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British Rail a state owned railway was privatised in the 90’s and the railway system is now run by a number of different companies. There are a number of rail terminuses in London which are connected to the Underground (Subway) system. The terminus you use will depend on the destination of your journey. There is an overlap so it may be possible to get a train to a destination from more than one London terminus
Victoria Station serves the south of England as well as a number of European destinations. Return to travel
Waterloo Station trains generally speaking run to the south west as well as being the terminus for Eurostar which runs between London, Lille, Brussels and Paris. Change at Lille for high speed trains throughout France/ Return to Travel
London Bridge Station Trains to the south east of England and the county of Kent . Return to travel
Cannon Street Station Trains to the south and south east of England.. Mainly used by city commuters. Return to travel
Fenchurch Street Station Trains to the east. Return to travel
Liverpool Street Station This major station is right in the heart of the City (Business quarter). Trains to the east and north east of the region Return to travel
Kings Cross/St Pancras Stations Two stations right next to each other with slightly different destinations. Predominantly long distance trains to the north east and Scotland Return to travel
Euston Station Regional and long distance trains to the Midlands and the north west of England and Scotland. Return to travel
Paddington Station Trains mainly to the West Country and Wales Return to travel
Marylebone Station Regional trains north west from London Return to travel
Further information from http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
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