Welcome to our hub for UK Train Station Guides. This page brings together the most important railway stations across England, Scotland and Wales, helping you quickly find information about facilities, connections, accessibility and nearby travel links.
Whether you’re planning a long-distance journey, commuting into a major city, or connecting between routes, these guides give you everything you need to navigate the UK rail network confidently.
How to use this page
Stations are grouped into clear categories so you can easily find the guide you need. Each station page includes:
- Facilities (shops, ticketing, toilets, accessibility)
- Platform layout & interchange information
- Local transport connections (Underground, trams, buses, taxis)
- Nearby attractions and hotels
- Tips for smooth travel
London’s Major Railway Terminals
London is the heart of the UK rail network. These stations handle millions of passengers each year and serve as gateways to destinations across the country.
- London Euston — West Coast Main Line hub for Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow.
- London King’s Cross — Key terminal for East Coast services to York, Leeds, Edinburgh and the northeast.
- London Paddington — Gateway to Bristol, Cardiff, the South West and Heathrow.
Major Stations in England
England’s largest cities feature important regional hubs offering long-distance and commuter connections.
- Manchester Piccadilly — Main station for the North West with excellent city and airport links.
- Birmingham New Street — Central Midlands hub with extensive intercity and regional connections.
- York Station — Historic station on the East Coast Main Line serving Yorkshire and the northeast.
Major Stations in Scotland
Scotland’s busiest stations offer strong transport links to both local and long-distance destinations.
- Edinburgh Waverley — Scotland’s central rail hub between Old Town and New Town.
- Glasgow Central — Major station for west coast Scotland and long-distance routes.
- Dundee Station — Waterfront station close to V&A Dundee.
- Aberdeen Station — Northern hub with excellent onward travel connections.
Who these station guides are for
These guides are especially helpful for:
- Travellers visiting major UK cities for the first time
- Commuters navigating busy stations during peak hours
- Tourists looking for the best station-to-attraction routes
- Passengers making intercity connections across the UK
Explore the UK rail network
To plan your journeys beyond the station level, visit our route guides such as:
This page will grow as new station guides are published, helping you navigate the UK rail network with confidence.