London King's Cross railway station
London King's Cross railway station, Grade I listed railway terminus in Kings Cross, England
The red brick Victorian railway station features two large arched train sheds and a prominent clock tower at its main entrance point.
Architect Lewis Cubitt designed this major railway terminus, which opened in 1852 as the London hub for the Great Northern Railway network.
The station gained worldwide recognition through Platform 9¾, where the Hogwarts Express departs in the Harry Potter literary series.
The station connects London with destinations across Yorkshire and Scotland through services operated by London North Eastern Railway and other carriers.
The 2012 renovation created a steel-and-glass concourse with a geometric latticed ceiling spanning 7,500 square meters of public space.
Location: Kings Cross
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 1852
Architects: Lewis Cubitt
Official opening: October 14, 1852
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: London station group
Website: http://nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/KGX.aspx
GPS coordinates: 51.53089,-0.12331
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
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