London train: everything you need to know about this means of transport in 2025!

In this article, I present London trainsto get to the British capital and around once there.

Here you'll find

• How to get to London by train
• Trains in London, to explore the city and its surroundings
• How to use them easily
• Practical information: prices, opening hours, advice
• And much more!

If you're looking for information about trains in London, you'll love this article.

Follow the guide!

Train Londres : article summary

Which train to take to London?

There are many ways to get to London - planes, Channel Tunnel by cartrains - and the latter could be the most economical solution.

It's also the solution of choice for those who want to travel in a more relaxed way. greenerin line with current environmental issues.

To get to London by train from Europe, you'll be using the Eurostar. It departs from Paris, Lille, Brussels, Disneyland Paris or Amsterdam, and serves stops such as Rotterdam and ski resorts in the Alps during the winter season.

Since 2007, this train to London has been arriving at the St Pancras station (London St Pancras International), via a route of 2 hours approx.. Afterwards, you can take one of the many means of transport available from nearby King's Cross station.

Good to know This station is home to platform 9 ¾ of theHarry Potter !

Which trains are best for visiting London and the surrounding area?

Once there, you can use trains to get around. in London and to visit around the capital. If you want to explore other parts of the UK and other cities, this is the ideal solution.

Trains are divided between the London Overground (covering Greater London and Hertfordshire), commuter trains and mainline services. There are more than 20 rail companies operating the most frequent routes, including :

• Visit Docklands Light Railway (DLR) which serves parts of East London, with 47 stations and 7 lines. It passes through The Cityby Canary WharfLondon City Airport to Woolwich
• Thames Linkfrom London St Pancras International station
• London Northwestern Railwayfrom Euston station
• South Western Railwayfrom London and Waterloo stations
• Great Western Railwayfrom Paddington station
• Night lines like Night Riviera Sleeper or Caledonian Sleeper that criss-cross the country as far as Scotland
• Virgin Trainswhich extends to North Wales, North-West England and Scotland.
• Shuttle trains from the main London airports to the city center, especially from London Stanstedairport Gatwick and of course since HeathrowLondon's main airport

To find a route easily, consult the timetables of each line/company and organize your trips easily, go to the National Rail official website.

What are London's main train stations?

The 10 major stations in London are :

• King's Cross and the nearby St Pancras
• The Waterlooopposite the Westminster
• The Paddingtonserved by the Elizabeth Linehome of the official Paddington bear store
• The Victoriaclose to the Buckingham Palace
• London Bridgenot far from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge
• Liverpool Streeta convenient station for visiting the Shoreditch or the City
• The Fenchurch Streetclose to Tower Hill tube stop, serving Essex and East London
• London Eustonwhich is located in the borough of Camden and links the capital to cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, as well as to the main cities of Scotland via night trains.
• Charing CrossLondon's most central station, a stone's throw from Covent Garden and the famous Trafalgar Square

In all, there are 14 railway stations in London!

London train: practical tips and information

Here's what you need to know to use London trains to explore the city and its surroundings.

London train tickets

You can buy tickets (one-way or round-trip) for your travels, at ticket offices or automatic machines located in most stations.

It is also possible to use theOyster Card or a travel Cardto save on ticket prices.

Last but not least, there's a complete pass - Brit Rail Pass - for train travel throughout the UK. It can't be used on the subway or Overground, but it allows you to take trains throughout the country without restriction, from as little as £102. Note that it is reserved for travelers who do not reside on the territory !

Practical information 

Train travel to/from London is comfortable and convenient. There are no major disturbances on the lines and the service is of a high standard.

You should also know that most stations have luggage lockers. And they're equipped with a host of amenities: toilets, catering services, stores and more. This makes them an ideal choice for backpackers who want to explore London and the surrounding area unhindered.

Finally, if you're a fan of railroads and trains, I highly recommend a visit to the London Transport Museum. It's the world's largest museum of urban transport, tracing the history and evolution of urban locomotion in exhaustive detail!

• Address: Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
• Prices: £24 (which gives you a 1-year pass) / free for under-17s

What other ways are there of visiting London?

For visit London and the surrounding towns and monuments (such as the Windsor Castlethe Hindu temple of Mandir or the astonishing town of Milton Keynes), the train is a good option.

You can also borrow :

• Visit London Undergroundwith 11 lines and 272 stations
• The many bus routes of the capital, amounting to 673
• Visit river shuttles which can be used to navigate the Thames and reach areas such as the Greenwichto visit the ship Cutty Sark and see the prime meridian at a longitude of 0°!
• From London cabsto make certain journeys within the capital.

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