Alvin Tuitt, 24, approached the girl earlier on her journey, paying for her onward ticket and lending her a power pack to charge her mobile phone.
He pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of attempted rape and will spend an extended five-year period on licence when released and remain on the sex offenders register for life and be subject to a permanent Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Inner London Crown Court heard Tuitt, of Boone Street, Lewisham approached the girl at Maryland station, Newham on Monday, October 10, last year as she was travelling to King's Cross.
He accompanied her on her journey and upon arrival to Kings Cross, took her to a disabled toilet where he raped her and then attempted to rape her again.
She reported it to police later that day.
Tuitt, who was previously convicted of a similar offence, was arrested, charged and remanded within 24 hours of the offence taking place.
The judge commended the victim for her bravery in coming forward and reporting this to police.
Detective Constable Mark Pink said: “The victim in this case was 12-years-old and was extremely vulnerable.
“She has been extremely brave in telling police what happened and providing testimony to assist the investigation.
“The effect that this incident has had on her life and that of her family cannot be measured.
“Tuitt is a predator with a previous conviction for a similar offence and he rightfully now faces a long time behind bars.”
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