Trains from Brighton didn't go straight to Kings Cross, so instead Tobias and both of his grandparents to the train station literally right across the road, which also housed international train lines. Only minutes after leaving that train, Tobias and the two old people were at the public square of Kings Cross.

It was a good job they didn't have to stop and check the departures board or anything, because the curious outline of Tobias' new broom in its paper wrapping was drawing the attention from a good few muggles. Also, the energetic kitten in its temporary carrying basket was doing the same job.

They still had ages, but Tobias' grandfather suggested it would be a good idea to get on the platform and load up his heavy trunk as soon as they could, and get out of sight of muggles. Toby agreed and nodded at the man, before grinning at him and his grandmother, before the three of them headed in the general direction of the barrier between platforms 9 and 10.