clean station with wonderful architecture and great photo ops.

Huge train station. Ever watch Harry Potter? If so, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. It's really easy to get from point A to point B and it's not to bad on the eyes either. It's a really nice looking place! Architecture is amazing and it's easy to navigate! What more do you want from a train station? Shouldn't be much more!

It is a train station with everything you need while your waiting for a train or just want to people watch. It is easy to get around and the architecture is pleasing. St Pancras is right next door if your connecting of your looking for other food and shopping options. Lot of tourist stop in the for the Harry Potter store and to get a picture at Platform 9 3/4 but come early or late as it can get busy. It is one of the many free photo sites to highlight a trip to London.

King's Cross is a destination; lots of shopping, eating, exploring. The Harry Potter store had all sorts of fun stuff including clothing representing all 4 houses at Hogwarts (scarves, socks, sweaters, tshirts and tons more). There's a wand counter and you can snap a photo of your trolly half way through the 9 3/4 brick wall. The station itself is beautiful with its geometric facades, architecture and art brightly lit with neon. Fun to spend some time here even if it's just to people watch and browse.

I found my experience at King's Cross to be stress-free and easy. Platforms 1 to 8 are all in a big line in the shed, and 9 to 11 are across a bridge in another part of the station. I found it easier to navigate our platform than in Edinburgh and here's the best part: no stairs! In Edinburgh Waverley, you have to go up five escalators to exit the station but here, you just go out the door and down into the tube station for access to the city centre. Everything was signposted well and the station was very modern and clean. Apparently it was really grotty about ten years ago but it has been modernised with a new concourse on the side with shops and cafes. There was a huge queue to pose with the "Platform 9 and 3/4" sign. I am still reading the first Harry Potter book, so I will probably do it next time, once I have finished the series. You have to pay 30p to enter the toilets but they are very clean.

Hanging out at Kings Cross Station is kind of like being at a massive party. ... the kind of party that doesn't have any booze, where you'll have to purchase your own really crappy food, plus someone forgot to bring the iPod with music, oh... and where no one knows each other. So, basically you have a whole horde of strangers milling around, bumping into each other, frequently scowling, and generally feeling utterly anti-thrilled about life. Awesome times, right? Now that I've gotten into the habit of picking up a quick, generally not-so-bad-for-me snack from M&S whenever I have a long train ride ahead of me, it's really disorienting to work around the fact that this might be the sole major rail hub I frequent that -doesn't- have a large scale takeaway grocery. I mean... come on. Even -Leeds'- rail station does. The saving grace for Kings Cross is its proximity to my flat, just a short tube ride away. That counts for -something-.

Ugh. Massive train station and hub, not just for the Underground (servicing more lines than any other - Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria) plus the overground National Rail (First Hull, East Coast, Grand Central and First Capital Connect), it's linked to St. Pancras station for the Eurostar to Europe. Because of all this coming and going, it's a complete madhouse. It doesn't seem to matter which line you arrive on, you're going to have a massive hike to find the other line for departing. On the plus side, the signage is decent, pointing out Underground, St. Pancras and King's Cross National Rail stations with arrows all about. That doesn't stop the tourists from stopping right in the middle of the walkway to figure out where they're going. Nor the twits who don't get "stand right, walk left" on the escalators. Pardon me for venting. Waiting by the big departure board for my East Coast train, there is a large hall with several different food and drink vendors including Burger King, Camden, Upper Crust and more. Plenty of relatively reasonably priced grab-able snacks for the long train ride. Not nearly enough seating though.

Our Virgin East Coast train to Edinburgh was from King's Cross Railway Station. The area in front of the station is a marketplace full of shops and was very hectic. The station was really crowded, like most other stations but was clean land well-lit and was easy to navigate. The shops inside were well stocked and the lines were moving quickly. Food wise there were many options like Pret a Manger, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Caffe Nero, Benito's Hat. There's also stores like M&S, W.H. Smith. We grabbed some food and drinks from Pret Manger and M&S for the train - the prepackaged foods came in real handy for these long commutes. If Harry Potter Fans Platform 9 ¾ is there which had a huge line in front of it with everyone wanting to take pictures there. There's also Harry Potter store next to it which one can spend some time and to buy unique HP stuff.

