Clean station with maps to take away of Sintra. English speaking staff that checked our rail pass…read moreconfirming we have enough money for our ride. We took the Lisbon-Sintra train line & followed the crowds walking:10 to the historic center of town. There were buses, taxis and Tuktuks picking up passengers. We passed art on display & crafts people selling their wares. The station's main building dates from 1887. But it's worth going inside the station, as it's beautifully covered in tiles and includes a tourist office. It also has a ticket office and a ticket machine. We accessed the train platforms can also be done through the station.

There is not a lot going on here. This is a rather simple train station that serves as the terminus…read moreof the line from Lisbon/Rossio. During regular hours, there should be a departure every half hour or so and the train to Lisbon takes about 40 minutes. There are a couple vending machines here. Sintra is very much a tourism destination so you can expect taxis and tuk tuks waiting when you arrive. Or just walk and wing it like I did. The station has an automated ticket kiosk and terminal but hopefully, you bought a round trip when you left Lisbon so you don't have to deal with that. For my departure, I scanned my Viagem card, read the departure board and get on my train in less than a minute. Note that the exit in Rossio is from the front so you'll want to move towards a forward car if you have time here. [Review 16655 overall - 167 in Portugal - 167 of 2022.]

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Efficient and on time…read more *Clean *Ticket salesperson- professional and helpful *Departure trains are on time

Beautiful train station in Lisbon. Located right next to the river, this is a spot that'll take you…read moreall around Lisbon. The metro is located inside as well as the main train area. Just outside you can walk to the ferry, or order taxis and ride shares. There is a ticket kiosk and atm inside if needed.

I arrived at Oriente Train Station via the metro/underground to catch a train. Once you exit the…read moremetro/underground, the signage to enter Oriente is pretty poor, so look for very small train icons pointing with arrows. You essentially have to go up about three levels to get to Oriente. Once there, there are ticket machines and a ticket booth. Although I had tickets already, I had a question and the gentleman was very nice and informative (he spoke limited English). I recommend waiting in the main concurse (open air) rather than going to the platform. Whiles there's a canopy over the tracks, it can be quite bright and there's not a lot of room to sit. Another advantage of waiting on the main concourse is there's a little cafe and vending machines. The cafe has a few tables and sells drinks, coffee, sandwiches, and desserts. The cafe only accepts cash. Be ready to deal with an attendant who could be friendlier. Overall, decent train station but it needs better signage, as it lacks a large screen with all upcoming arrivals and departures. You also can't hear announcements very well. Pro Tip: If you want to grab drinks and food for the train, there's a supermarket inside the mall across the street.

Love that there is a mall next door and several food trucks and kiosks available to make purchases…read moreas you wait for trains. This is a very old station and comes with that some challenges, such as escalators and elevators that do not work, poor signage, kiosks out of order, very grimy restrooms, and uneven stone flooring that makes rolling bags or heels challenging (and loud :-)). The signage and placement of the only available help desk at one far end was a bit challenging. We did love the roof architecture on the top level as you wait for your train to arrive.

If you're looking for it, you'd never realize that it is a train station as it's in a beautiful…read morebuilding and is NOT labeled as such on the front. I had walked inside to look at the gift shop on the left and saw the Starbucks on the right, but never saw any indication of a train station there, either. Once I KNEW that it was the train station, I looked harder for a sign, and it was up the elevator from the front of the building. Tickets are at the top of the double elevator and should have been easy to get, but I had to try 3 different machines to get it to work. The machine will encourage you to get a round trip, and know that the round trip ticket is all on one ticket. You won't be issued 2 tickets. The ticket is needed to get in and out of the stations, so make sure to hang onto it until after you've left your final destination. The place is super clean...one of the cleanest train stations I have been in. I wanted this review out here in case someone needed it. I hope it helps folks to avoid the couple of hiccups I had there.

