London Euston is one of the busiest railway stations in the UK and the primary hub for services on the West Coast Main Line. It connects London to major cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and long-distance destinations in Scotland.
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1. Overview
Located in Central London, close to Camden, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, London Euston offers excellent transport links across the capital. The station is modern, busy and well-equipped for commuters, business travellers and tourists.
2. Main Train Operators at London Euston
- Avanti West Coast — High-speed intercity services to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
- London Northwestern Railway — Regional and commuter services to Milton Keynes, Northampton and the West Midlands.
3. Key Destinations from London Euston
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Liverpool
- Glasgow (via connecting services)
- Edinburgh (via connecting services)
4. Station Facilities
- Ticket offices and self-service machines
- Shops, cafés, bars and grab-and-go food options
- Free station-wide Wi-Fi
- Luggage storage (Excess Baggage Company)
- Toilets and accessible restrooms
- Bike racks and car parking areas
5. Accessibility
Euston is fully step-free with lifts, ramps, accessible toilets and staff assistance available. All platforms can be reached without stairs.
6. London Underground Connections
You can easily access the following Tube lines from inside the station:
- Northern Line
- Victoria Line
For Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, walk 5 minutes to Euston Square.
7. Bus and Taxi Connections
- Multiple Transport for London (TfL) bus routes serve the station
- Taxi ranks located outside the main concourse
- Cycle routes and Santander Bikes nearby
8. Tips for Travellers
- Arrive early during peak commuter times — the station gets busy
- Use mobile tickets to avoid queues
- For long journeys, consider upgrading to Avanti’s First Class or Standard Premium
- Check live boards regularly as platforms may change quickly
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