St Pancras International

We used this train station traveling to and from Paris on a day trip on Eurostar. The station has so many shops and restaurants inside to keep you occupied while you wait. Security moved quick for us on a busy Tuesday afternoon.

St. Pancras International – London's Grand Gateway to Europe As a frequent traveler between London and the continent, St. Pancras International stands out as not just a train station, but a true gateway to Europe, offering an exceptional blend of historical grandeur and modern amenities. It's truly a place where you can comfortably "fresh up" before or after your journey. Aesthetic & Atmosphere: From the moment you step inside, the magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture is breathtaking. The vast, vaulted ceiling, intricate brickwork, and the iconic Barlow Shed create an impressive and inspiring atmosphere. It feels less like a functional transport hub and more like a grand cathedral of travel. Despite its size and the constant flow of people, there's a pleasant buzz rather than an overwhelming rush, making it a surprisingly enjoyable place to linger. Connectivity: St. Pancras's primary strength lies in its superb connectivity. As the Eurostar terminal, it's the undisputed launchpad for high-speed rail journeys to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and beyond. This direct link makes it incredibly convenient for cross-border travel, truly living up to its "gateway to Europe" moniker. Beyond international services, it offers excellent domestic connections and unparalleled access to London's Underground network (King's Cross St. Pancras station, served by multiple lines), making onward travel within the city seamless. Facilities for "Freshening Up": This is where St. Pancras truly shines for the weary traveler. * Showers: Critically, St. Pancras offers shower facilities. While these are often located within private lounges (like the Eurostar Premier Lounge for eligible passengers) or potentially dedicated pay-per-use facilities, their availability is a huge plus for those needing to refresh after a long journey or before an important meeting. It's a game-changer for feeling human again. * Lounges: For those with First Class Eurostar tickets or equivalent memberships, the Eurostar Premier Lounge provides a comfortable haven. Here, you'll find not just showers but also complimentary snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a quiet space to relax or work. Other rail operators may also have lounges, enhancing the pre-journey experience. * Restrooms: The general public restrooms are well-maintained and clean, which is a basic yet crucial facility often overlooked in busy stations. * Shops and Restaurants: Beyond the essential "fresh up" facilities, St. Pancras boasts an impressive array of shops, from high-end fashion to practical travel essentials, and a diverse range of dining options. Whether you need a quick coffee, a full meal, or just want to browse, there's something for everyone. This allows for comfortable waiting times and prevents that "stuck in a station" feeling. Overall Impression: St. Pancras International is more than just a place to catch a train; it's an experience in itself. Its architectural splendor, combined with excellent international connections and a comprehensive suite of amenities, including crucial facilities for freshening up, makes it a truly outstanding train station. It exemplifies how modern travel can be both efficient and enjoyable, making the start or end of your European adventure a pleasure. Highly recommended for any traveler seeking comfort and convenience.

As an international transit hub, it falls short. Tourists like me might enjoy snapping photos of the grand interior, but actual travellers should brace for the lack of amenities: weak signal, limited food, and overused toilets the staff can’t keep up with. Like any packed terminal, keep an eye on your stuff.

Nice. Standard rude international travelers. But that’s not the train station’s fault. Well organized, but just a lot of people to put through making it pretty crowded. Also, not enough trash cans.

We traveled on the Eurostar from London to Paris. The station was clean, with several shops and food vendors before departure. Once you go through customs, there are a couple of small food shops. Signage was clear and easy to follow, and boarding was quite quick for the number of passengers on the train.

St Pancras International is one of London’s busiest and most well-connected train stations, serving as the exclusive hub for Eurostar services to destinations such as Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Given the security and border control procedures required for international travel, it’s advisable to arrive well in advance of your departure time to ensure a smooth check-in process. For those who haven’t pre-purchased their tickets, Eurostar tickets can be obtained at the station. The Eurostar terminal is separate from other train platforms, as passengers must clear both UK security and French border control before departure. This ensures a seamless entry into France or other Schengen-area destinations upon arrival. Beyond its role as a transportation hub, St Pancras International offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafés, making it a convenient spot to grab a meal, coffee, or travel essentials before your journey. The station is also known for its impressive Victorian Gothic architecture, providing a unique blend of history and modern travel convenience. Whether you’re embarking on a quick business trip or a leisurely European getaway, St Pancras International offers a well-equipped and efficient starting point for your journey.

