St Pancras International

St Pancras International is a railway station in London's Camden borough with red brick construction and an extended historical iron structure. The complex features fifteen platforms beneath a vast iron and glass roof that spans 73 meters without support columns.

The Midland Railway constructed the station in 1868 as one of the most innovative structures of its era. The revolutionary single-span roof design made it the world's largest enclosed space at that time.

The station displays bronze sculptures including The Meeting Place artwork and commemorates poet John Betjeman, who prevented its demolition in the 1960s. These monuments shape how the space is understood as a place of literary and artistic significance.

The station sits along Euston Road and connects with the underground, making it easy to reach by public transport. Travelers find international train services, shops, restaurants, and security checkpoints, which makes spending time there straightforward.

The imposing Victorian facade comes from the restored Midland Grand Hotel with red brick and Gothic details such as pointed arches. This listed building gives the modern transportation hub a historical face.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: December 9, 2007

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Network Rail (High Speed)

Address: Euston Rd., London N1C 4QP, UK

Phone: +442078437688

Website: https://stpancras.com

GPS coordinates: 51.53221,-0.12762

Latest update: December 8, 2025 15:31