Euston Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Euston Station is one of London’s busiest rail terminals, serving major intercity routes to the Midlands, North West England, and Scotland. It also connects to the Victoria and Northern Underground lines, making it a key interchange for commuters and long‑distance travellers.

Lines and Services

London Underground

• Victoria Line – to Oxford Circus, Victoria, Brixton
• Northern Line – to Camden Town, King’s Cross, London Bridge

National Rail

• Avanti West Coast – long‑distance services to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow
• London Northwestern Railway – regional services to Milton Keynes, Northampton, Crewe
• London Overground – services to Watford Junction
• Typical journey times:
  • Euston → Birmingham: ~1 hour 20 minutes
  • Euston → Manchester: ~2 hours 10 minutes
  • Euston → Glasgow: ~4 hours 30 minutes

Station Facilities

• Large ticket hall and machines
• Shops, cafés, restaurants
• Toilets and baby changing
• Cycle parking
• Step‑free access (partial)
• Taxi rank and bus connections

Accessibility

Euston Station offers a range of accessibility features:

• Step‑free access to some platforms
• Lifts to concourse and interchange areas
• Tactile paving
• Clear signage throughout the station

Some platforms may require staff assistance.

Local Area

Euston is located in a busy part of central London, close to:

• University College London (UCL)
• British Library
• Regent’s Park
• King’s Cross & St Pancras – a short walk away
• Wellcome Collection – museum and library

The area is lively, well‑connected, and popular with students, commuters, and long‑distance travellers.