So far, the best train station in Europe! Gets better every year. New shops and creative decorations all year round. If they can provide free cold and hot water stops, it will be great. Misses Wasabi!

This Station is quite nice, there alot of Trains connections to other countries and the Midlands. There are many facilities and shops to go to in your free time, including restaurants aswell, which contains nice food. Also Toilets located around the Station. Many platforms to go to and can be accessed via stairs or lifts. Some seating areas around the station. Always busy throughout the day! There are 3 sections of Platforms in St Pancras. 1. The main bit with the escalator leads to Platforms 1-4, where theirs connections to Corby, Sheffield, Nottingham. 2. Another section is Thameslink Platforms A-B, this is underground and can be accessed via escalator / stairs / lifts, there are Services here often, every 2 minutes connecting passengers North to Bedford, Peterbrough and other locations like Welwyn. 3. Theres another Section which is Platforms 11-13, these can be accessed via the sign and not hard, this is South Eastern Services where you can connect towards Margate and Faversham. Euro Star services aren't hard to find, you will have to go the Passports area, where you can find how to get to the Euro Star Platforms - shouldn't be too hard to find (Remember Station Staff are always happy to help)!

Our journey to London from Grantham brought us to the magnificent St Pancras International, and what an impressive introduction to the city it is! This station is far more than just a transport hub; it's a stunning architectural masterpiece that blends Victorian grandeur with modern efficiency. From the moment we arrived, the vast, soaring roof and intricate ironwork immediately caught our attention. It's truly a sight to behold and feels like stepping into a piece of history. Despite its immense size, my mother and I found the station to be remarkably well-organized and easy to navigate. Signage is clear, and moving from the platforms to the various exits and connections felt intuitive. Beyond its functional aspects, St Pancras International offers a surprising array of amenities. There are numerous shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a pleasant place to spend some time whether you're waiting for a train or simply exploring. The atmosphere is vibrant, a mix of hurried travelers and those taking a moment to appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A particularly fun discovery was the Harry Potter shop located nearby. I came here pre-pandemic and couldn't resist getting a tourist photo there, proudly wearing a Ravenclaw scarf while pushing the luggage cart into the wall, as if about to enter Platform 9 3/4. It was a fantastic, magical touch to our journey and a perfect nod to London's wizarding world connections. It's clear a great deal of thought went into its restoration and design, preserving its historical charm while equipping it for the demands of modern travel. For anyone arriving in London by train, or even just passing through, St Pancras International provides a truly grand and memorable welcome to the capital, complete with a touch of magic! It's an iconic landmark in its own right. We also came here to take the Eurostar train to Paris.

Beautiful train station from the outside The Eurostar section is busy busy but easy to navigate Could use some more places to eat Fairly clean and good service

What a beautiful and elegant station full of fun shopping, interesting dining options, and beautiful architecture! Enjoyed exploring as on previous visit we didn't have time due to actually catching a train. Hope to the Eurostar! After multiple visits, I recommend arriving early and shopping for snacks and goodies prior to entering the Eurostar terminal, which was crowded and had limited options and long lines during my last visit.

The St. Pancras train station first opened in 1868, take a walk around the building for the best view. St Pancras Station is more than 150 years old and is a wonder of Victorian-era engineering. It is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture and one of the most elegant stations in the world It is very popular in London for its central location and the fact that it is an easy way of transport to get to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam. St Pancras International now hosts an exciting range of shops, restaurants, and bars, including Europe's longest and most renowned Champagne bar: Searcy's, For Harry Potter fans: exterior shots of King's Cross Station in the Harry Potter movies were St. Pancras International station

Fun train station for Eurostar. Lots of shopping. Efficiently move people to trains with helpful attendants. And clear signage

In my honest opinion, this is the Grand Central of London. The station is MASSIVE. The structure is fascinating and is bustling with trains coming and going. Foot traffic is moved with aplomb. Considering it is an extension of King's Cross, which serves domestic traffic (St. Pancras is more for the international stuff), I really wish I had more time to railfan here. Outside the station grounds provide ample opportunities to watch trains enter and leave. It never tired me to watch Eurostar trains end or begin their journeys here. I later took the Eurostar out of here to Paris, and it felt like I was leaving someplace extraordinary. Only Grand Central in New York City have I ever felt that. Union Station in Washington DC and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia are close seconds, but this one takes the cake when feeling like someone bigger than one's self. I will not forget this.

