More About Euston

London's sixth busiest rail station, Euston is found midway between Kings Cross St Pancras and the beautiful Regent's Park, while the British Museum is only a short walk away. Euston is a fantastic base at the heart of London with excellent access to transport links.

A Short History of Euston Station

When the station was originally built in 1837, it contained a grand arch which many look back on fondly as being the area's most distinctive feature. Until its demolition and subsequent redesign in the 1960s, it had gradually built up to become one of the most attractive stations in the city, and the new design, unveiled by the Queen in 1968, has been almost unanimously condemned as an eyesore.

Just five years after it reopened, Euston station was the scene of an IRA bomb explosion that injured eight commuters and caused minor damage to the surrounding structure. Since then, an attempt was made in 2007 to rebuild the station once again, specifically reinstating the popular arch. However, in 2011 these plans were put on hold, and instead the area immediately outside the station was redesigned.

Euston Destinations

If you want to travel to the North of England and Scotland from London, Euston is a good place to go. Services regularly run to major destinations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Crewe, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Getting To Euston

If you're looking to get to Euston from elsewhere in London to catch a train, you have a number of options. The best way is to take the London Underground along the Northern Line, as this will get you directly into the station. Travellers looking at the London Underground map may note that the Northern Line has two branches, however this is not an issue if you are heading towards Euston, as this is where these branches merge into one route.

Alternatively, Euston Square tube station is just around the corner from the station, and indeed if you are staying in a Euston hotel this may be a better option. Euston Square falls on the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines, so you can easily get here from many other corners of London.

If the bus is your preferred mode of transport, you have many options, The number 10 service runs along Oxford Street, the number 39 comes from Victoria along Park Lane, while the number 91 starts at Trafalgar Square. All these services will take you right to the front entrance of the train station.

Hotels in Euston

Location is usually a key factor if you're looking to stay near your required train station, but this does not mean you have to skimp on quality. Euston is surrounded by excellent 3* and 4* hotels, each providing all the comfort and facilities you need to enjoy your stay and get to your train in good time.

For example, Euston Square Hotel offers spacious en suite rooms with breakfast included. Also, nothing is more tiresome than checking out of your hotel in the morning and having to drag your luggage around with you during your last day in London. Euston Square Hotel allows you to store your luggage there after you check out and come back to collect it later, an excellent feature.

Elsewhere around the edge of the station, Thistle Euston is a reliable, good quality option, while MIC also possesses all the necessary attributes to ensure a relaxing, hassle-free stay, with bars and restaurants ensuring everything you need is right there.

Pubs and Bars in Euston

There are plenty of places to stop for a drink in Euston, and whether you just want a quick beer while you wait for your train or a full-blown night out, you will surely find something to suit. If you are just looking to kill an hour before your train arrives, The Doric Arms is your best bet. You couldn't be any closer to the station, so you can just relax in one of the quiet, pleasant corners and enjoy your drink. Live sport is played on televisions around the room.

For something a little livelier, the enticing pair of Euston Tap and Cider Tap are just over the road. These are both independent and therefore will stock beers and ciders you may never have heard of, and certainly no big brand names. While this does mean a hike in price, such is the quality of the drinks and the atmosphere that they have developed a cult following. Indeed, Cider Tap only exists due to the popularity of its older brother.

Restaurants in Euston

In such a busy area as Euston, it is no surprise to find a range of many different world cuisines on offer, and you can also find some very reasonable prices too. Top of the list is Amaretto, a welcoming Italian eatery with all your old favourites, while Mestizo gives you a taste of Mexico and The Fellow caters for those who just love nothing but hearty, British grub.

Parking in Euston

As with any location based around a massive train station, parking is at a premium here, but you can find a few NCP car parks over in Bloomsbury. The trio of Judd Street (WC1H 9QR), Brunswick Square (WC1N 1AF) and Woburn Place (WC1H 0ND) provide parking potential, with the latter pair available 24 hours a day for just £18.

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