St Pancras International station

Find out about your transport options for getting to both of UCL's campuses from St Pancras International station.

Please note that journey times take into account the time taken to move between stations.

Walk

You really could not have picked a better place to arrive in London if you’re going to be based near the Bloomsbury campus. 

Now, we understand that you’ll most likely have at least one big suitcase with you and you may not want to undertake a somewhat tiring walk in an unfamiliar area but for some of you, it could still be the quickest option. It’s also free!

  1. London St Pancras station to Bloomsbury campus.
  • Total time = about 18 minutes;

Check out Google maps for the walking route.

Bus

A single London bus journey costs £1.75 and in 1 hour, you can take as many London bus journeys as you like and it will still just be £1.75. 

For more information on how the Hopper Fare works, please see our webpage on the UCL website.

Route and journey time

Walk to Bus Stop 'A' St Pancras Internation station and get any of the 4 options:

  1. 30 Bus
  2. 73 Bus
  3. 205 Bus
  4. 390 Bus
  • Total time = about 10 minutes;

Check out TfL's website to plan your bus journey across London.

Route and journey time

The bus takes a lot longer than by the Underground so should only be taken if that option isn't available.

Walk to Bus Stop 'E' Kings Cross Station and get either of the 3 options:

  1. 30 and the 339;
  2. 30 and the 388;
  3. 205 and the 108.
  • Total time = about 1 hour 20 minutes;

Train

Route and journey time
  1. Take either the Circle line, Hammersmith & City line or Metropolitan line (westbound) to Euston Square station.
  • Total time = 4 minutes;

Visit TfL's website to see how much a journey between 2 stations costs.

Route, journey time and cost

There are 2 main options to get from St Pancras International station to Stratford International station:

  • via Southeastern;
  • via the Underground (Tube).

Southeastern

  1. Take the Southeastern train to Stratford International station.
  • Total time = about 10 minutes;

Visit Southeastern's website to book a ticket.

Underground (Tube)

  1. Take either the Circle line, Hammersmith & City line or Metropolitan line (eastbound) to Liverpool Street station;
  2. Change to the Central line (eastbound) to Stratford station.
  • Total time = about 23 minutes;

or

  1. Take either the Circle line, Hammersmith & City line or Metropolitan line (eastbound) to Liverpool Street station;
  2. Change to the Elizabeth line (eastbound) to Stratford station.
  • Total time = about 20 minutes;

Visit TfL's website to see how much a journey between 2 stations costs.

Taxi/ride share

From Heathrow airport, there are plenty of options for taxis and ride shares. The main options are:

  • via London Black Cabs;
  • via Ride share.

Route and journey time

London Black Cabs

  1. St Pancras International station to Bloomsbury campus;
  • Total time = about 6 minutes;

Visit TfL's website for a general breakdown of taxi fares costs from Heathrow to central London.

Ride shares

  1. St Pancras International station to Bloomsbury campus;
  • Total time = about 6 minutes;

Uber

Bolt

Route and journey time

London Black Cabs

  1. St Pancras International station to UCL East;
  • Total time = about 45 minutes;

Visit TfL's website for a general breakdown of taxi fares costs from Heathrow to central London.

Ride shares

  1. St Pancras International station to Bloomsbury campus;
  • Total time = about 45 minutes;

Uber

Bolt

 

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