Yelp! You have to visit at least one other country while visiting London. You guess it Paris!! Yay. Only thing newest to go, EUROSTAR! And a star it is. It's 5:30 am, and we were dropped off promptly to St Pancras international. Of course, it's busy. It's early, but people are everywhere. M And S food market and other high end stores are closed, but Le Pain Quotidien is ready for all the business. We are sitting right I. Front of international departures. This is so easy to maneuver! Just follow directions. And the architecture is astounding. First time on a real train ride and Eurostar at St Pancras international did not disappoint. So organized, user friendly with an Amazing aesthetic industrial Mets modern appearance. I got to come back!!!

One of the main stations for international destinations, I've found myself Journey to Yelp Elite! ing through their Eurostar area. While this most recent visit was during the holiday season, I finally had the chance to go and see the infamous holiday tree that is located smack dab in the middle of the station. In honor of the movie Wicked, they transformed it to feature the signature colors of the movie pink and green. What I appreciate most is that the staff throughout all the shops and security are all super friendly and they have such an efficient process whether you're arriving or departing at the station. When you're arriving to St Pancras, the taxi station is located to your left near the security checkpoint for Eurostar (as you exit for international arrivals, it should be towards the left as well). There is a self-sufficient queue that is easy to navigate. TBH I don't really recommend uber unless necessary. The taxis and ubers are about 1:1 pricewise. There are a few shops to pickup goodies and don't forget when going through security all your belongings including suitcases must be put in the bins for security. I think one thing that throws people off is that if you purchased multiple tickets for your group, make sure you as the ticket holder is at the scanning portal and then scanning each person. You'll then want to go last. This part of the process isn't as stringent so simply scan them in any order as it's just to verify you have a valid ticket for the day. Don't play roulette with your train though as they will leave without you and the close their boarding gates at the literal minute. I've seen groups get splitup because someone wanted to arrive a bit later. Boarding portals usually open up about 20-30 minutes before your prompt departure so once your portal is announced, get your stuff ready and await an adventure.

Good sin. Lots of shops. Good signage. Employees around for questions and help when gates don't open.

Part of the overall London metro system, this train station has a variety of trains, some local and some international. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants if one has the time between trains and buses. There is free WiFi and lots of cafes. Definitely recommend.

After my first train travel experience, I have to say that I am a fan! It is so easy to get around Europe by train. One thing that can get some taking used to is the fact that platforms are not pre-assigned early, so you'll see everyone watching a screen waiting for the platform to be assigned and as soon as it is, it's like a mass exodus. A lot of times, trains don't have a ton of space for large bags, so keep this in mind and try to move quickly. The station itself is easy to navigate, albeit very busy!

Bright, very clean train station. Plenty of places to get nice snacks inside including an M&S. We took the Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris, which goes through the Chunnel. It was cool to be riding underwater although you can't see anything.

Lots of shops on the UK side just not much seating. But very clean and well maintained. Only issue is there are like no trash bins anywhere.

I love that this place runs efficiently! If you are taking the trip to Paris, check in is absolutely self explanatory. They also have a lot of shops so you can pick up items for the trip!

St. Pancras International isn't just a train station--it's a glamorous gateway that makes catching the Eurostar feel like a mini luxury experience. The soaring Victorian architecture is so grand it could double as a Harry Potter set, and the mix of shops, bars, and restaurants almost makes you forget you're there to catch a train. Need a snack? Options range from a quick Pret to a bubbly pit stop at Searcys Champagne Bar (because why not sip champagne while waiting for your platform?). Sure, it gets busy, but dodging travelers with suitcases feels like an Olympic sport anyway. Whether you're heading to Paris or just popping in for the vibe, St. Pancras is the fanciest way to kick off--or end--your journey. Just don't get so distracted taking selfies with the Lovers Statue that you miss your train!

