Suggestions for Platform near Charing Cross, London

Ian • December 11, 2019National Rail station with additional tube lines. Links to South East London and beyond. Come out of platform 1 and turn right sharply to go to Embankment and the Thames.

Movie Mayor • August 12, 2010Located between platforms 9 & 10 is the magical platform 9 3/4, reached only by those travelling to the Hogwarts Academy, such as Harry and his friends in 2001's "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone."

Filmsquare • July 14, 2013A disused platform at Charing Cross Underground Station was used for Temple and Embankment interiors in the chase scene in Skyfall (2012), where Silva escapes MI6 and is pursued by James Bond.

Matthew P. • April 20, 2012If you're getting a 12 coach train, walk down the platform until you can see the Eye without the bridge supports being in the way and that's where the last coach will be :)

Tom B. • September 24, 20102 bars of 3G signal on circle & district platform!

Leo S. • August 18, 2016Usually the platform for Ramsgate trains

Paul D. • August 26, 2011Good view of the Millennium Wheel from end of platform.

Parv N. • November 28, 2013Trains don't leave for Greenwich until 4.45pm

Scott H. • November 14, 2012This platform is a lovely combination of concrete, tarmac and yellow paint. Much better than that jumped up platform 11!

James B. • July 21, 2011Great platform to get a train from, very light. Sometimes has pigeons, though...

Naoki F. • November 8, 2017The shop is actually located inside of King's Cross station. You can take a single picture at the 9 3/4 platform for 9 pounds. Lots of Harry Potter stuffs and novels are sold in the shop.

Robert W. • October 7, 2011At peak times you can access the underground directly from the platform

Steve R. • June 23, 2011For Raynes Park, get on at the near end of the platform then you'll be by the exit at RP

Paul C. • June 26, 2011Located between platforms 3 and 5

Marcos P. • August 10, 2011People tend to always get in the train at the beginning of the platform. Try moving towards the end to get a seat.

Carl B. • February 11, 2014After being closed for a number of years, trains are now allowed to enter this platform during disruption, with the platform fully coming into use during May 2014.

Kim W. • September 9, 2011Always the platform for Portsmouth

Nick L. • July 23, 2015Nice to see the old Eurostar terminal in use but trains stop at the country end of the platform. Quite a hike from the station concourse

Shane H. • March 29, 2013Don't use the drinks vending machine on the platform. It'll take your money and give you feck all.

Mr C. • October 18, 2012Trains to Farnham often leave from this platform.

Omar G. • February 19, 2010Beat platform here. Great lines.

Robert W. • October 11, 2011There are free to use toilets on this platform

Robert W. • August 23, 2011If it's raining make sure you're in the first two carriages as the platform has a short canopy

Ruth G. • December 11, 2011Doughnuts from krispy kreme are yummy.... coffee not so