What is the famous English train station?

Britain's biggest and busiest station Waterloo is one of just a few mainline stations south of the River Thames. Around 94 million users alight at its 24 platforms. It's conveniently located for Southwark, South Bank, and Lambeth, but you can walk to Westminster easily.



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St Pancras International, London, England Completed more than 150 years ago, St Pancras International continues to be one of the world's most famous train stations, providing both national and international services, with connections to mainland Europe including Paris and Brussels.

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With an average of 3.5 million passing through its doors every day, Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the world's busiest train station in terms of passenger throughput.

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Claiming the top position in our ranking of train stations in London is St Pancras Station, a true embodiment of grandeur and elegance. Its captivating exterior and interior design, epitomised by the iconic clock and the picturesque arches, leave visitors in awe.

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While Waterloo may have been stripped of previous titles, it still holds a major accolade. With 24 platforms in use, it's the largest train station in the UK.

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Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Leipzig main station, IATA: XIT) is the central railway terminus in Leipzig, Germany, in the district Mitte. At 83,460 square metres (898,400 sq ft), it is Europe's largest railway station measured by floor area.

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The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary. If you know anything about trains, you've probably heard of The Flying Scotsman. Often described as the world's most famous steam locomotive, it has starred in films, broken records and toured the world.

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Grand Central Terminal is spread over 49 acres, has 44 platforms and 67 tracks on two levels. It is the world's largest train station by number of platforms and area occupied.

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Claiming the top position in our ranking of train stations in London is St Pancras Station, a true embodiment of grandeur and elegance. Its captivating exterior and interior design, epitomised by the iconic clock and the picturesque arches, leave visitors in awe.

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This U.S. Train Was Voted the Best in the World — and It Has Luxury Cars, Delicious Food, and Stunning Mountain Views. Rocky Mountaineer's Rockies to the Red Rocks route takes passengers on an epic train journey from Colorado to Utah.

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Liverpool Road Station, Manchester, England, is the world's oldest station. It was first used on September 15, 1830 and was finally closed on September 30, 1975. Part of the original station is now a museum.

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There're many railway routes across England but the main ones run out of London. They include: The Anglia Route - connecting London to the East Coast of England. The East Coast Mainline - running out of London up the East side of England to northern cities such as York, Newcastle and on to Scotland.

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The Jacobite Steam Train Okay, you don't have to be a Potterhead to get into the majesty of this stunning route. Scotland's Jacobite Steam Train traverses the gorgeous landscape between Fort William and Mallaig, offering up a conveyor belt of rugged scenery that belies the comfort and luxury inside the train itself.

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Experience luxury rail travel at its finest The Northern Belle is one such Train, and the most luxurious, carefully restored to its former glory by the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

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The main line from London to York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh, home of the Flying Scotsman, has some spectacular scenic highlights. The world record speed for a steam engine, by Mallard in 1938, happened on this line and it is famous for the Flying Scotsman, both the train and locomotive.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is mythical for a reason. The train's classic route runs from London to Venice, stopping in Paris and Verona on the way. Cars are adorned in Art Deco finery, creating an atmosphere of old-school glamour.

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New York City is home to the world's most expensive train station. Almost ready for its grand opening, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in lower Manhattan is equivalent of having Grand Central, Times Square and Penn Station in one place.

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  1. Liverpool Street Station. 475. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Rail Services. ...
  2. Heathrow Express. 1,537. Rail Services. ...
  3. Docklands Light Railway. 422. Rail Services. ...
  4. Eurostar. 1,256. Rail Services. ...
  5. Gatwick Express. 717. ...
  6. London Euston Station. 167. ...
  7. Great Western Railway (GWR) 1,484. ...
  8. Caledonian Sleeper Train. 259.


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London Bridge is the capital's oldest railway station and has undergone many changes in its complex history. It has always been a busy station and it has adapted to meet demand.

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