London Euston

London's Euston Station

Euston railway station is one of Central London's busiest rail stations, with trains to and from major UK destinations in North West England, and Scotland.

When you arrive at Euston station in London, you'll find a bustling rail terminal with shops, newsagents, Euston travel and information centre, bus stops, and hotels nearby.

Euston is not especially exciting for tourists, but you'll find it's very easy to get around London from here to anywhere you wish to go.

Euston Rail Station

Euston station first opened in 1837 as the London end of the London to Birmingham Railway. The original building was demolished and replaced in the 1960s, in what many considered a travesty of modern planning over classic architecture, including the demolition of the famous Euston Arch.

Today, Euston is the sixth busiest train station in London. Four train operating companies run services from Euston rail station – Virgin Trains, London Midland, London Overground and First ScotRail.

Trains depart from Euston to the following major UK destinations

• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Glasgow
• Edinburgh
• Aberdeen

Euston, Euston Square and the London Underground

Euston station is on the London Underground, or Tube network. It is located in Zone 1 on the Northern Line and Victoria Line.

If you don't fancy the Tube, it's easy to catch a London bus or London taxi from Euston Station – just follow the signs when you arrive.

Euston Square station is located 5 to10 minutes' walk along Euston Road from Euston station.

Euston Square is a London Underground Tube station in Zone 1. Euston Square is on the Circle Line, Metropolitan Line and Hammersmith and City Line.

Hotels Near Euston Station

Accommodation to suit every budget can be found near Euston station. Hotels, hostels, bars, pubs and restaurants are located nearby on and around Euston Road.

Follow this link to book a Euston hotel at the end of your journey.

Euston Road, Kings Cross St Pancras and Bloomsbury

Euston station is located in Camden just back from Euston Road's mix of offices, municipal buildings, hotels and shops. On Euston Road, you'll also find the Wellcome Collection, which is free to visit and always worth a look.

From Euston station, it's a short walk, tube or bus ride east to Kings Cross St Pancras station and the exciting Regent's Quarter, a sparkling new development for business and leisure.

If you cross Euston Road and head south, you'll end up in quirky Bloomsbury, which offers boutique shopping, literary drinking holes, and the British Museum.