A very large train station that is connected to the London tube via Kings Cross. It was our first time here, for our trip to Paris through the Chunnel. It's a bit of a walk from Kings Cross station, but all of it is done indoors and there are options with elevators and smooth walkways for your luggage. It reminds me of a large airport, and with Brexit now making immigration checks a mandate, the same importance of arriving early has taken hold. There are shops lining both sides of the area, but you can't sit down unless you are a customer. Fair enough, but there just isn't enough open seating. Per recommendation, we arrived at the station more than 90 minutes before our scheduled departure, but was told to vacate the area since we were too early. So we found a place to wait around near one of the service entrances. Once we got back to the boarding area, we realized that the entire process for folks going outside the UK is very stressful. The area was designed and created when the UK was still a part of the EU...immigration was an afterthought and it shows. With multiple trains leaving, there isn't enough space to easily organize the various groups. For example, there was a train going to Brussels only 30 minutes before us, and it was critical to let them through first. That meant keeping us (the group going to Paris) out of the way. They did this by lining us up 90 minutes early into a long line that stretched into the retail area. They then allowed only those Brussels folks to exit the line....every single person in our line had to wait. Only when they closed boarding for the Brussels train, did the Paris folks began to move. This was only about 30 minutes before our scheduled departure. For most of the time we waited, we were in one line. But the employees made a mistake as we were moving forward. Somebody decided to create additional paths towards the front, directing people behind to get in front of others (inadvertedly). If you want an easy way to piss off people who have been in queue for more than 1 hour, allow people to cut. This resulted in the expected anger, and then just a dash to not allow others to keep cutting. At the end of the day, it didn't really matter, but I wish the folks in charge would put maximum effort in preventing this from happening. it's just basic human nature to get mad when things don't seem fair, and then quickly end up in a 'I don't give a f**k' mood. Once you get through the gate that opens after scanning your ticket, you must go through security. This means both an x-ray body scan and sending your luggage through the x-ray belt. If you have large luggage, you need to be able to lift it up onto the belt, and people were struggling with this. After that is done, you go up to a UK immigration who scans your passport as departure. You then immediately go to a different line where a French immigration official stamps your passport as if you entered the EU (even though you will still be traveling by train through the English countryside for another 1 hour...does this mean if you have to exit the train for an emergency you can't cause you are no longer marked as a UK visitor?). All questions I was wondering as I waited for the train to depart. Once you get through immigration, you enter a waiting area from which you are called to your train. We didn't have to wait long....the call to board happened quickly, and people orderly went to the platform (2 ways to do it, depending on which part of the train your car is in). We were able to find our reserved seats and boarded. We ended up about 40 minutes late to depart.

Took the EuroStar from Gare du Nord-Paris to St. Pancras International. The travel was about 2 hours and some change. Once we exited the train, I noticed that though St Pancras looks a bit more dated, it had more food offerings, such as coffee shops, grab and go options, etc! The signs were honestly confusing and terrible to depend on for directions to get out of the station. Very busy train station; there is Euston station which takes you to the other parts of UK, which I found was neat... this one takes you to other countries in EU without having to hop on a plane and wait for hours to depart.

Gayle and I took the tube from Charing Cross to King's Cross/St. Pancras International last week to take a train to Faversham/Kent to see our friends, John and Roz. It was a bit of a walk from the London Underground to our Platform 7, where our Southeastern Railway train awaited for our 90 minute journey. St Pancras railway station is also the terminus for Eurostar services from Belgium, France and the Netherlands to London. Hence, there's a little more sparkle to this station, particularly the high end shops and restaurants. In that sense, it's a fancy schmancy international terminal that I wish we would have had more time to wander around.

I had to relive the magic that is Harry Potter so can to visit St. Pancras. Bustling rail line and so beautiful, super close to my hotel while visiting London!

Certainly, this is not Grand Central in NYC but the external architecture is quite beautiful. In the interior, the narrow hallways, crowded and a bit disorganized. Not enough seats available, which seems to be a strategy to force you to buy food in the plethora of fast food eateries available. There is a wide selection of small versions of shops, take aways, places to eat, food shops, drugstore. The electronic board are available everywhere but are not intended to provide orientation to the ocasional traveler or tourist. So get there early, well fed and with lots of patience.

Overwhelmingly gorgeous place with a Eurostar waiting room that is hot and sweaty with not enough seating and rude people. It's such a shame because everything except the Eurostar customs is awesome. The food options are amazing, the luggage storage is convenient, and the location is one of the best in London. Try not to come too early when you take the train to the EU because that waiting room was overcrowded. The architecture is a marvel to look at, a perfect blend of traditional exteriors with a high speed rail interior, so it balances out.

Our international train going from London to Brussels left from this station. We had a lot of luggage and took a taxi here at 7:30 Friday morning for a 9 o'clock eurotrain. There were warnings about pick pockets & announcements to watch our belongings. There were beggars in front. The station was busy with people waiting to cue through. The Brit's always strike me as orderly & quietly cueing up, that's not the case here as there is a lot of pushing & shoving. We had to lift our luggage to be crated, went through screening and 2 customs checks until we entered a large waiting area without enough seats. It was loud and noisy. There was a station pantry with grab and go sandwiches, currency exchange, and a Pret, a manger coffee shop The duty-free shop had the least expensive gin and scotch prices I've ever seen.

