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Kings Cross Station is a major railway terminus and one of the UK's busiest stations. It is located at the northern edge of Central London, on the junction of the A501 Euston Road and York Way, in the district of Kings Cross which straddles the boroughs of Camden and Islington.
Kings Cross Station opened in 1852. Upon completion, its roof was the largest in the world and was purportedly based upon the riding school of the Czars of Moscow. One legend suggests that the bellicose and triumphant ancient leader of the Iceni tribe,Queen Boadicea, is buried beneath the station. And, of course, any true fan of the popular Harry Potter series is aware that Kings Cross Station is the where the magical Platform 9 3/4 sees students board the train for Hogwarts. Indeed, the station now features signage for this platform, as well as a luggage trolley partially embedded into the wall.
Obviously, its not just fun and games at Kings Cross Station. As the southern terminus of the East Coast Main Line, thousands of commuters rely on the station as their daily gateway into the capital. Located in Travelcard Zone 1, Kings Cross Station is served by more London Underground lines than any other station. The station's proximity to other important stations adds to its significance.
Steps away is the newly opened St Pancras International Station, where, since November 2007, Eurostar trains crossing beneath the English Channel have provided regular and speedy service to France and Belgium (and from those two countries, stations throughout Europe). Not simply a point of access between London and the Continent, St Pancras is a fantastic destination in its own right. The brand spanking new station features of a variety of well known shops, a fantastic pub, plenty of places to eat and even Europe's longest champagne bar! Plans for a daily fresh farmers' market are in the works as well!
Nearby Euston Station is another heavily used rail station here. The station functions as the main rail gateway from and from London to the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and Scotland. Euston Square Tube Station is close too. Of course, a litany of bus routes and a steady stream of cabs pass by Kings Cross.
With so much local, domestic and international coming-and-going throughout the day, the area around Kings Cross Station guarantees almost any necessity or frivolity that a traveller might seek. The Kings Cross district of London offers accommodations for all requirements and budgets as well as virtually any type of food imaginable. A host of cafes, pubs, and nightspots means even the pickiest of tastes will be spoilt for choice.
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