St Pancras railway station

St Pancras is a terminal station in Camden with a Gothic Revival red-brick facade and fifteen platforms beneath a single-span wrought iron roof. The roof covers the entire width of the terminal without interior supports and creates an open space filled with natural light.

The station opened in 1868 under the Midland Railway following designs by William Henry Barlow and George Gilbert Scott. A major restoration between 2001 and 2007 transformed it into an international terminal for Eurostar trains to Europe.

The bronze sculpture 'The Meeting Place' shows an embracing couple beneath the main clock and captures the reunions and farewells that happen among travelers. The statue of John Betjeman honors the poet who fought to save the building from demolition and now serves as a meeting point for visitors.

The station offers international connections to Belgium, France, and the Netherlands as well as domestic routes to northern England. Border controls for European trains take place inside the terminal, so arriving earlier than for domestic travel is advisable.

French Border Police conduct immigration checks directly within the terminal, allowing passengers to clear border formalities before boarding trains to continental Europe. This arrangement enables seamless arrival in France, Belgium, or the Netherlands without further checks after leaving the train.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1868

Architects: George Gilbert Scott, William Henry Barlow

Official opening: October 1, 1868

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Network Rail (High Speed)

Part of: London station group, St Pancras Station and former Midland Grand Hotel

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

Phone: +442078437688

Website: http://stpancras.com

GPS coordinates: 51.53221,-0.12762

Latest update: December 8, 2025 15:31