Besides the obvious Harry Potter location, St. Pancras is a beautiful and well maintained train station. Arrived early in the morning for my train with Eurostar, and security and passport control were very organized. I've heard differently about later times in the day, but my experience was good. It was also easy to find where I was I going, just follow the signs. There are plenty of shops and places to eat throughout the station. Once you get through security for international trains, there is one cafe open with decent food options like hot sandwiches, oatmeal, and pastries. And yes, the book Christmas tree from Hatchards is lovely! Unfortunately, the benches below it were all occupied, but it's still nice to see.

Review #15 of 2024 yeaah!! While visiting London me and my friend had plan on visiting Paris, France and originally I wanted to take the Eurostar but she insisted on traveling by air and she found a cheap flight so ok whatever. The day of our flight to Paris there was a transportation strike! March 2023 and our flight was cancel! No planes were leaving untill 3 days later so we had to think quick in our feet and decided to take the train instead. Thats how we ended up at the station. It was night time and unfortunate I did not get to see the beautiful architecture around me. I did not get to see the cute and magical Harry Potter filming location. It was very crowded since everyone seem to have the same idea as us. Take the train because all flights had been cancel. The lobby for the eurostar was full so we had to find somewhere else to wait. Also our bad luck just kept going because there were no trains available to Paris for the next 3 days. Not sure why it was so popular, we could have travel to Amsterdam instead but it was not in our cards to travel. We did see a lot of homeless people outside the station and a few inside here and ther. Overall very crowded.

It's architecture stunning on its own. As a train station, it's even more riveting. Inside is a whole town with cafes, shops, restaurants, and more. With clear signage, it's easy to navigate and offer trains to many places. My six-year-old daughter came here to take the Thameslink to Luton Airport. Easy as pie!

Took a day trip to Paris from London. It was my first time using the train to go there. I arrived about 1.5 hours prior to my departure time. You do have to go through passport control and security. We got through Passport control and security within 15 min. The Train info doesn't appear into 20 min prior to departure. The waiting area is small. Seating is limited. They do have a coffee shop and a place to get snacks at. There is a bathroom inside the terminal waiting area as well. Once our train was ready for loading, they open the gate and you go through the gate based on what coach you are on. Getting through the gates to load the train was a little chaotic. People just crowded through. Overall, it wasn't too bad.

Well ... It's way overcrowded at 60+ minutes before our train... 3 train fulls of people waiting in the lounge it's super bad ... We just had one of the trains arrive and 1/3 of the people left but it's STILL overcrowded here. Kind of ridiculous ... So we have no seats in the lounge... Oh well. I'll give it 3 stars although I'd rather give it 2 cuz I'm annoyed. We were here 9near 75 minutes early ... Not enough to get a seat while waiting. Grrr. I dropped it to 2 stars.... People sitting ALL over on the floor. Ridiculous!!!! Very poor planning by the designers for capacity.

I've only ever been here for one reason and one reason only. That's to go to Gare du Nord. I've done it 3x and this last trip was by far the smoothest. It's always been the same move - I show up one hour before the departure time. That gives me just enough time to go through their security and immigration. I end up with just enough time to get situated and get ready to knock out during the ride. I don't ever partake in their food choices as I usually take the 6am train. They could however use a bigger waiting room. There's definitely not enough seats ever.

After our London stay we booked a train to Paris we arrived like 30 minutes before our train was set to depart this was not the best idea as at this time we were no longer allowed to pass & had to change our tickets for the next time this was not awful our original train was for 930am, we ended up having to take the 1030 train. They really should informed u that u NEED to arrive at least an hour before your time, they pretty much cut u off like 30 minutes before this is insane u are then left scrambling trying to figure out what the heck to do there's people here to point u in the right direction but again kinda shady not to inform u that u can't board 30 minutes before & u are cut off. U go through a check in similar to the airport, passport check & then u sit in a lounge area to wait. Since were had time to kill we sat & had some breakfast before going through security Food & drinks are better outside of the sitting area inside u can only get stuff out of vending machines. Once we boarded our train it was a smooth ride from there. This is a nice station, pretty big & easy to maneuver signs are well placed & u can find the trains u need by looking at the screens. I would say as long as u arrive with plenty of time u should be good, give yourself the additional time so u do not miss your train.

