Euston railway station is an old an historic railway station that was actually the first station to be built in London. The initial railway station had 2 platforms, which back in the 1800′s served the purpose, however as the years moved on the railway ceased to be fit for purpose.

In the early 1960′s, and in spite of a strong public outcry, the historic station – including the famous Euston Arch seen in many old photos – was completely demolished and rebuilt. What grew up in its place is the modern international train station of today with 18 platforms and four train operators running services to and from the station. The design of the new station was very typical of the time, attempting look modern and to symbolize an exciting new period of modern history.

The station connects the capital city of the UK with many important parts of the country and as such there is a good chance that if you are visiting London you may come into Euston.

The station offers commuters plenty of facilities, including a number of bars and restaurants, shops and car hire services.

There are several popular attractions in the area including the London North Western Railway War Memorial.

If you’re staying overnight or even for a few days hotel and car hire are pretty easy to get hold of. Being one of the main railway stations in London both are available in abundance.

Euston station is the sixth busiest station in the United Kingdom, with 18 platforms and four train operators running services to and from the station. It is a gateway connecting London to the north west, parts of Wales and Scotland and the Midlands. 30 million commuters are estimated to pass through the station every year according to figures for 2008.

The station is a thriving modern British railway station and as such boast a full array of services for the business customer, including a number of shops, taxis and car hire services.

The station is over 170 years old and has a long history at the heart of British society. It was originally constructed to link London and Birmingham, Britain’s second city, together. It was controversially rebuilt in the 1960s in what Harold MacMillan famously call and “act of vandalism”. In 1973 the station fell victim to an IRA bomb, the Police were given prior warning but were unable to evacuate the station. Though several people were injured nobody died in the blast.

The Euston area is also famous as the location of the Thistle hotel, one of the most famous and respected hotels in the whole of London as well as the British Library.

In 2007 further plans were announced to rebuild the station.

If you’re looking for a hotel for your stay in London, The Ambassadors Bloomsbury is an excellent choice. It’s located close to Euston Station and many more super locations. A Euston Station car rental is the best transportation you can find. Sure you could take a taxi anywhere you’d like to go, but it would be a hassle and cost more than a rental car if you calculate all the costs. Drive in style with a Euston Station car rental and reserve it online at a discounted price using our Vroom Vroom Vroom price comparison tool.

The Ambassadors Bloomsbury is the perfect stay for a business trip or a personal vacation. There are conference rooms for business meetings, dry cleaning services, internet, coffee makers, and equipment for handicap and the hearing impaired. The British Museum, the Oxford Street shops, Madame Tussaud’s wax museum, The London Zoo, and also the Planetarium are within a few miles of the hotel so you can drive to them with no trouble.

Your Euston Station car rental will get you to all these places and much more. You’ll need to reserve a car ahead of time to receive the best deal around, so try out our Vroom Vroom Vroom search tool. Vehicles will be listed starting with the lowest. This allows you to look through them and decide what car you like and which one is within your price range. The car will be reserved for you with no extra cost. You won’t even have to pay to reserve, you’ll pay upon receipt of the vehicle. Have fun planning your trip!