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How to get to the Library

Getting here by road, rail and underground

Map of the British Library

The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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Trains

St Pancras International; King's Cross; Euston.

Underground

King's Cross/St Pancras; Euston; Euston Square.

Buses

10, 30, 45, 46, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 390.

Private car

You are strongly advised to use public transport. Midland Road is now a one-way clearway (southbound only).

There is no parking for the public on site. There are car parks in Marchmont Street under the Brunswick Shopping Centre and on Judd Street (NCP, open Monday-Friday 6.30-18.30). Metered parking is available on Ossulston Street (3 spaces). There are also some disabled parking spaces in Judd Street opposite the Library.

Bicycles

There is extensive bicycle parking with secure 'Sheffield stands' in covered and uncovered areas in the Piazza. Luggage can be stored free (£1 returnable deposit) in the Locker Room. The nearest cycle shop is approximately 1,500m (a mile) south, along Gray's Inn Road.

Coach parties

There is no parking for coaches on site at St Pancras. Coaches are asked to drop visitors off in Ossulston Street opposite Novotel and and seek on-street parking.

For further information please call Visitor Services:

T: +44 (0)20 7412 7332
E: Visitor Services

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