Took the train out of London the other and it was a decent experience. The St. Pancras station is connected to the Underground which made it easy to get to. At the station, there were numerous cafes, shops, along with grocery stores that sell sandwiches, chips, and sodas that would be helpful and tasty to eat on long distance trains! The lines were well managed by Eurostar staff and the security process was lengthy along with passport control, even with EU eGates. The challenge was more with the holding area prior to boarding, it was slightly chaotic with ~800 or so people hanging out waiting for the track to be used for our train out. There were a couple of cafes and a loo available post security and immigrations

this place used to be amazing i went to paris for a day many times when in london. everyone was so miserable nasty unfriendly uncaring, professional and vile. big attitudes rude disgusting people. then i was told i missed my train cause these people cant communicate anything to help you. then they charged me $62 for next train so losing an hour of my day in paris and paying more money. worst place ever and id rather walk in park and see ducks and squirrels than see these monsters pretending to do their job. greedy money hungry robots with no personality and as interesting as a doormat. disgusting waste of time and terrible company eurostar should be ashamed to have a business that operates this way.

Very nice and super efficient train station. The ride in from Paris was very easy and quick. My only issue with St Pancras was the taxi queue was ridiculously long. Took me over 30 minutes in line with other people to get a single taxi. If there is another area for taxis or Uber I missed it as this was my first time at St Pancras but judging by the line of people also waiting, maybe it's the same elsewhere.

Beautiful, modern train station. The train station is very organized with excellent signage. When we stepped into the station, we saw a team of people waiting to help Ukrainian refugees. I was so impressed. There are a large number of restaurants and shops in the train station.

This is a lovely and large train station. It's beautiful and historic on the outside in scale an decor and is well-kept, clean, and business as usual on the inside. The trains are on time most often and it provides an easy means of transport around London as one of the main central transit hubs. It also has the International Eurostar trains to Paris and beyond which depart from here. Plenty of food and shopping for gifts, snacks, and clothing or whatever else you might need. You can get batteries, currency, and anything you may have forgotten to bring with you all here in one place. I love the train stations of Europe.

One of the most beautiful stations in Europe. Worth a visit just to look around even if you aren't taking the Eurostar! (but you should try that also)

Convenient access, large beautiful space, easy signage. I'm docking a star because the food options are limited.

Not to be confused with St Pancreas, which is the place where I like to go and practice my Organ Playing. One of the most beautiful railway stations in the country, and probably in the world, is this magnificent architectural masterpiece called St Pancreas I mean St Pancras, that is absolutely underrated and very widely used by people going up to the East Midlands and also going to France, because it's where Eurostar goes from among other places. I'd put it as one of the UK's 5 most beautiful stations, and one of the 25 best in Europe. Pretty magical, all things considered. Definitely one of my favourite stations in the world. And queens never cross paths with me here, but kings cross paths with me here all the time.

A great place to wait for a train to your next European vacation destination. This station has ample shops for you to shed your unneeded (Great British) pounds for something much more exciting. Feeling a little more creative? There are several public pianos available for you to tickle the okd ivories as you wait for the gates to open. Gates open about 90 minutes before boarding. Security screening is similar to that at the airport (although lifting my suitcase onto the conveyor belt was NOT the highlight of my afternoon!) and there was virtually no wait at passport control. The information desk attendant was well able to assist with matters both great and small. While issuing my travel companion and I new seats so that we would be seated together, he was simultaneously answering questions about an ongoing transportation strike and helping other guests plan their return trips accordingly. There are a small number of shops and cafes for passengers to purchase sandwiches and other refreshments while waiting to board. There is also a long counter full of outlets where passengers can charge mobile devices as they enjoy a light meal. Trains board less than 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time and they do, indeed, leave on time.

I arrived here on the Eurostar and the station has a good flow to it. I was walking through the station with various stores and coffee shops on either side of it and as you make your way through the underground. There are plenty of people working here so if you have any questions (like I did) they will be happy to help. Since there is a lot of foot traffic here there are a lot of machines to buy your underground ticket. If you're looking for Platform 9 3/4 it is right next to St. Pancras at Kings Cross. Just follow the signs.