Big station. Clean and busy. Great architecture. Decent options for food, coffee and tea. 30p for the bathrooms but at least those were clean. Well connected for local transportation (tube, bus, etc). Careful with the taxis there. It's best to hop on the metered official cabs at the taxi queue or use your uber app. Several private "I'm with uber" drivers hustled me for rides on the sidewalk on the way to the taxi lines. I even almost got steered to a "private taxi van" by the guy at the information desk who called his buddy to come pick up the tourists for some crazy fare. Many of the taxis in the official line were vans anyway. Given the good transport connections, I probably should have figured out how to get to my hotel with the tube or bus instead. But with a late arrival and bags, I opted for the convenience.

I don't have any experiences with trains under my belt, so I don't have anything to compare this station to. I know that it was crowded, and I know we needed to hunt down an information booth to figure out the departures board, but once we understood what we needed to do, we were fine. The station itself was clean and wide open, which made it easy to get around those slow-moving people who always seem to be in front of me. Once our train's platform showed up on the board, we were able to easily navigate our way there, following all the signs that were posted above us. There were several different shops within the station, as well. You could buy everything from coffee and pastries to toiletries and books. In addition, they kept the space clean, which I imagine isn't very easy to do, with all the people passing through every hour. I really had no complaints as far as this station goes. Maybe it'd be different if I had to commute through here every day, though.

Good amount of nice clean shops and restaurants, including the lovely and simple platform 9 3/4 next to a Harry Potter store, where one can get their very own Hogwarts acceptance letter made (for a fee).

Got a picture at platform 9 3/4 which feeds into a HP shop. People are nice with an orderly line for tourists.

Kings Cross St Pancras is the largest interchange on the London Underground network, served by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria, Northern and Piccadilly lines. It is used by over 66 million passengers a year. It serves both Kings Cross station and the rebuilt St Pancras International station. As you'd expect for such a large interchange, its history is complex: the first line opened in 1863 on the Metropolitan Railway, but was later relocated to make interchange more convenient for other lines. These platforms serve trains on the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Other lines opened as follows: Piccadilly Line (1906); Northern Line (City Branch) (1907); Victoria Line (1968). The station has had some low points in recent times. On 18 November 1987, it was the scene of a major fire, the heat from which led to an explosion of hot gases, which killed 31 and injured many more. This led to a number of recommendations to make the Underground safer. In July 2005, a bomb on a Piccadilly Line train heading towards Russell Square killed 26 people. The station today has been greatly enlarged in readiness for the completion of St Pancras, and a further expansion is planned as part of the redevelopment of Kings Cross station. The refurbished King's Cross ticket hall and the large new Western Ticket hall adjacent to St Pancras are both bright and modern, but they still get crowded at peaks times. There is an additional ticket hall next to the old Thameslink station in Pentonville Road, convenient for the Victoria Line.

never again. there was sooo many vagerance people in the station and we as a family felt extremely uncomfortable, knowing its a big and popular and also known as a high tier station, we'd never thought those kind of people would approach us and in the station. the atmosphere was unwelcoming due to the wandering vagerance. there was no charging ports as they were all not working so my phone died with no entertainment but purely of 5 hours of bordem. felt hopelessness. we got in millend station and finding a bus however they needed a oyster card or bank card. so we went back and got sad. there was a lack of information boards and they werent even detailed enough. there wasnt enough toilets.

I love this station! So central, so vivid, so crowded, full of shops and cafes! If I had to vote for my favorite station all over London, this would be King's Cross St Pancras! The recently refurbished station has an amazing roof top that has been instagram-ed already thousands time. Main travelling hub for tube routes around London and trains all over UK. All well known food chain & groceries are available (pret-a-manger, leon, costa coffee, nero coffee, boots etc.) to enjoy. Not to forget: Harry Potter's Platform 9 3/4 can be found in the main King's Cross hall, along with the Harry Potter's merchandise shop.

I'm not a huge fan of Harry Potter (I only watch the movies) but it was neat seeing Platform 9 3/4. if you're not a Harry Potter fan, then you can skip it. But I have to say you'd be missing a fun photo op.

What a lovely interior space they have here. Just wonder if this design came first or the more recent addition at The British Museum, because they sure look similar. All around this station is fabulous old architecture. Love it

Astonishing transformation of not only a station but a whole area, this really is urban planning on a Herculean scale.....I used to use the old Kings X thameslink and have to walk down to the tube station back in the early 90's.....it was gritty, grimy and seedy.... This couldn't be more different, high, spacious, piazza's, good places to eat and drink.... You need to remember the old to appreciate the radical new.

As train stations go, this is one of the best. There's Harry Potter entertainment, great restaurants, beautiful old architecture, and a flurry of activity throughout the station. We always enjoy spending more time than necessary when we are traveling through Kings Cross.