London Euston Station is a southern railway terminus that offers intercity rail connections, high-speed intercity services and regional and commuter services. The station is the gateway from London to the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland, as well as a connection point for ferries to Dublin.
Each year, the London Euston Station services over 40,000 passengers with services from First Scotrail, London Overground, Virgin Trains, Avanti West, Caledonian Sleeper and the London Northwestern Railway. The station is close to many attractions, including the British Library and The Regent’s Park.
London Euston Station - one of the highlights of 10 Main Railway Stations in London (Read all about London here)
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Highlights of the London Euston Station
Opened in 1837, the London Euston Station was the first intercity railway station in London and the terminus of the London and Birmingham Railway. In the 1960s, the station was demolished and replaced with a new station designed in an international modern style, including accommodation for an electrified West Coast Main Line.
3 portions of the original station remain: the Portland stone entrance lodges, a war memorial and a statue of Robert Stephenson by Carlo Marochetti. Other highlights include the Piscator statue by Eduardo Paolozzi and stone benches by Paul de Monchaux. You’ll find several catering units and shops throughout the station.
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Good to know when visiting the London Euston Station
The London Euston Station is a base point for many local and regional destinations. If you’re planning to visit the station for public transport, be sure to check the rail, underground and ferry schedules to plan your itinerary and ensure that you arrive with enough time to find your station track.
You’ll find plenty to see around the London Euston Station, including the Bloomsbury Theatre and the British Museum. Plenty of speciality museums are nearby as well, such as the Foundling Museum, a museum commemorating the Foundling Hospital and its work with abandoned and at-risk children.
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London Euston Station
Location: London NW1 2DU, UK
Open: Monday–Friday from 4.30 am to 1.34 am, Saturday from 4.30 am to 2 am, Sunday from 5.15 am to 1.34 am
Phone: +44 (0)3457 114141
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