Euston tube station facts for kids
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| Location | Euston Road |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Camden |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 6 |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| Key dates | |
| 1907 | Opened (C&SLR) |
| 1907 | Opened (CCE&HR) |
| 1922 | Closed for rebuilding (C&SLR) |
| 1924 | Reopened (C&SLR) |
| 1968 | Opened (Victoria line) |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Euston tube station is a very busy London Underground station. It helps millions of people travel around London. This station is special because it connects directly to the big Euston mainline station right above it.
The tube station is served by two important lines: the Victoria Line and the Northern line. The Northern Line even has two different routes that pass through Euston! You can find Euston tube station in Travelcard Zone 1, which is the very center of London.
What is Euston Tube Station?
Euston tube station is a key part of London's underground railway system. It's one of the main places where people switch between different tube lines. It also connects to trains that go to other cities in the UK.
Getting Around Euston
The station has six platforms in total. These platforms are used by trains on the Victoria Line and both branches of the Northern Line. It can be a bit confusing because there's also a nearby station called Euston Square tube station. Make sure you go to the correct Euston station for your journey!
A Bit of History
Euston tube station first opened its doors in 1907. Back then, it was served by two different railway companies. Later, in 1968, the modern Victoria Line started running through Euston. This made the station even more important for London's transport.
| Preceding station |  London Underground |
Following station | ||
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Mornington Crescent
towards Edgware, Mill Hill East
or High Barnet |
Northern line |
via Charing Cross
towards Kennington
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Camden Town
towards Edgware, Mill Hill East
or High Barnet |
Northern line |
via Bank
towards Morden
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towards Brixton
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Victoria line |
towards Walthamstow Central
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Images for kids
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This map from 1914 shows where the two original station buildings were.
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This is an old, unused station building from the Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway.
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A map showing a railway loop line that was planned under Euston station in 1907.
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This plan shows how Euston station's platforms are arranged and changes made for the Victoria Line.
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This picture shows the wide platform for the Northern Line's Bank branch. The track that used to be for northbound trains was removed to make more space.
