Stevenage to London Kings Cross Trains From £8.90*

What amenities are there in the Great Northern Standard Class?

Offering free Wi-Fi on all services and plug sockets at many window seats, Standard Class on Great Northern is a relaxed way to travel, with overhead luggage racks available throughout.

Is Great Northern First Class worth it?

A First Class service is available on some Great Northern trains, offering wider seats, extra legroom and a quieter carriage. Even for a journey of around 30 minutes, it can be a worthwhile upgrade if you prefer a calmer space to work on the way into the capital.

How much luggage space is there on Great Northern trains?

There is ample room for luggage on Great Northern trains. Smaller bags fit in the overhead racks, while larger items can be stored in the designated luggage areas near the carriage entrances.

Is there food and drink on Great Northern trains?

Great Northern trains on this route do not have an onboard catering service, so it's best to pick up any drinks or snacks at Stevenage before boarding, or at King's Cross on arrival.

At around 28 miles, the journey from Stevenage to London King's Cross is one of the fastest commuter runs into the capital, cutting south through Hertfordshire in under 30 minutes on the fastest services. Here are a few station tips and platform shortcuts to help the trip go smoothly at both ends.

Stevenage: Getting to the Platform

• The Platform Tip: Services bound for London King's Cross depart from Platforms 1 and 2, the southbound island platform. The platforms sit below the concourse and can be reached via stairs or lifts once through the ticket barriers. 
• Pre-Departure: There are coffee bars on each of the platform islands, so there's no need to stock up before passing through the barriers. Toilets can be found on the concourse level. Note that there is no public Wi-Fi at the station.
• Local Connections: Stevenage Bus Interchange is just a short walk from the station, connecting to destinations across Hertfordshire and beyond.

Onboard trains from Stevenage to London King’s Cross

The short run south from Stevenage opens out into the Hertfordshire countryside before woodlands and fields give way to the suburbs of North London on the approach into King's Cross.

• The View Alert: Sit on the left-hand side heading south for the best views across Hertfordshire. Fields and wooded slopes open out between the towns in the early part of the journey before the North London suburbs close in on the final approach into King's Cross
• Key Landmarks: Between Welwyn North and Welwyn Garden City, the train crosses the Digswell Viaduct, a 40-arch Victorian structure that carries the line high above the valley of the River Mimram. Approaching King's Cross, the Gothic towers of St Pancras International rise into view above the rooftops of the capital.

Arriving at London King’s Cross

• The Euston Road Exit: The main exit opens directly onto Euston Road and the entrance to King's Cross St Pancras Underground station, served by the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. The Piccadilly line runs directly to Heathrow.
• The St Pancras Concourse: Eurostar and Thameslink services depart from St Pancras International next door. Follow signs from the King's Cross concourse through the covered walkway to the shared forecourt.
• Onward Travel: From here, much of central London can be easily reached on foot or by Tube. Taxis are available outside on Euston Road, with buses running to all corners of the city.