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Taking you into the nation's capital at 125mph

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to London King's Cross - with no booking fees!

LNER trains arrive and depart at London's King's Cross Station, located to the north of the bustling West End.

LNER trains run every twenty minutes from Leeds or York to London.

Trains to Newcastle, York, and Edinburgh run twice an hour, and there are hundreds of other connections along the East Coast mainline linking London to the rest of the UK.

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Fact About London
London is home to the world's smallest statue — located in Philpot Lane, EC3, it depicts two mice eating a piece of cheese

Popular trains to London

Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Wednesday 15 May 2024
From
£52.30
330% greener than a car

Leeds to London Kings Cross

Thursday 16 May 2024
From
£25.10
330% greener than a car

Newcastle to London Kings Cross

Thursday 16 May 2024
From
£35.70
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Lose yourself in London for less

The capital needs no introduction. World famous landmarks, huge green city centre parks – this is the epicentre of where it all happens.

You'll feel its intoxicating cosmopolitan buzz as soon as you set foot on the platform.

And with a cheap train ticket, it doesn't take much capital to get there.

Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% credit back every time you travel with us.

Things to do in London

London's calling - a melting pot of food, fashion, culture, history, and shopping recognised as among the best in the world.

London Nightlife

From traditional boozers and trendy bars, to live music and the theatre, London truly is as a city that never sleeps. If you're looking for something different, then try a comedy club on the River Thames, or the Natural History Museum after dark.

Trains to Wimbledon

Find cheap train tickets to Wimbledon, just in time for the world's most prestigious tennis tournament, or just for the strawberries and cream. Travel there in style with LNER.

Nothing Beats Musical Routes

National Rail has partnered with renowned British DJ and broadcaster, Jo Whiley, to ignite a passion for exploring the roots of British music through train travel. Embark on a journey with Window Seater app with a variety of short audio guides narrating the vibrant tales of Britain's musical landscapes, both past and present.

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The Magic of Motown

5th Apr

Seen by over a million people! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Tickets from £32.00

An Evening of Burlesque

10th Oct

Cabaret spectacular featuring fan dancing fantasies, foxy '40s WAF sirens, bubblegum blowing baseball babes and cheesecake pin-ups.

Tickets from £23.20

Sasha Velour

5th Nov

American drag queen, designer and illustrator, known for winning *RuPaul's Drag Race* season nine.

Tickets from £37.45
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RELATED FAQS

Which rail lines go through London King's Cross?

The train lines through London King's Cross station are LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central, Lumo, Great Northern, and Thameslink.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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