Kings Cross Station and St.Pancras International are two separate stations, leading to different retailers. They're just across the road from each other.
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Midland spent years borrowing platforms at King's Cross and Euston, before eventually pouncing on some land to build its own terminus. And that's why there are two separate stations. And as to why they were so close, it was a simple matter of land availability in a rapidly-growing metropolis.
When you alight from a national rail train, simply walk to the end of the platform where you will find ticket barriers and an exit onto Kings Cross Square. Turn right and cross this large pedestrianised area, walking towards the grand red brick clock tower of St. Pancras hotel.
Trains. St Pancras International is set at the heart of Central London with more underground connections than any other London station. There are four main services from the station – Eurostar, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern and ThamesLink.
Due to the decline in freight transported by railway during the 1980s, Kings Cross became a derelict, underfunded area. This impacted the local community significantly, the majority of which were impoverished and unemployed. It became a site that was rife with unsafe practices, such as drug abuse and prostitution.
I've taken both the Eurostar train and flown to Paris from London several times. While it can cost more, I prefer traveling by Eurostar, which is much better for the environment. Eurostar is rarely delayed and the check-in process is way less stressful than at airports.