London King's Cross railway station
London King's Cross railway station, Grade I listed railway terminus in Kings Cross, England
The Victorian red brick facade presents two large arched train sheds and a prominent clock tower at the main entrance facing Euston Road, serving as an architectural landmark for the surrounding district and one of central London's busiest transport hubs.
Architect Lewis Cubitt designed this terminus for the Great Northern Railway, which began operations in 1852 and underwent several expansions over the following century, with the most recent major renovation modernizing the complex between 2007 and 2013.
The station attracts visitors from around the world who come to photograph the Platform 9¾ installation, referencing the departure point of the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter novels, which has become part of London's popular culture landscape.
Services operated by London North Eastern Railway and other carriers connect the terminus with destinations throughout Yorkshire and Scotland, while multiple Underground lines and bus routes provide access from across the capital and adjoining areas.
The 2012 renovation introduced a steel and glass concourse featuring a geometric latticed ceiling that spans 7,500 square meters (81,000 square feet) of public space, channeling natural light into previously dark platform areas through its curved structure.
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: December 12, 2025 16:55
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