Anyone can walk up to the Platform 9 ¾ sign for free, but if you want a professional photo taken, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾ charges: One photograph for £9.50. Two photographs for £15. Three photographs for £20.

Can you visit Platform 9 3/4 without a ticket?

Platform 9 3/4 is a must-visit for Harry Potter fans. Visiting the site is free of charge. As this is a busy train station, keep an eye on your belongings. Expect to have to wait in line to have your photo taken.

Do you have to pay to take a picture at platform 9 3 4?

The trolley is accessible at all hours, and you don't have to pay to take your own photographs. You can have a professional photograph taken with a scarf in your house colours, which is then available for you to view and purchase inside the Harry Potter shop next door.

How to see Platform 9 3/4?

King's Cross Station has appeared in every Harry Potter film because the journey to Hogwarts, aboard the Hogwarts Express, starts from King's Cross Platform 9¾, which is invisible to the eyes of Muggles, and which is reached by walking through the wall between platforms 9 and 10.

How does Platform 9 3/4 work?

Access to the dedicated platform is through a barrier between Platforms 9 and 10, through which travelers can get from King's Cross Station to the Hogwarts Express. Because of this, this room has been infused with a multitude of complex spells that prevent it from being easily discovered or damaged in any way.

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What is the hardest subject at Hogwarts?

Human Transfiguration was considered the most difficult branch of this subject. Transfiguration has been described as "some of the most dangerous magic you will be taught at Hogwarts". Transfiguration classes took place in Classroom 1B on the ground-floor, around the Middle Courtyard.

Can you use floo powder to get to platform 9 3/4?

There would have to be a fireplace at the station for it to be connected to the floo network, which there isn't, but really, if you could floo to the station, you may as well just floo to the school because there's plenty of fireplaces.

How long to spend at platform 9 3/4?

Visiting time may take around 30 minutes to an hour if you want to wait in line and get your photo taken underneath the Platform 9 ¾ sign. However, if you're short on time and just want to see Platform 9 ¾ with your very own eyes, you could easily visit it within 15 minutes.

Is Kings Cross worth visiting?

There's an interesting mix of things to see and do at King's Cross. From the fountains at Granary Square to boutique shopping at Coal Drops Yard… here's a selection of what's on offer. Plus don't forget to check out the event programme for festivals, concerts and happenings.

Which station is platform 9 3/4?

The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾ is located in King's Cross Station, London, N1 9AP. The closest underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras, which is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank branch), Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

Why 9 3/4 and not 9 1/2?

Since Platform Nine and Three-Quarters lies within the range of platforms nine and ten, this is the name that was chosen for it. There's no specific reason as to why this particular fraction was involved, especially when the barrier is directly between nine and ten.

What train station was used in Harry Potter?

Shot: King's Cross is the station where students board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾. Fact: For filming, platforms 4 and 5 were renumbered 9 and 10. At the station today, you'll find the hidden access to platform 9 ¾, complete with half a luggage cart disappearing into the wall!

Where is Diagon Alley?

Diagon Alley is a high street located in London. It is accessible to the wizarding world, to which it is something of an economic hub, but hidden from Muggles (non-magical people).

Can I go onto the platform without a ticket?

Description. If customers are not travelling by train but wish to access the station platform - for example where there are ticket barriers in operation and they wish to assist someone onto the train or if they are a railway enthusiast - they may need to buy a Platform Ticket, depending on the discretion of staff.

Do you have to pay to ride the Hogwarts Express?

You cannot purchase a single ticket just to ride the Hogwarts Express, so technically while it will cost you a park-to-park ticket, it does not cost any extra. You will never have to purchase a ticket to ride only the Hogwarts Express, so make sure you are buying the right ticket if you're wanting to ride it.

How do you pronounce 9 3/4?

@dan I'm no Harry Potter fan so I may not know how to pronounce this special platform, but I would pronounce it as "nine and three quarters." Some might also say "nine and three fourths." If the context were mathematics (in which case it would probably be written as 9.75), I would say "nine point seven five."

What is the difference between Kings Cross and Kings Cross St Pancras?

Kings Cross Station was built by the Great Northern Railway (GNR) as the terminus for its London to York line and opened in 1852. St Pancras Station was built by the Midland Railway Company (MRC) as the terminus of their lines from Derby and opened in 1868.

Is there a difference between Kings Cross and St Pancras?

They are literally right next to each other, on opposite sides of the A5202 Pancras Road and share a common Underground station, but were built by different companies some 18 years apart. Kings Cross is the older (and now smaller) of the two, serving the East Coast Main line to Peterborough and points north.

Is it safe to walk around Kings Cross at night?

Most of it is absolutely fine for a busy central London area. It is nothing like it was before. There is a lot of street drug use but the users are usually OK. Kings Cross is a very small area and with little in actual housing, it is a mainly the station and a class of shop that is improving every day.

How much are pictures at Platform 9 3/4?

Hi, I didn't take a photo because there was a Long queue. Rhe professional photo costs £9.50. Special offer include 2 photographs for £15 and 3 photographs for £20.

Can you enter Kings Cross station without a ticket?

A park-to-park ticket is needed to enter the Station as it forms the queing system to the Hogwarts Express Ride. There is a ticket barrier at the entrance to the station, which is effectively the turnstile to Islands of Adventure as there are no further checks beyond this point.

How much does floo powder cost?

Its price remained constant for one hundred years: two Sickles a scoop. Every wizard household carried a stock of Floo powder, usually conveniently located in a box or vase on the mantelpiece.

What does Harry Potter say in the fireplace?

However, Harry choked in the flames while saying "Diagon Alley". Therefore he accidentally ended up at Borgin and Burkes in Knockturn Alley, the alley infamous for the Dark Arts.

What flew down the chimney in Harry Potter?

Floo Powder was a glittery powder used by witches and wizards to travel by the Floo Network. Throwing a handful of Floo Powder into a connected fireplace would turn the flames emerald green and allow the witch or wizard to step into the fireplace and travel to their desired destination.

What is Hermione's least favorite subject?

Least Favorite Class:

Divination – I now have respect for the subject. However, it was just never for me. I prefer something more concrete with less guesswork. For instance, Arithmancy has a similar undertone and is far more logical.