Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross, London: Where to Find It
Platform 9¾ is linked to King’s Cross station, on Euston Road in London. Network Rail describes it as the home of Hogwarts’ platform 9¾. The guided walk offered here does not mention this stop: add it on your own.
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King’s Cross and its surroundings
Three landmarks to help you plan the stop.
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King’s Cross
Euston Road, N1 9ALNetwork Rail presents the station as the home of Harry Potter’s platform 9¾. Address given: London King’s Cross, Euston Road, London N1 9AL.
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St Pancras
Neighbouring stationKing’s Cross and St Pancras sit side by side. If a booking sends you to one of the two stations, check the name on your voucher.
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Studios bus
Possible departureDepending on the date, the studios excursion bus can leave from King’s Cross, Victoria or Baker Street, according to the Civitatis listing. The exact point is on your voucher.
The guided walk in English
Harry Potter walking tour in London
2 h walk with an English-speaking guide, starting at Trafalgar Square, next to the Fourth Plinth. The listing does not mention King’s Cross: plan this stop separately.
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Your departure checklist
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Adding Platform 9¾ to your day
The listing for the guided walk in English does not mention King’s Cross. Once the walk is over, make your own way to the station. The Transport for London journey planner gives the route from where you are.
If the bus for your studios excursion leaves from King’s Cross, arrive early so you keep some time before the departure time on your voucher.
A stop, not a visit
Network Rail does not describe the platform 9¾ installation in detail here. For the sets from the films, you need to go to the studios in Leavesden: that is a separate booking, with its own ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Platform 9¾?
At King’s Cross station, on Euston Road in London (N1 9AL). Network Rail describes it as the home of Hogwarts’ platform 9¾.
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Does the guided walk in English go through King’s Cross?
The Civitatis listing does not mention this stop. Add it on your own once the walk is over.
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Does the studios bus leave from King’s Cross?
King’s Cross is one of the possible departure points, along with Victoria and Baker Street. It depends on the date, and the exact place is shown on your voucher.
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How do I get to King’s Cross?
Use the Transport for London journey planner for your starting point.
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