London St Pancras International is one of the world's best-known railway stations and the principal London terminal for international high-speed passenger services to continental Europe. The historic station building combines Victorian railway architecture with modern international rail facilities and forms a major transport hub in central London.
London St Pancras International: Historical sights and information
Facts about London St Pancras International
- Latitude:
- 51.531900
- Longitude:
- -0.126700
- GPS Coordinates:
- 51°32' N, 00°08' W
The transport importance of the station
St Pancras International provides direct international rail connections through the Channel Tunnel to destinations including Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. The station is also integrated with domestic high-speed services, London Underground and the wider national railway network. King's Cross railway station is immediately adjacent, creating one of the most important transport interchanges in London.
Travel and connections
The station provides a convenient international rail gateway for travellers arriving in or departing from London. Its central location places visitors close to the British Library, King's Cross, Regent's Canal and many major attractions in central London. The surrounding King's Cross and St Pancras area also contains extensive restaurants, hotels, shops and cultural venues.