Not a huge station but perfectly adequate for commuters and tourists like me leaving Lisbon for…read moreother spots in Portugal. Today's day trip was to Sintra. Bonus for me, the station has a few dozen luggage lockers. Easy to operate and now I don't have to bring my roll aboard suitcase with me all day today! Trains to Sintra are every half hour or so and they take about 40 minutes to get to the destination. The station has a couple of vending machines and a small coffee shop while you wait for your train. Automated ticket vending machines are in Portuguese and English, accepting coins, notes and cards. I was able to quickly purchase my round trip ticket. A quick swipe at the turnstile and I boarded. A couple of points off because the lockers only accept coins and not notes. The cashier at the ticketing window not only would not make change, she would not even tell me where I could get change. (There's a ginginja shop at the bottom of the stairs and I bought a quick shot for €1.45 so now I have change.) If there is direct access to the Rossio metro station, they need to improve their signage. I was only able to get to it by leaving the station, crossing the street and then finding the stairs at street level to access the metro. [Review 16560 overall - 82 in Portugal - 70 of 2022.]

Midway between London's rail stations and Edinburgh's rail stations lies the York railway station…read more Building started in 1873 and was completed in 1877, when it was then the largest building in the world, it has been updated and modernized a number of times. There are 11 platforms, each of which is accessible either via an above ground pedestrian bridge or a below ground lift-served pedestrian subway. The station has many food and shopping options, including the usual selection of coffee shops and food vendors. The departure board is clear and easy to read. The taxi stand is under cover and is well marked. Bus stops are also right outside and easy enough to find.

York's railway station is famous - not only as a major stop on the East Coast railway line, but…read morealso for its architecture: the sharply curving overall roofs with their impressive glazing screens are the subject iconic photographs from the days of steam to the present. Although the railway reached York in 1839, the present station dates from a major rebuild by the North Eastern Railway in 1877. It was designed by Thomas Prosser and William Peachey in yellow stock brick with tone dressings, in a broadly classical Italianate style. It was further extended in 1909, but has been rationalised in recent years and now has 11 platforms, and the approach road and access has been improved. It handles over 6 million passengers a year - the busiest in Yorkshire after Leeds. The station is the junction of the lines to Scarborough and Leeds via Harrogate. As well as services on the London-Edinburgh line, it is also served by Cross-Country services from the South West and Midlands to the North East and Scotland, the Trans-Pennine services to Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool and Liverpool, and local services to Hull via Selby. There is also a coach link direct to Leeds-Bradford Airport. The station has all the facilities you'd expect of a major junction, including ample car parking (670 spaces), cycle storage for 446 bicycles, cycle hire, taxi rank, bus stops, a tourist information office, cafes, a bar, newsagents and cash-points. The station has level access, although some of the lifts require station staff assistance. There is an exit route to the north side for the National Railway Museum.

Time Out market is overwhelming and fun. Best to come with a small group, so you can finagle a…read moreplace to sit, while others in the group hunt and source for the best bites. There's a variety of options and cuisines available, plus beers, wine and cocktails for purchase. I would leave small children at home with a babysitter, as trying to maneuver through the crowds with a stroller is just too much to deal with. We liked the tacos, burgers and pad Thai. Desserts are also available.

Lively and lots of great options here!…read more A little stressful with the seat yourself situation, but after 14-20min we were able to find seating for 8. Even if you find the table space it can be hard to find chairs, everyone has theirs claimed. We were there during a couple world cup games which added to the crowd. Got some ok pizzas (cheese a bit thick), excellent amazing octopus, great croquettes, tasty crispy rice, beef cheek, cocktails. Octopus was definitely a must-have!

In addition to being the terminus of the Linda Verde (green line), this station has tram and bus…read moreconnections plus the ferry across the Tagus to Cacilhas, Seixal, and Montijo. On the green line, the next station is Baixa-Chiado towards Telheiras. The metro station is completely handicapped accessible with lifts and escalators between the street level and platform level. There are automated ticket vending machines for the metro. I was here to catch the ferry, which of course is at street level. Separate vending machines for ferry tickets and a clear display indicating not only how long until the next ferry departs, the gate (there are three gates) and what percentage full. Purchasing the ferry ticket was easy (only €1.80 including the €0.50 for a new Viagem card) and quick. I was able to buy my ticket at 16:35, scan it and still board the 16:40 ferry to Cacilhas. There is a small waiting area and then boarding the ferry was easy. [Review 16625 overall - 142 in Portugal - 136 of 2022.]

It is from here you get the train to Cascais and the whole process was quick and easy from buying…read moretickets to getting to the platform to boarding. It's a small station and has toilets and a supermarket. Very easy to navigate!