12/12/2018: St. Pancras Station, i.e., EUROSTAR TRAIN to Paris, France . . . I thought I would go to Paris, France before December 17, 2018 but, purchasing an R/T ticket is way too expensive-I checked online and I checked the ticket office today-very disappointing, indeed: I tried buying an R/T in the first week of November 2018 but, it was still too expensive. As a result, I think I'll postpone visiting Paris until 2019, i.e., next year when I'll have AT LEAST, three to six months free time: I plan visiting my friend in Guernsey UK first via riding the ferry; afterwards, I'll rent a EUROPACAR, visiting St. Michele, and finally, drive from St. Michele bumbling the entire country of France all the way to Carcassonne . . . Of course, I will be purposefully exclude France's Coastal Route . . . which I did explore in 2000. Since I had already bumbled, explored via driving a EuropaCar from Rock Of Gibraltar all the way through Barcelona, Spain continuing through the French Riviera to all of the entire Italian Riviera's Coastal Route to Rome, I plan bumbling North of all of France's countryside learning how to cultivate grapes. In addition, exit France via driving the Northern route entering Italy visiting Florence, Venice, and the back leg and heel of Italy . . . I guess I'll fly out of Rome? Anyway, I took photos of the King's Cross Train Station, the King's Cross' Tube Station, and St. Pancras International Train Station, i.e., future FYI purposes. Also, Bus #45=Clapham Junction to King's Cross and Bus #205=Paddington will take you to King's Cross Train Station; I prefer taking the buses now due to LESS HOOFING, LESS TACKLING PEEPS while "attempting" hopping on a train via riding the Tube, and of course, PAYING FOR TRANSFERS! Please carefully read all the signs I took photos for your future travels and knowledge how to precisely bumble without getting completely lost arriving at King's Cross and St. Pancras Train Station! BTW: There are hostels and small Mom & Pop B& B's at King's Cross should you discover you'd like using King's Cross as your home base.

First time here ... full of passengers going international to Paris or Amsterdam via Eurostar. Can get a quick bite from the cafes and restaurants around the station. Shop for locks thru samsonite or buy macarons by Lauderee. Come at least 2-3 hours before scheduled departure for customs. Bring passport.

Wow, what a station! I love this place! So fresh, such variety, such clean restrooms, such convenient access to other trains like the airport ones and the metro. Lots of escalators too! So many train stations could learn from these guys. Everything was done well!

St. Pancras is one of my favorite train stations in all of Europe. It's spacious, clean, and well laid out, making it a breeze to navigate. There are also fantastic dining and shopping options too, making a long layover painless if you find yourself stuck in the station. The elegant station is very clean and safe, with lots of security. I think the interior is just as visually striking as its exterior (architecture fans, head upstairs to Searcys Champagne Bar for great views below). The station opened in 1868 and really is a marvel of Victorian engineering. Some consider it a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Architecture. There are high quality shops for all things British, including the wonderful Fortnum & Mason tea shop (you can even take a high tea there) and the local Neal's Yard Remedies for amazing lotions and potions. I'm partial to grocery chain Marks & Spencer and Le Pain Quotidien for snacks. There's super easy access to the Tube too, with clear signs directing you to the loos, the Eurostar platform and lounge, and the local Thameslink trains. There's a very pricey left luggage counter too if you want to store bags and explore the city (we always do this and I always fuss about how much it costs)! Musical peeps, check out the free piano in the grand atrium. Anyone is welcome to sit down and start a jam session. There's always somebody super talented playing it, and crowds have been known to stop and sing along (especially if you can tickle a Beatles tune on the ivories).

Awfully slow. Staff seems like they don't want to work here; maybe managers should do us a favor and terminate employment. The staff moves at snail pace through the customs line. Really bad experience. We arrived 3 hours before our departure and barely made it through customs on time. The lady was ultra slow and checking us through. She looked rotten and miserable.

I love trains, train stations and traveling. Our plan was to fly into London and take the Eurostar train to Paris. I was excited to go and relax while on our way to another exciting place I had never been before. Although we missed our initial train that morning, we made up for it by catching another. Make sure you arrive far enough ahead of time to make it through the line, this place was very crowded and we waited another 25 minutes just to check in. The train station itself is very nice, shops and restaurants on the main floor. We were able to afford the time to have a little breakfast before boarding our train. Although arriving here started off with a bad start, the day worked out and we were on our way to Paris!

