St Pancras International Railway Station — Attraction in London

St Pancras International is one of London’s most iconic and well-connected railway stations, serving as a key gateway for both domestic and international travelers. Located in central London, it is not only a hub for high-speed Eurostar services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, but also connects to major UK cities via East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, and Southeastern services.

Facilities for Travelers: St Pancras offers a full range of modern amenities. For those waiting for trains, there is free Wi-Fi throughout the station, clean and well-signed seating areas, and plenty of plug-in points for charging devices. Information desks and friendly staff are available to assist with journey planning or general inquiries. Currency exchange desks, ATMs, luggage storage (by Excess Baggage Co.), and public restrooms are also available, though it’s worth noting that toilet cleanliness can vary during busy periods.

Shopping and Dining: The station houses an excellent range of shops, from luxury brands like Fortnum & Mason and Hamleys to essentials like WHSmith and Marks & Spencer Simply Food. Dining options are abundant, including fast food outlets, cafes (like Le Pain Quotidien and Pret), and elegant restaurants such as Searcys Champagne Bar and the Booking Office 1869. These make St Pancras not just a transit point, but a destination in itself.

Eurostar and International Travel: For international travelers, Eurostar check-in is efficient and well-organized. You should arrive 90–120 minutes before departure, as you’ll go through security and passport control before boarding. Luggage policies are generous compared to airlines, and you can take liquids without restriction. Signs and announcements are clear in English and French, and staff are available to help if you’re unfamiliar with the process.

Accessibility and Transport Links: The station is fully accessible, with lifts, ramps, and step-free paths throughout, although there are occasional reports of lift outages—so if you have mobility needs, allow extra time. St Pancras is integrated with King’s Cross Station and the King’s Cross St Pancras Underground—giving direct access to six London Underground lines. Taxis, buses, and rideshare services are also readily available outside the station.

Tips for Travelers: Luggage storage is available but can get busy—book online in advance for quicker service.

Security is tight, so do not leave bags unattended. CCTV and British Transport Police are present at all times.

The public piano, donated by Elton John, is a hidden gem—worth a stop if you're musically inclined or enjoy live performances.

If you have time before departure, explore the adjacent British Library, just a...

I had an absolutely wonderful time at St Pancras International- the food and shops were great and staff are always helpful!

Being a passionate pianist, I was happy to play the Sir Elton John piano it its final moments before it's replacement from the station. The new upright piano is great but has had some strings broken inside from aggressive playing. I must note that I have seen three notes broken by a single individual and would hope that the relevant authorities take action accordingly in the pretence of the intention damage of public property.

The people there are always a pleasure to meet; they are usually either tourists or workers on their way home. I'm always delighted to guide any unsure travellers to their given destination and hope they take the opportunity to immerse themselves in one of London's most significant stations.

More recently, the station has featured an exhibit from the newly released 'Wicked' and has even had Jeff Goldblum perform on the public piano there. I believe this shows that the station can feature new things to engage the changing interests of the customers they get and are willing to take measures to engage us.

I would strongly recommend St Pancras International as a...

The Eurostar experience just gets worse and worse. Awful queues, essentially because there are too many passengers on closely spaced trains. The crowding is aggravated by Eurostar's latest trick of selling you a ticket on a train, which it later cancels, forcing you onto another ( less conveniently timed) so that even the trains to Brussels, always quieter than the Paris route, are nevertheless jammed. Check in queues are horrendous, because there are insufficient security scanners operating (which require you put your outer clothing in filthy trays for scanning) and far too few passport officials, the French booths being insufficient and inefficient. There are about 10 platforms, so when a train for Paris and a train for Brussels are leaving within a few minutes of each other (poor planning anyway) you might think it sensible that one goes from platform 1 and the other from platform 10. That would be far too rational. Eurostar likes to use adjacent platforms, aggravating the crowding. To accommodate Eurostar's deficiencies, you are asked to arrive 90min before departure, but even this does not ensure trains leave on time, it just means a supposedly rapid journey now...