Huntingdon to London Kings Cross Trains From £14.65*

• Thameslink offers the most affordable train services. Note that only a handful of trains from Huntingdon terminate at London Kings Cross from Monday to Saturday (four services from 22:40 to 03:41). Between 04:34 and 22:10, passengers are taken to London St Pancras International station just across the road. All trains on Sundays call at Kings Cross.
• Great Northern services are a reliable option if you need to commute into central London by 09:00 during the week or take an early weekend train. The operator provides five trains from Huntingdon to Kings Cross between 06:00 and 07:52 on weekdays, and three trains each hour from 08:20 to 10:22 on Saturday and 09:18 to 11:18 on Sunday.

Your 55-mile (89-kilometre) route from Huntingdon to London will be a relaxed, hassle-free journey thanks to our frequent-traveller tips.

Departure from Huntingdon

Huntingdon station is just 15 minutes from the town’s centre and shopping district. Several buses stop at the station and around the corner at Millfield Park. If you’re cycling, you can park in front of the station and on the right-hand side of the building.

• Which platform? Huntingdon consists of three platforms. Trains to London Kings Cross and St Pancras International generally use platform 2. Just be sure to check the boards before leaving the ticket hall.
• Morning brew: Grab a warming beverage from Amici Coffee on Station Approach before your train arrives. There are seats in the main concourse and on the platform (including a sheltered area) to enjoy your drink while you wait.

On board trains from Huntingdon to Kings Cross

Slash an hour off your journey time when you take the Huntingdon to London train instead of driving. The carriages are air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi access, ensuring a comfortable train ride.

• Shifting landscapes: As you journey south, you’ll take in the beautiful rural scenery of the River Great Ouse, Biggleswade Common and McGregor Lake. More suburban towns, modern high-rises and bustling north London streets come into view, and the Emirates Stadium appears on your left before reaching the terminus.
• Which side to pick: Sit on the right side of the train for a better glimpse of the far-reaching countryside.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

Trains from Huntingdon to Kings Cross terminate at the well-connected station and give you a ton of transportation options to explore London.

• A tourist favourite: Few stations contain a sightseeing spot. Grab your wand and take a photo with the famous Platform 9¾ and the trolley. A range of gifts and souvenirs is available from the Harry Potter Shop next door.
• Main exit: Access Kings Cross Square and the Real Food street market via the main exit. The square has a Tube entrance and several bus stops. Another way into the London Underground station involves taking the escalators indoors.
• Pancras Road exit: This side exit leads to London St Pancras station, where you can take more rail routes around the city and the UK, as well as Eurostar services across Europe.
• Kings Boulevard exit: Take this way out to head to Coal Drops Yard and the Regent’s Canal. 
• Onward travel: Transferring to London’s expansive network is simple. The station is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines of the London Underground. You can board buses on Kings Cross Square and York Way or take a cab from the taxi rank on Pancras Road.  If you’re spending time in the area, it’s just a short walk to reach shopping areas, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Arriving at London St Pancras International

• Leaving the platform: All Thameslink trains stop at the lower-level platforms. The exits and shops are on the ground floor, accessible via the escalators and lifts.
• Pancras Road exit: Use the main exit to transfer to the Tube station or trains from London Kings Cross. It’s also the closest way out to Coal Drops Yard and the Regent’s Canal.
• Midland Road exit: Two wide doors opposite the main exit take you to the Francis Crick Institute and the station taxi rank.
• Eurostar exit: Located by The Arcade, another taxi rank is just outside this exit.
• Western exit: The far end of the station takes you straight to the London Underground station.
• Local transport connections: It’s easy to reach the same buses serving Kings Cross station across the road. London St Pancras International is closer to bus stops and taxi ranks on Euston Road and Midland Road. The station also has its own entrances to the Tube station.