Is London St Pancras International the same as Kings Cross?

King’s Cross and St Pancras stations are two different stations, but they are side by side, separated by a pedestrian area and a road. They share a tube station (called “King’s Cross St Pancras”).

Why is Kings Cross next to St Pancras?

Midland spent years borrowing platforms at King’s Cross and Euston, before eventually pouncing on some land to build its own terminus. And that’s why there are two separate stations. And as to why they were so close, it was a simple matter of land availability in a rapidly-growing metropolis.

Where do trains from St Pancras go to?

St Pancras still serves its original purpose as terminus for the Midland main line trains to Leicester, Derby, Nottingham & Sheffield, and it now also hosts domestic high-speed trains to and from Kent. Underground platforms provide direct Thameslink trains south to Croydon, Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

What line is London St Pancras International on?

St Pancras International serves Thameslink, East Midlands Railway and Southeastern trains as the three main TOC’s. Thameslink services from St Pancras are on the Bedford-Brighton line, with destinations including Luton, Gatwick Airport and other major stations in London such as Farringdon and Blackfriars.

How much is the tube from Kings Cross to London Bridge?

London Underground (Tube) operates a vehicle from King’s Cross St. Pancras station to London Bridge station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 – £3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Pentonville, King’s Cross Pentonville Road to London Bridge Borough High St every 15 minutes.

How long to walk from St Pancras to Kings Cross?

It’s about 2 minutes. You will see an exit out on to Pancras Road, opposite is St Pancras station. What train are you getting from STP to? If it’s an Eurostar then 16 minutes will be too short a connection time.

Who is buried under Kings Cross station?

TAKING A photograph of the drab old Platform 10 at King’s Cross station, I told a quick-witted chap that Boadicea’s bones lay buried under it. He quipped, “Did she die waiting for a train to Royston?” Yes, well, in Boadicea’s time it was no joke.

How do you get to Kings Cross from St Pancras?

Marylebone to Kings Cross St Pancras International Head to the Underground and take the Bakerloo line south one stop south to Baker Street. Alight and change over to the Metropolitan line or Hammersmith & City line to get to Kings Cross, three stops away. The journey should take less than 15 mins.

Where in London is St Pancras station?

London Borough of Camden
Location. St Pancras is at the southern end of the London Borough of Camden on a site orientated north-south, deeper than it is wide.

Where do I catch the Eurostar in London?

LONDON ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL
London St Pancras International is our main Eurostar hub and connects the UK with some of the most exciting cities on the continent.

Do you go through customs on Eurostar?

Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking. Non-EU passengers are responsible for checking if a visa is required for travel, prior to purchasing tickets.

How to get from St Pancras to London Kings Cross?

There are 3 ways to get from St Pancras International Station to London Kings Cross Station by bus, car or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio’s travel planner.

Where is St Pancras station in central London?

St Pancras International is set at the heart of Central London with more underground connections than any other London station. St Pancras International is set at the heart of Central London with more underground connections than any other London station.

When was King’s Cross and St Pancras stations built?

Courtesy of Transport for London at the London Transport Museum. King’s Cross is the more senior of the two stations. Built by the Great Northern Railway, it opened in 1852. Quaintly, it had just two platforms then: one for arrivals, the other for departures.

How to get to KGX from St Pancras?

You will probably arrive at KGX on platforms 1-8. When you exit the gates turn right and follow the inside of the building around towards Boots on this plan of the station, http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/sme/KGX_StationPlan.aspx