St Pancras International

Getting to St Pancras

St Pancras International sits in central London at the junction of Euston Road and Midland Road, right next to King's Cross station. It's one of the best-connected stations in the city.

• London Underground — King's Cross St Pancras is served by six Tube lines: Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly Line direct (about 50 minutes, no changes).
• From Gatwick — Thameslink trains run direct to St Pancras from Gatwick (about 55 minutes).
• National Rail — Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services stop at St Pancras. Southeastern and Great Northern services stop at the adjacent King's Cross.
• Bus — multiple routes stop on Euston Road outside the station.
• Taxi / Uber — drop-off is on Pancras Road. Allow for traffic — central London can be slow.

Checking In for Eurostar

The Eurostar departure area is on the upper level (first floor) of St Pancras. Look for the clearly signed Eurostar check-in area. The process: ticket scan → border control → security → departure lounge. Allow 60–90 minutes before your train.

Check-in opens 90 minutes before departure and closes 30 minutes before. Business Premier passengers can check in up to 10 minutes before departure.

Before Security: Eating & Shopping

St Pancras has excellent food and retail options on the main concourse (before you enter the Eurostar area):

• The Betjeman Arms — a solid pub right on the concourse
• St Pancras Brasserie & Champagne Bar — the famous long champagne bar under the station's iron arches
• Sourced Market — good coffee and fresh food
• Various chain restaurants and cafés
• Shops including a small Boots, WH Smith, and several fashion outlets

After Security: The Departure Lounge

Once through security and border control, you enter the Eurostar departure lounge. It's spacious with plenty of seating, a café, and a duty-free shop. There are toilets, charging points, and departure screens showing your platform and boarding time.

Business Premier passengers have access to a separate private lounge with complimentary food, drinks (including champagne), newspapers, and a quieter environment. See our Lounge Access guide for details.

Platform & Boarding

Boarding is announced on screens and over the PA system, typically 20–30 minutes before departure. Platforms are accessed directly from the departure lounge — just walk down to the platform level and find your coach number. Coaches are clearly marked.

Left Luggage

If you want to explore London before your train, Excess Baggage Company operates a left luggage service in the station. Prices start at about £12.50 per item per day.