Very nice train station. We got there more than an hour before our train but one hour would have been fine. You go through security and English customs and then French customs at the station but they were very efficient and there were several lines. There is a Pret and another restaurant after security to get coffee. We bought pastries at a little shop before security and brought with us which was a good call because there was a better Pastry selection before security.

Very convenient location in the area with a lot of hotels, restaurants, and shopping! St Pancras International Station for Eurostar high speed train feels like a airport terminal. Clean, good and clear directions. We are here on a Tuesday night at around 6pm for the Eurostar to Paris. The train station is very busy with a lot of passengers walking in and out of all different directions. Fortunately, the signs at St Pancras Station is very clearly showed when we should go. Followed the signs after we stopped for dinner at a burger joint. We have no problem found our way to the Eurostar train. Quickly passed the security and immigration areas. We're in the waiting area for just a few minutes before on board of our train. Everything was so smoothly in this Eurostar station at London. I like this station much better than the one in Paris!

St Pancras is set at the heart of Central London with more underground connections and train station at King Cross. We took Eurostar fr London to Paris and it would be the closer and easier train station to us. We stayed at Pullman Hotel and only needed to walk few minutes to the station. We saw historical and architectures from outside but quite impressed when we walked in. It's bright, spacious and clean train station. There are some shops, restaurants, seating area and luggage service storage. I would suggest to go or arrive early if you're first time there. It's not indicate or announce the gate abt 30 mins before the train departure. We're a bit confused and rushed.

St Pancras International is one of the most beautiful train stations in the UK, which not only provides services throughout London through the adjacent tube station shared with Kings Cross (Another cool train station, located across the way) but also connects London with some services going throughout the UK to places like Sheffield, Nottingham and Brighton, and then the Eurostar going to the likes of Paris Nord and Brussels. As a lover of travel and beautiful historical unique buildings, I'm delighted to mark my 2400th review here at St Pancras International, a rather impressive accomplishment which sees me write 109 reviews in a space of 11 days, which is an average of 9.9 per day. Through the impressive size and infrastructure, this kind of reminds me of Amsterdam-Centraal Station. From the outside, the station is huge, prominent and just looks great, but on the inside, this vast contrast between old and new from The Arcade to the ceiling is truly breathtaking. There's even a five-star hotel built into the station. A true English railway station, and the only main London station to have international services through the Eurostar (Stratford International strangely doesn't offer international services) who can take you on to the likes of Paris, Amsterdam, Disneyland Paris and Brussels and then on to the rest of Europe from there. There are a large number of shops in the station including brands one would never expect to find in a Railway Station such as John Lewis and Fortnum and Masons, in "The Arcade", you, of course, have your average brands such as WHSmith and Starbucks, the latter is probably the largest and most modern branch the coffee chain has in a railway station, at least on Euston Road in comparison to Kings Cross across the way, and Euston a short walk away. St Pancras also has a large Underground Station adjacent, shared by Kings Cross which is huge and on virtually every network, making it super easy to travel around London after your train Lines serving King's Cross St Pancras tube station: Circle Hammersmith & City Metropolitan Northern (Bank branch) Piccadilly Victoria (This is quite impressive for an Underground station, making it pretty easy to get to and one of the best tube stations in the area for continuing your journey, this is personally one I use due to my dislike for Euston Underground after arriving from Manchester.) There isn't a lot of domestic services passing through here anymore, but this is on the Thameslink route with trains to Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Luton and more. Decent amount of staff in the main areas of the station to offer assistance, but this could also be improved. There aren't many places to eat in the station, but in the square and nearby streets multiple brands are located including Five Guys, Nando's and McDonald's, of course, there are a few smaller places inside, which includes a Starbucks. If anything, it really is a shame St Pancras doesn't have such a large number of national services going through the UK, but with the railway tracks set and with so many central London stations including Euston, Waterloo and Kings Cross across the way, competition is hard and sometimes it isn't possible to even change routes due to the complicated, frustrating railway set-up and franchising agreements in the UK, but this station is truly one of the most beautiful railway stations I have visited and one of my favourites in the UK, and surely warrants a four-star ratings with three main improvements needed. - Stores often tend to "double up" in the station such as M&S and WHSmith - a station map should be more clear, for its' size. - More eateries direct in the railway station, for ease of access if you're running late for the train and/or want a quick snack, rather than crossing the road or going into the square. - Increasing services going into the station, I'd personally love the West Coast Mainline to call via here rather than Euston, and with the East Coast Mainline going across the way into Kings Cross, this would surely make perfect sense.