St Pancras Station (pronounced "PANG-kruss"), renamed London St Pancras International in 2007, serves as a key railway hub in central London, located on Euston Road within Camden. This terminal welcomes Eurostar trains from Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Passengers can also board East Midlands Railway services heading to Leicester, Corby, Derby, Sheffield, and Nottingham via the Midland Main Line.

Additionally, the station offers Southeastern's high-speed connections to Kent through Ebbsfleet and Ashford International stations, plus Thameslink routes crossing London to Bedford, Cambridge, Peterborough, Brighton, Horsham, and Gatwick Airport. The station is situated between the British Library, Regent's Canal, and King's Cross Station, sharing underground access with the latter at the King's Cross St Pancras tube station.

The Midland Railway (MR) built the station to link its vast network throughout the Midlands and Northern England to a dedicated London line. Following transportation challenges after the 1862 International Exhibition, the MR determined it needed to establish its own direct connection from Bedford to London with a separate terminus. William Henry Barlow designed the station, creating an innovative structure featuring wrought iron columns supporting a distinctive single-span roof.

The station faced significant threats throughout the 20th century. It suffered bomb damage during both World War I and World War II. Later, in the late 1960s, plans emerged to completely demolish St Pancras and redirect its services to King's Cross and Euston stations. However, a fervent preservation campaign spearheaded by the Victorian Society, Jane Hughes Fawcett, and Poet Laureate John Betjeman successfully saved the structure. Their efforts paid off when St Pancras received Grade I listed status—just 10 days before its scheduled demolition was set to begin.

At the beginning of the 21st century, the complex underwent a massive £800 million renovation to serve as the terminal for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, also known as High-Speed 1 or HS1. This transformation was part of a broader urban renewal initiative across East London. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the renovated station in November 2007. The redesign included a secure, sealed terminal area specifically for Eurostar services connecting to mainland Europe via High Speed 1 and the Channel Tunnel. The station layout now features dedicated platforms for domestic trains traveling to destinations throughout northern and southeastern England.

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Saint Pancras (Latin: Sanctus Pancratius) was a Roman citizen who embraced Christianity and was executed by beheading for his religious beliefs when he was just fourteen years old, around 304 CE. His name derives from Greek (Πανκράτιος Pankrátios) and translates to "all-powerful."

• •Since ancient times, Pancras has been honored alongside Nereus and Achilleus in a combined feast day and Mass formula celebrated on May 12th. In 1595, approximately 25 years after Pope Pius V introduced the Tridentine Missal, Domitilla was incorporated into this shared veneration.
• •Since 1969, Pancras has been venerated individually, with his feast day remaining on May 12th. He traditionally holds the position of the second Ice Saint. In Syriac traditions, he is known as Mor Izozoel (Mar Azazael) and commemorated on both May 12th and August 12th. Pancras serves as the patron saint of children.
• •The London district of St Pancras, along with the railway station bearing the same name, derives its title from both St Pancras Old Church and St Pancras New Church.