Take the Train to the "Northern Capital" : ManchesterWhat are the tourist attractions in Manchester, UK? When it comes to Manchester, some people think of football, and some people think of Manchester University. How many people know that Manchester is the birthplace of industry? But now Manchester has no industrial atmosphere. It is a city of tourism and leisure. There are always unexpected surprises in the beautiful Manchester. The food in Manchester is also good, and there are many tourist attractions in Manchester. So how to take the train from London to Manchester?Ⅰ. The attractions of Manchester1. Manchester CathedralManchester Church is a medieval vertical Gothic style building located in the center of Manchester and is the main church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The Manchester Church was built in the early 15th century. Although it was renovated and expanded in the Victorian era, the Victorian Church was severely damaged by air raids during World War II. It took the Manchester City Government 20 years to restore the church.2. Manchester Town HallCompleted in 1887, Manchester City Hall is the location of the diplomatic center. It is small in size and is located in Albert Square in the city center, facing the monument commemorating Queen Victoria's husband and other great men.3. Manchester China TownChinatown is surrounded by four streets: Charlotte Street, Portland Street, Oxford Street and Mosley Street. This is the largest Chinatown in the UK. There are many cultures of Chins, famous food and snacks, etc. can be found here.4. Manchester Art MuseumThe Manchester Art Museum is located on Mosley Street in Manchester. It opened in 1824. It is one of the most famous private art museums in Manchester and one of the most popular art museums. It has become a paradise for Manchester art.The museum's collections are diverse and divided into three major parts, namely, works of art, decorative arts and costumes. Among them, there are more than 13,000 works of art, the most famous of which are the paintings of the world-famous Pre-Raphaelites. The decorative art works in the museum include pottery, glass products, furniture, iron products, wallpaper, etc. The most outstanding ones are early British glazed pottery and 17th century silverware. The clothing collection in the museum can reach more than 21,000 pieces, covering various clothing and decorations in history from 1600 to the present.5. Museum of Science and IndustryRight in the heart of Manchester's Castle District, it used to be the world's first railway station. With superior conditions such as canals, warehouses, and railway stations, it has historically been the center of British industrial and commercial activities. Now you can experience Manchester's industrial development history here.Ⅱ. How to travel from London to Manchester by train?Of the 6 trains that travel from London to Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it's quite easy to avoid journeys where you'll have to change along the way.These direct trains cover an average of 262 kilometers every 2 hours and 56 minutes, but if you time it well, some of them can get you to your destination in as little as 2 hours and 7 minutes.The slowest train takes 3 hours and 30 minutes and usually requires one or two transfers along the way, but if you are on a budget, this may save you money.

Take the Train to London's Most Iconic Station - Victoria Station Ⅰ. Introduction to famous attractions in Victoria 1. Buckingham PalaceThis is the main residence and office of the British monarch in London. It is located in Westminster. It is one of the venues for British national celebrations and royal welcome ceremonies, and it is also an important tourist attraction.Buckingham Palace is also an important meeting place at times of celebration or crisis in British history. From 1703 to 1705, John Sheffield, Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, built a large town hall building "Buckingham Palace" here, which constituted the main building.2. Westminster AbbeyThis is the most sacred and symbolic attraction in England. Almost all important official occasions of the British royal family are held here, the most important of which is the enthronement ceremony. From 1066 to now, except for two exceptions, all British kings and queens have It was crowned here, and most of them were buried here after death. Westminster Abbey faithfully recorded every page of the history of the rise and fall of the British royal family.There are many royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, many of which are very ornately decorated. Seeing so many tombs in a small space at once reveals a strange and heavy feeling. Those who can't accept it can go to Chapter House to see the famous 13th-century floor tiles after visiting the highest nave in England, while avoiding the crowds, and enjoy the gorgeous and simple architectural features of Westminster Abbey in a quiet atmosphere.The famous Poet's Corner in Westminster has many monuments and commemorative relics of literary greats, such as Shakespeare, Dickens, etc., and many commemorative relics are exhibited here.3. Big BenBig Ben is a big clock located in the 98-meter-high clock tower of the Parliament Building at the north end of Westminster Abbey in London. Whenever the parliament is in session, the lights above the big clock will light up. This Big Ben represents British classical culture, which is a symbol of London and the pride of the British.The person in charge of the clock tower project is called Benjamin Hall, and people respectfully call the clock tower "Big Ben" with his nickname. But at first this name was only given to the 13-ton bell in the tower, but now it has become the name of the entire tower. At night, the big clock quietly floats in the night sky under the illumination of lights, and it is even more spectacular to watch from the opposite bank.