London Kings Cross train station

London Kings Cross train tickets, prices and times

In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, Cambridge was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with London Kings Cross. Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.

Compare train ticket prices to and from London Kings Cross for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.

Choose an available ticket-delivery method and follow the retailer’s collection or electronic-ticket instructions before boarding. Select a collection station only when it is offered for your booking.

Ticket-machine locations listed: Corridor to Main Concourse; Main Concourse. Check opening and access arrangements if you intend to collect a ticket.

At a glance

Station essentials

Station

London Kings Cross

Station code

KGX

Location

Camden, London

London fare zone

Zone 1

Map

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Journey planning

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The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.

Train operators and station management

The checked station record names Network Rail as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.

Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.

Facilities and assistance at London Kings Cross

• Ticket machinesListed — check availability
• Waiting roomsListed — check availability
• ToiletsListed — check availability
• Accessible toiletsListed — check availability
• Baby changingListed — check availability
• Customer help pointsListed — check availability
• RefreshmentsListed — check availability
• Bicycle storageListed — check availability

Step-free access: Category A

The station is recorded as having step-free routes to every platform. Platform access and boarding the train are different: confirm any ramp, lift or staff assistance you need for the complete journey.

Recorded staffing level: full time. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.

Read the station’s detailed facilities and access notes ↗ and arrange Passenger Assist ↗. Check both your departure and arrival stations.

Parking and onward travel

Parking arrangements are listed for London Kings Cross in the official station record. Check current access rules, charges and any Blue Badge conditions with the parking operator before driving.

• Station Car Park: 322 spaces recorded.

A train ticket does not reserve a parking space.

Recorded bicycle-storage capacity: 204 spaces. Check the storage location and any access or security requirements before taking a cycle.

Recorded cycle-storage types: stands. Covered storage is listed; check which spaces this applies to.

The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information, local bus information, taxi information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.

Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard

The area north of London King’s Cross offers canalside public space at Granary Square and shops and restaurants at Coal Drops Yard. The estate’s visitor directions follow signs for Regent’s Canal, then cross the canal towards Granary Square, with a ramp leading down to Coal Drops Yard.

Use the estate map to choose a route through the squares, gardens and former railway buildings. London St Pancras International is a separate neighbouring terminal, so check the station name on your onward or return booking before heading back.

About London Kings Cross station

ORR estimated 27,727,108 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.