St Pancras International

Excellent service today on a day trip too and from London St Pancras in first class for a group of 4. I took 3 friends to London via first class today ad they were surprised just how good it was. First train was 3 or so minutes late but we still arrived at St Pancras on time. The coffee and bacon rolls were all freshly cooked this morning. Fruit juice and flapjacks also went down well. On the return journey by chance we got to travel on the new Aurora 810 intercity train. So much more room and comfort in first class. Adjustable seats were very comfy but not too soft. Again excellent drinks, snacks and festive sandwich served with crisps on a plate. The tea was particularly nice and strong too. Looking forward to my next trip.,

St Pancras Station’s Christmas tree is one of my must-sees every year — and this year’s installation doesn’t disappoint. The 2025 tree is a beautiful rotating design inspired by a classic music box. Instead of a ballerina, a twinkling Christmas tree spins gracefully atop the box, complete with a dial on the side just like the ones you’d wind as a child. I’m not sure if there’s music built into the design or if the sound is simply drowned out by the constant hum of one of London’s busiest stations. But the visual impact alone is worth the visit — it’s delicate, whimsical, and surprisingly calming amid the commuter rush. If you’re passing through St Pancras this holiday season, be sure to pause and take it in. It’s a lovely moment of festive magic tucked into the everyday.

A Cathedral of Departures St Pancras does not ask for your attention; it commands your awe. To enter its vast, Victorian train shed is to step into a breathtaking paradox—a space where the brute, industrial strength of 19th-century engineering soars with the grace of a medieval cathedral, now humming with the sleek, urgent pulse of the 21st century. The genius is in the layers. Above, Sir George Gilbert Scott’s gothic-revival hotel facade rises in a cliff of terracotta and skyward spires, a romantic poem in brick. Before you, the single-span roof, held aloft by a forest of colossal, sky-blue iron ribs, creates a cavern of impossible light and air. And below, the Eurostar platforms thrum with a quiet, continental modernity. This is a temple not to arrival, but to departure and possibility. The air tastes of espresso, anticipation, and a faint, cool draft from the Channel Tunnel. The famous ‘The Meeting Place’ statue of the embracing couple anchors the human story within the epic architecture—a quiet note of love in the symphony of movement. St Pancras is a masterpiece of beautiful tension: historic yet futurist, monumental yet intimate, utterly London yet inherently European. It doesn’t just house journeys; it sanctifies them. To stand beneath that glorious roof is to feel a shiver of excitement for where you might go, and a profound respect for the ambition of those who built a palace for the very idea of going.

This station opened in 1868 and stands as one of the great masterpieces of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. The station’s dramatic façade was designed by George Gilbert Scott, while the vast train shed behind it—engineered by William Henry Barlow—was, at the time of completion, the largest single-span iron arch in the world. Its red brick exterior and soaring spires have since become enduring symbols of London railway architecture. After a period of decline in the mid-20th century that even put the station at risk of demolition, the station underwent a major restoration in the early 2000s. Since 2007, it has served as the London terminus for Eurostar, offering high-speed connections to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The station also handles important domestic services operated by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, and Southeastern. Today, the station is widely regarded as a successful example of heritage-led regeneration, seamlessly combining historic architecture with modern transport infrastructure. Above the station, the restored former Midland Grand Hotel now operates as the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, one of the most iconic railway hotels in London.

Easily the best Grand Station in the U.K., if not the entire western hemisphere. Beautiful building, stunning architectural exterior and interior. The station doubles as a high end shopping centre, rivalling many of the terminals at Heathrow, with the advantage of all of this being pre-security for those who are EuroStar customers.

Beautiful station! Do walk around if you have time. Easy to navigate. Very conveniently located. Lots of shops around. A small M&S for snacks and drinks. I took a Eurostar and even though the line was huge it took me just a few minutes to get in. Very pleasant experience.

September 2025 5* Took train from Brussels to London and back from London to Brussels. St Pancras International is main station for Eurostar trains. The station is connected with London Underground. Both exit and entry was smooth. Security check and immigration process was quite fast and it took me just 20 mins to complete it. Waiting area is not big and remain full if there are two trains leaving. There are couple of restaurants and convenience store inside waiting area.

While the station is very nice with a lovely architecture, it gets extremely crowded at times, and dealing with the lines at the Eurostar is not fun. The waiting area for the Eurostar after going through security and customs is too small with not enough seating.

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.

St Pancras International is one of the most iconic railway stations in London. Eurostar operates out of this station, connecting London to high speed trains to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and other European countries. My boyfriend and I knew to strategically book our hotel near this station since it was where we would need to get from our train from London to Paris. As a building it's esthetically beautiful with a gothic revival façade. The exterior was even used for some scenes of Harry Potter. The station allows for checked luggage but at £10 euro per item. That is super steep so we decided to stay at the station and explore to save money for other trip expenses. We ate light breakfast at The Barrel Vault and then picked up lunch from M&S market for our train ride to Paris. They also had retail shops but I wasn't in the mood for shopping while lugging all of my stuff around. The real nightmare was after passing through the Eurostar check in where you're packed like sardines. The don't even announce which track your train is on until 15-20min before the departure time in which hundreds of people swarm all at once. There's got to be a more efficient way. Overall an important hub essential to getting around for Londoners and those who are traveling through Europe.

Went here to catch the Eurostar from London to Paris! To be honest, it was a little confusing to me, but I also don't frequent international train stations. Eventually, I was able to figure out the signage and get where I needed to go. I love all the restaurants and shops here! I am gluten free and pescatarian and found several great options for snacks/salads/bowls. Once I had my snacks, we headed over to the immigration area. This area seemed understaffed to me, as people were just clumping up in lines and there wasn't anyone available to help if the passport machine had an issue. Leave a little extra time, because this area isn't well organized. Once through immigration, the waiting area is pretty brutal. Not a lot of seating or amenities. People were just slumped over their bags, waiting. We boarded the train the second we were able to and found the train itself to be a much more comfortable experience.

Definitely a hub for all international travel! I was here to travel to Paris, France on the Eurostar. Security is tight here and I definitely felt safe. There's lot of signs to guide you to prevent anyone from getting lost. Staff is friendly as well if you need help. The bathrooms are clean as well. Be sure to make a pit stop before you start your journey.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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.

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.