King's Cross
King's Cross is the London terminus for the east coast main line. The station was opened in 1852 and the station roof, the largest at the time, was supposedly modelled on the riding school of the Czars of Moscow. It is also rumoured that Queen Boudicaa is buried beneath platform 8. Over 40 million people pass through the station each year.
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Please use the following links to find out more about the station and the local area.
A - Passenger Access
B - Maps
C - Facilities & services
D - Transport links
E - Local attractions
F - History
G - Contact us
A - Passenger Access
Getting to and from the station
B - Maps
Station services (shopping, eating, etc.)
C - Facilities and services
Tickets and information
Tickets and train information are available from the travel centre. Further ticket machines are located on the concourse area, adjacent to platforms 9, 10 and 11. Alternatively please call:
National Rail enquiry service – 08457 48 49 50
Taxis
The taxi rank is situated next to platform 1. Most taxis are wheelchair accessible.
For more information, please click here.
Buses
For more information on buses in London, click here.
Parking
Click here to find out about parking available at King's Cross station.
There is both short and long-term parking available at King's Cross. Both are accessible from Pancras Road but only via Euston Road, motor vehicles must not access Pancras Road travelling southwards as this is currently prohibited. There is a large amount of construction work in this area and passengers are therefore advised to use alternative transport if possible.
| Recommended Tariffs | |
| Up to 30 mins | £1.00 |
| Up to 1 Hrs | £5.30 |
| Up to 2 Hrs | £7.50 |
| Up to 3 Hrs | £9.50 |
| Up to 4 Hrs | £11.00 |
| Up to 6 Hrs | £12.00 |
| Up to 8 Hrs | £15.00 |
| Up to 12 Hrs | £18.00 |
| Up to 24 Hrs | £22.00 |
| Motorcycles | £3.50 |
| Rail user 24 | £16.50 |
Toilets, showers and baby changing
Toilets and showers are located on platform 8, for which there is a small charge. A disabled toilet, plus a parent and baby facility, are also on platform 8. If you need assistance, please press the alert button to the right of the door.
British Transport Police
The British Transport Police office can be found on platform 8. Please use the telephone at the entrance if the office is closed.
First aid
Please contact any member of station staff for assistance.
Additional assistance
Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank for passengers with disabilities or large amounts of luggage. You can ask any member of staff for assistance when you arrive on the station. However, we can help you most effectively if you contact the train operating company you are travelling on 48 hours in advance. Their contact telephone number is:
National Express East Coast – 08457 225 225
If you experience any difficulties, please contact Network Rail on 020 7922 4902
Underground
There are three entrances to the Underground station from King's Cross. These are on the main concourse by the departure board, opposite the Great Northern Hotel and outside the station on Euston Road. Our staff will be pleased to direct you to the nearest of these.
Post box
A Royal Mail posting box and stamp vending machine is available on the main concourse opposite the stairs to the London Underground.
Cash
Cash dispensers are located throughout the station. See map for details.
Trolleys
Luggage trolleys are available from trolley points around the station.
Bicycles
You can leave your bike at one of our bicycle stores. These are situated on platforms 1 and 8.
Left luggage
Left Luggage is a secure place where you can leave items of luggage for collection later. The left luggage is located on platform 8 and is open from 0700-2300. Click here for more information or call 020 7837 4334.
Lost property
Lost property is located at the same site as left luggage and is open from Mon-Sat 0900-1700. Click here for more information or call 020 7278 3310.
King's Cross Thameslink
The Thameslink station is 300 metres from King's Cross, on Pentonville Road. Turn left outside the front exit, or follow the signs at the side exit. The Thameslink train service goes north to Luton (bus links to airport) and Bedford and south to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
Hotels
Located on the underground concourse, we specialise in last minute special discounted rates on all types of accommodation from Hostels to 5 Star Hotel throughout the UK, from as low as £10 per person per night.
To book your reservation online, please click here.
Photo booths
There are a number of photo booths at the station where photos for passports, travel passes and other identity documents can be obtained.
WiFi Coverage
www.thecloud.co.uk
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/hotspot
D - Transport links
Use the following links to access more information about trains from the station and other transport links:
National Rail enquires
Transport services in London
London Underground
E - Local attractions
Discover more about the local area, including what there is to see and do there.
F - History
Some interesting facts and figures about the history of King's Cross station.
Chronology
- The first temporary station was built by Great Northern Railway at Maiden Lane in 1850 but closed two years later
- The present station opened on 14 October 1852.
- The Great Northern hotel opened on 17 May 1854.
- The Metropolitan Railway connection opened on 1 October 1863 with the York Road platform opening on 1 January 1866.
- The main line local station opened on 18 December 1874
- The suburban station opened on 1 February 1878, was extended in 1880 and then rebuilt in 1895.
- The local station was extended and opened on 15 December 1924.
- The present concourse and travel centre opened on 3 June 1973 while the suburban and York Road platforms closed on 4 March 1977.
Station design
- The 1852 station was designed by the architect, Lewis Cubitt, whose uncle and cousin were engineers on the construction of the Great Northern Railway. He also designed the Great Northern hotel.
- The station was built by John and William Jay of the Euston Road.
- The land was acquired for £65,000 and the station cost £123,500 to build.
- The train shed comprises two vaults of clear arch construction. The ribs supporting the roof covering were originally of laminated timber but were replaced in steel. § The roof spans are 105ft wide by 800ft long.
G - Contact us
Station reception
The station reception can provide you with information about disabled access, local transport links, parking and station facilities (including left luggage, public toilets, bicycle racks, shops and restaurants).
Contact
Tel: 0207 922 4931
Address:
Station Manager
Network Rail
Room 104, West Side Offices
King's Cross station
London N1 9AP
Opening hours: 24 hours Monday - Sunday
Lost property
For help with lost property, please contact the lost property office on 0207 2783310. Open Monday to Saturday from 0900-1700
Train times, tickets & ticket refunds
The trains are run by National Express East Coast and First Capital Connect. For train & ticket refund information please contact:
National Express East Coast – 08457 225 225
First Capital Connect – 0845 676 9904 or textphone 0800 975 1052
For train timetables & real-time running times, please contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.