Harry Potter in London
Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross
The trolley photo, the queue, and why this is not the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
Platform 9¾ is a branded photo stop in King’s Cross station. It is fun. It is not Leavesden. The queue for the official photographer is the tax.
Go early, or decide the selfie is not worth 40 minutes. Combine with a train journey, not with a fantasy that you walked onto a set.
The photo
Paid official photos are optional. You can look without buying. Staff manage the line.
Nearby
The shop is retail. The station is a station. Keep bags close.
Why it still belongs on Lon365
Everyone searches it. We would rather you know what it is than sell it as Hogwarts.
What to expect on the day
- 1Timed Studio Tour tickets still sell out; book the slot before you stack a show.
- 2London locations and Leavesden are different days unless you have unusual stamina.
- 3Free cancellation depends on the operator, not on Lon365.
- 4We are not Warner Bros. We compare independent booking options.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Best time?
Is it the real platform?
Kids only?
Same day as studio?
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The default London walk without a gimmick title
Price from GBP 17
View full details & bookMost walks stop at the trolley. The queue is extra — not a set visit.
Best for
- City walk including King’s Cross
Tour for Muggles — the benchmark London walk, not Hogwarts
Price from GBP 19
View full details & bookAnother well-known walk that treats the station as a stop, not Hogwarts.
Best for
- A named walking tour
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