Ⅱ. How to take the train from St. Pancras to Victoria Train Station?St Pancras railway station, also known as St Pancras International, is a large railway station located in the St Pancras area of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, located in the British Library and Between King's Cross Station.The nearest subway station is King's Cross Station, which can be reached by subway Northern (black), Victoria (blue), Piccadilly (dark blue), Circle (yellow), Hammersmith&City (pink), Metropolitan (purple) lines. Or walk to Euston Railway Station, about ten minutes away.Victoria Station is located in Westminster, London. It is the busiest and most well-known railway station in downtown London. It is known as the most representative railway station in London and an important transportation hub in London.The location is superior, close to Buckingham Palace, and all the famous attractions and shopping malls in London are concentrated nearby.The station handles 80 million passengers a year. At the same time, the Victoria Passenger Terminal is located in the southwest of the railway station. The station is seriously congested.The subway station (Victoria Station) is connected with the railway station, and you can take the subway Circle (yellow), District (green), and Victoria (blue) lines to arrive.

How to get from London Stansted Airport to Victoria Train Station?The official name of Victoria Station of the National Railway Administration is "London Victoria Station". The name is generally used by residents outside of London, but less used by residents of urban London.In practice, NRA Victoria Station operates in two parts: East (Chatham), consisting of platforms 1-8, for the Chatham Main Line to Kent and its branches The terminal of the train. West (Brighton), consisting of platforms 9-19, is the terminal to Surrey and Sussex, and also includes the Brighton main line connecting Gatwick Airport and Brighton main line and its branches.The station is divided into two parts because the track layout is not suitable for too much communication. The eastern platform is only served by the Chatham Main Line switch bridge in the Battersea area. The west platform is busier than the east platform, and some suburban train lines that originally used the west platform need to use the east platform. This often happens particularly with the Gatwick Express on the Brighton mainline, which uses the east platform during track maintenance works.Victoria Station is also the London terminus of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, which uses platform 2, which is the longest of the station. Victoria Station is run by John Dedross, Station Master of Network Rail.Ⅰ. Attractions near Victoria Railway Station1. London Photographers GalleryThe Photographers' Gallery is London's largest public gallery, displaying all forms of photography. The Photographer's Gallery holds regular exhibitions and lectures, as well as education and training courses. You can also buy your favorite books and photographic works in the bookstore and store here.2. Vauxhall BridgeVauxhall Bridge was built by the Prince of Wales (later George V) in 1906, replacing the Regent's Bridge built between 1809 and 1816. It was the first bridge in London to pass trams. Another unique feature of Vauxhall Bridge is the bronze statue decoration on the pier.Ⅱ. How to take the train from London Stansted Airport to Victoria Train Station?Victoria Station is located in Westminster, London. It is a station of the London Underground and the National Railway Bureau, London's primary transportation hub, and one of the busiest stations. It is also known as the most representative station in London.Victoria Station of the London Underground is located in the north of the Victoria Station Hall. It has two ticket halls, one for the Victoria Line, and the other for the District Line and Circle Line. The pedestrian link between the two is located below the bus station.The specific arrival route is as follows:1. National Express:24-hour operation, from Stansted Airport to London Victoria Coach Station (Victoria Coach Station), 50 minutes by car, half an hour.2. EasyBus:There are regular flights from Stansted Airport to Victoria Station (Victoria Station), via Waterloo Station (Waterloo Station) and Baker Street Underground Station (Baker St), and the journey takes 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. The departure time from Victoria Station is 03:00-23:00, and the departure time from Stansted Airport is 04:00-01:00. Reservations can be made on the official website.3. Airbus A6:From Stansted Airport to Victoria Coach Station, the fare is 11 pounds per person, the journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the bus departs every half an hour.