Kings
Cross Station
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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Left
Luggage Kings Cross Station
There
is a left luggage facility at Kings Cross mainline station operated
by the Excess Baggage Company - the company have their own web site.
The office is open 7 days a week from 07:00 to 23:00. You can find
the office at platform 8, midway up the platform. (From the main concourse
looking towards the trains, go to the platform furthest on your left).
The Excess Baggage Company have a monopoly of the left luggage facilities
at most of London's main railway stations and airports. They can also
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Shops
& Services Kings Cross Station
There
is the normal shops and kiosks you would associate with a major rail
station. There are countless outlets offering mostly snack foods from
Burger King through baguettes, pizza's, pastries to bars and restaurants
offering more substantial fayre.
There is a branch of Boots chemists and of course a choice of newsagents
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Toilets
& Showers Kings Cross Station
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.
If you venture outside the station, the main road Euston Road has
a lot of fast food options in the immediate area within sight, - you
may find prices slightly lower than in the station. These include
McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. There is also a Post Office and a
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Kings
Cross Underground Station
The London Underground at Kings Cross is perhaps London's busiest
with no less than 5 separate lines radiating out to all parts of
Central London.
There
is direct access to the underground from within all three stations
at Kings Cross
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Detailed Guide To London Underground
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St
Pancras Station
The original St Pancras station, with its vast single span roof and
Victorian Gothic façade, opened in 1868 and became a London
icon. Now
fully restored to house the 400-metre-long Eurostar trains, and given
a stunning contemporary twist, it has been reborn as St Pancras International.
St Pancras is also the southern terminus of the Midland Main Line,
and is the main departure point from London for services to the East
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Shops
& Services St Pancras
St
Pancras International offers a full range of shops, bars and restaurants.
There’s a world-class brasserie, Europe’s longest champagne
bar, and a daily farmers’ market.
Because of the international departures there are lots of boutique
style retail outlets like those typically found in an international
airport terminal.
There is WiiFi connectivity. Eurostar Lounges are available condusive
to work or rest.
A Left Luggage office is situated at ground floor level and is open
Mon-Sat 0700-2100, Sun 0915-2045
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List of Kings Cross St Pancras/ Euston Hotels
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