central station

Meaning

A 'central station' is the main railway or transit hub in a city where multiple train, bus, or metro lines meet. It is typically located in the heart of the city and serves as the primary starting point for long-distance travel. Use this term when navigating or asking for directions to a city's main transport hub.

Examples

• Excuse me, does this bus go to the central station?

  Excuse me, does this bus go to the central station?

• Let's meet at the central station near the main information desk.

  Let's meet at the central station near the main information desk.

• The central station is always very busy during the morning rush hour.

  The central station is always very busy during the morning rush hour.

• You can catch a direct train to the airport from the central station.

  You can catch a direct train to the airport from the central station.

• Our hotel is only a five-minute walk from the central station.

  Our hotel is only a five-minute walk from the central station.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to go to the center station.

  ✓ I need to go to the central station.

  Learners often translate literally from their native language, using the noun 'center' as an adjective instead of the correct English adjective 'central'.

• ✗ Meet me at central station.

  ✓ Meet me at the central station.

  We almost always use the definite article 'the' before 'central station' when referring to a specific city's main station.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The fastest way to get to the capital is by taking a train from the ___.

  💡 The main transport hub of the city.

  Show answer

  central station

• Is there a luggage locker at the ___?

  💡 The main train hub where travelers can store bags.

  Show answer

  central station