Euston Station London

Euston Station, London

Euston Station in London opened in 1837. — Euston Station Station opened in 1837

Euston Station in London is one of the busiest railway stations in the capital and serves as a gateway to several destinations in the West Midlands, North West England, Scotland, and other parts of the UK.

Situated in the London Borough of Camden, the station is just to the northwest of central London. It is close to both St Pancras Station and King's Cross and just a short walk from Euston Square tube station.

A reminder of the Doric arch which stood on the station site. — A reminder of the Doric arch which stood on the station site, design by Tom Eckersley

History

Euston Station was first opened in 1837 as the southern terminus of the London and Birmingham Railway. Designed by architect Philip Hardwick, the original station had a classical style with a grand entrance portico. The station is named after Euston Hall in Suffolk, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Grafton, the main landowners in the area during the mid-19th century. Over the years, the station underwent several expansions and reconstructions.

The original neoclassical facade was demolished in the 1960s as part of the modernization of the station. This was bitterly opposed at the time by such figures as Sir John Betjeman.

The current Euston Station features a more utilitarian and modern design which has found few fans. Indeed, the demolition of the original buildings in 1962 was described by the Royal Institute of British Architects as "one of the greatest acts of Post-War architectural vandalism in Britain."

The station's layout now consists of a concourse with ticketing facilities and shops, and multiple platforms for trains.

A packed concourse at Euston. — A packed concourse at Euston

Trains

London Euston is the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line.

Euston Station provides regular services to various destinations in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, among others. It is a significant hub for long-distance travel to both the north of England and Scotland.

There are trains north to Stockport Station in Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly in Manchester, Birmingham New Street in Birmingham via Coventry, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Stafford, Edinburgh Waverley in Edinburgh, and also to Glasgow.

Other destinations from Euston are Blackpool North, Milton Keynes, Runcorn, Watford Junction (London Overground) and Preston.

Caledonian Sleeper operates two nightly services to Scotland from Sunday to Friday inclusive. These are the Highland sleeper to Aberdeen via Kirkcaldy and Dundee, Fort William via Dalmuir, and Inverness Station in Inverness via Stirling and Perth. The Lowland sleeper goes to Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle.

Euston Road after heavy rain. — Euston Road after heavy rain

Tube Lines

Euston Underground Station is a tube station on both the Northern and Victoria underground lines. The station is in Travelcard Zone 1. On the Bank Branch of the Northern Line the preceding station is Camden Town, the following station is King's Cross St Pancras. On the Charing Cross Branch of the Northern Line the preceding station is Mornington Crescent, the following station is Warren Street. On the Victoria Line the preceding station is Warren Street, the following station is King's Cross St Pancras heading towards Walthamstow Central.

The entrance to Euston Underground Station. — The entrance to Euston Underground Station

Buses

Buses that call at Euston Station include the 10, 18, 30, 73, 205 and 390 as well as the 59, 68, 91, 168, and 253.

Escalator at Euston Station in London. — Escalator at Euston Station in London

Platform of Euston Underground Station. — Platform of Euston Underground Station

Nearby

Euston Station is close to the Bloomsbury district and several London colleges including UCL, SOAS and Birkbeck. London parks in this area include Tavistock Square, Gordon Square and Russell Square.

Just south of the main entrance to Euston Station on the Euston Road is the headquarters of the Quakers (aka Religious Society of Friends) in Britain - Friends House.

Northwest of the station is St George's Cathedral, an Antiochian Orthodox church on the corner of Redhill Street and Albany Street. Also north of the station is Drummond Street home to several Indian restaurants and an excellent place to eat out.

There is a branch of WH Smith at Euston Station. — There is a branch of WH Smith at Euston Station along with many other High Street favorites

Facilities

Euston Station offers a wide range of facilities and amenities to travelers, including ticket counters, waiting areas, rest rooms, shops, restaurants, and cafes. The station is fully accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.

There are ATMs, a lost property office near platform 16, and a first class lounge.

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 4.30 am to 1.34 am; Friday to Saturday: 4.30 am to 2 am; Sunday: 5.15 am to 1.34 am.

Euston Road
London NW1 2RT

There are several places to eat and drink at the station. — There are several places to eat and drink at the station

Hotels near Euston Station

There are many places to stay near Euston to suit all budgets. Close to several of London's attractions, including the British Library, Coal Drops Yard and Regent's Park, visitors have a wide choice of accommodation.

Here are some of the very best hotels near Euston Station: The Hilton London Euston is a four-star property just south of the station on Upper Woburn Place.

In addition further nearby hotels are the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London with five stars, The Standard London also five stars, and the Pullman London St Pancras.

The three-star Kings Cross Inn Hotel is also close to the station. Also nearby is the Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel at 130 Tottenham Court Road. The Euston Square Hotel is a three-star hotel convenient for both Euston Station and the British Museum.

More budget accommodation options near Euston can be found here.