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Arriving in London

London Station Guide

Find the guide for the London station your train actually uses. Browse 12 stations, with local guidance on the railway building, service areas and onward surroundings. Start with your rail itinerary, then use the distinctions below if the station name is unclear.

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12 of 15 guides

The Gothic exterior of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel adjoining St Pancras station

Rail stations

St Pancras International

The Gothic hotel frontage adjoining St Pancras International.

The Gothic hotel frontage adjoins St Pancras station; it is not the Eurostar entrance. Identify the service and relevant concourse first, with Eurostar check-in guidance considered separately from a domestic train arrival or departure.

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The lattice roof above the King’s Cross station concourse.

Rail stations

King’s Cross

The lattice roof above the King’s Cross station concourse.

King’s Cross and neighbouring St Pancras are separate stations, despite their close location. Check the terminal on the rail ticket, then use the operator’s information for assistance and the station map for a practical street exit.

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Passengers below the departure board in Euston station’s busy concourse

Rail stations

Euston

Inside Euston's concourse in November 2016; use current departure information on arrival.

Euston railway station and Euston Square Underground station are distinct locations. Keep the train operator and departure details to hand, then check the complete accessible route before choosing where to meet outside.

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Paddington Station interior with its arched train-shed roof and station activity

Rail stations

Paddington

The arched roof above Paddington's mainline station interior.

Paddington’s mainline, Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line journeys need the correct service information. Choose the route through the station for that service and distinguish a rail interchange from a nearby Paddington visit.

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The historic frontage of London Victoria station.

Rail stations

Victoria

The historic frontage of London Victoria station.

London Victoria railway station and Victoria Coach Station are different destinations. Name rail or coach explicitly, and prepare a Gatwick rail connection using the actual service details rather than only the word “Victoria”.

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Passengers in the Waterloo station concourse beneath its roof.

Rail stations

Waterloo

Passengers inside Waterloo Station.

Waterloo and Waterloo East should be read carefully on the ticket. After identifying the service, choose the exit for the onward South Bank address and check rail-to-Underground access as a separate part of the route.

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Liverpool Street station roof and concourse with passengers.

Rail stations

Liverpool Street

Passengers beneath the roof of Liverpool Street station.

Liverpool Street journeys can involve mainline rail, the Elizabeth line or the Underground. Keep the service name with the station, particularly for a Stansted Express connection, then use the map to plan the route to street level.

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Travellers beneath the timber-lined ceiling of London Bridge station’s concourse, near Underground passages

Rail stations

London Bridge

Passages towards the Underground from London Bridge's concourse, photographed in February 2023.

London Bridge railway station is a destination distinct from the river bridge itself. Choose the station’s street side for the onward address, and resolve luggage arrangements before adding a visit to Borough Market.

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The brick and stone concourse interior at London Marylebone station.

Rail stations

Marylebone

The concourse interior at London Marylebone station.

Marylebone’s rail terminal should be matched to the booked Chiltern route rather than a nearby Underground station. Use Melcombe Place as an orientation point, while confirming the actual meeting arrangement for the passenger.

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The hotel frontage above Charing Cross station’s entrance, with street traffic in front

Rail stations

Charing Cross

The hotel frontage and entrance to Charing Cross station, photographed in July 2020.

Charing Cross rail arrivals connect with the Strand and the Trafalgar Square area. Keep the London end of the ticket clear and use the onward building address when planning a gallery visit or street meeting.

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The curved glass South Bank entrance to Blackfriars station, with its red rail symbol

Rail stations

Blackfriars

Blackfriars station's south-bank entrance, photographed in March 2012; specify the riverbank when planning an arrival.

Blackfriars has approaches from both banks of the Thames. Name the bank that suits the next destination, and check the required lift route and train service before treating a riverside landmark as the meeting point.

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Farringdon station’s white frontage and blue Underground canopy above the entrance

Rail stations

Farringdon

Farringdon station, photographed in August 2026; confirm the required entrance before setting an arrival point.

Farringdon brings together Thameslink, Elizabeth line and Underground journeys with different routes through the interchange. Read the map for the actual service, then describe the street meeting in relation to the correct exit.

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If your ticket says London Terminals

London Terminals is a ticketing description, not one station. National Rail explains that the stations you can use depend on the permitted route and ticket restrictions. Check the detailed itinerary or ask the train operator which London station your service uses, then open that station’s guide. This directory is a selection of 12 guides, not a list of every station covered by that ticket description.

Resolve similar station names

King’s Cross and St Pancras International are separate railway stations. Waterloo and Waterloo East are also distinct, while Victoria Coach Station is a different building from Victoria railway station. The guides below explain the relevant distinction before you choose an entrance or plan a connection.

Find the London stop on an airport train

Use the station where you intend to leave the train. From Gatwick, Gatwick Express serves Victoria, while Thameslink serves London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras International, among other stations. Check the stops for your actual service before choosing a guide; the airport name alone does not identify the London arrival.

Continue with the guide for your journey

Open a station guide for its layout, access information and nearby places. Follow its official references for current station notices and rail assistance. Once you know the station, the transfer page brings together the details for a chauffeur request; Passenger Help covers an existing journey or a change to its arrangements.

BEFORE YOU GO

A little more clarity.

Are these the only London stations?

No. This directory brings together 12 ASCEND station guides. Use National Rail to identify a station outside this selection or to check which stations your ticket permits.

Which guide should I use for Eurostar?

Choose St Pancras International. Its guide distinguishes Eurostar departures from domestic rail and the neighbouring King’s Cross railway station.

Can I choose any guide if my ticket says London Terminals?

Check your itinerary and ticket restrictions first. London Terminals does not make every London station interchangeable, and a guide does not establish ticket validity.

Does the directory show live platforms or disruption?

No. Use it to find a station guide, then follow the official railway links for current service and station information.

DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE

Keep the details close.

Confirm opening arrangements, admission, accessibility and the right entrance directly before travelling.

National Rail: London Terminals and travel in London St Pancras: train services and the King’s Cross distinction National Rail: London Waterloo East TfL: Victoria Coach Station and rail connections Gatwick: train services and London stations

Guide reviewed 9 September 2026. Venues manage their own tickets and visitor arrangements.

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