Baker Street is one of the original stations of the world’s first underground railway, opened by the Metropolitan Railway on 10 January 1863. It sits on the northern edge of Marylebone in the City of Westminster, immediately south of Regent’s Park, and is famous the world over as the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes at the (equally fictional) address of 221B Baker Street.

Today Baker Street is one of the busiest and most important interchange stations on the Underground network, served by five lines — Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Metropolitan — more lines than any station except King’s Cross St Pancras. The original Metropolitan Railway platforms (still in use today) retain much of their Victorian character, with ornate ironwork and heritage tiling, and are a Grade II listed structure of major historical significance to London’s transport heritage.

The station sits at the gateway to some of London’s best-known attractions, including the world-famous Madame Tussauds waxworks and the beautiful open spaces of Regent’s Park, home to London Zoo and the Open Air Theatre — making Baker Street a natural base for visitors combining sightseeing, shopping, and green space in one trip.

Bakerloo line

• Northbound (towards Harrow & Wealdstone): Marylebone (2 min) → Edgware Road → Paddington → Warwick Avenue → Maida Vale → Kilburn Park → Queen’s Park → Kensal Green → Willesden Junction → Harlesden → Stonebridge Park → Wembley Central → Harrow & Wealdstone (approx. 30 min)
• Southbound (towards Elephant & Castle): Regent’s Park (2 min) → Oxford Circus → Piccadilly Circus → Charing Cross → Embankment → Waterloo → Lambeth North → Elephant & Castle (approx. 15 min)
• Key interchanges: Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria), Waterloo (Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo & City, National Rail)

Circle line

• Clockwise (towards Great Portland Street / Euston Square / King’s Cross): Great Portland Street (2 min) → Euston Square → King’s Cross St Pancras → Farringdon → Barbican → Moorgate → Liverpool Street → Aldgate → Tower Hill → Monument → Cannon Street → Mansion House → Blackfriars → Temple → Embankment → Westminster → St James’s Park → Victoria → Sloane Square → South Kensington → Gloucester Road → High Street Kensington → Notting Hill Gate → Bayswater → Paddington → Edgware Road → back to Baker Street
• Anti-clockwise (towards Edgware Road / Paddington / Notting Hill Gate): Edgware Road (2 min) → Paddington → Bayswater → Notting Hill Gate → ... continuing round to Great Portland Street and back to Baker Street
• Frequency: every 6–8 minutes

Hammersmith & City line

• Eastbound (towards Barking): Great Portland Street (2 min) → Euston Square → King’s Cross St Pancras → Farringdon → Barbican → Moorgate → Liverpool Street → Aldgate East → Whitechapel → then on towards Stepney Green, Bromley-by-Bow, and Barking (approx. 40 min)
• Westbound (towards Hammersmith): Edgware Road (2 min) → Paddington → Royal Oak → then via Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, and Shepherd’s Bush Market to Hammersmith (approx. 20 min)
• Shares tracks with the Circle line through the central section; frequency every 8–10 minutes

Jubilee line

• Northbound (towards Stanmore): St John’s Wood (2 min) → Swiss Cottage → Finchley Road → West Hampstead → Kilburn → Willesden Green → then on towards Wembley Park and Stanmore (approx. 25 min)
• Southbound (towards Stratford): Bond Street (2 min) → Green Park → Westminster → Waterloo → Southwark → London Bridge → Bermondsey → Canada Water → Canary Wharf → North Greenwich → then on to Stratford (approx. 35 min)
• Key interchanges: Bond Street (Central, Elizabeth line), Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, National Rail), Canary Wharf (DLR, Elizabeth line)

Metropolitan line

• Northbound (towards Amersham / Chesham / Watford / Uxbridge): Finchley Road (5 min) → then splits towards Wembley Park, Harrow-on-the-Hill, and onward to the outer branches serving Amersham, Chesham, Watford, and Uxbridge in Zones 5–9 (journey times up to approx. 1 hour to the furthest points)
• Southbound (towards Aldgate): Great Portland Street (2 min) → Euston Square → King’s Cross St Pancras → Barbican → then on to Aldgate, its eastern terminus (approx. 15 min)
• Baker Street is the historic heart of the Metropolitan line, opened here by the Metropolitan Railway in 1863 as the world’s first underground line; fast peak-hour services skip some intermediate stops on the outer branches

Interchange Notes

Baker Street’s five lines are spread across several platform levels connected by stairs, escalators, and passages — the original 1863 sub-surface platforms (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan) sit above the deeper Bakerloo and Jubilee platforms. Clear heritage signage throughout the station reflects its status as one of the network’s most historically significant interchanges. Allow a few extra minutes when changing between the sub-surface and deep-level lines at busy times.

• Multiple street-level entrances on Marylebone Road, Baker Street, and Melcombe Street
• Ticket office and self-service ticket machines
• Oyster card validators and contactless payment throughout
• Shops, newsagents, and food kiosks on the main concourse
• Real-time departure information screens on all platforms
• ATMs near the main entrance
• Sherlock Holmes-themed tiling and decorative motifs celebrating the station’s literary fame
• Taxi rank on Marylebone Road
• Santander Cycles docking stations nearby
• CCTV throughout the station
• Close walking access to Marylebone National Rail station (0.3 miles)

Madame Tussauds 0.2 miles

One of London’s most visited attractions, the world-famous waxwork museum on Marylebone Road is just a few minutes’ walk from the station. Featuring lifelike figures of celebrities, royalty, historical icons, and film characters, plus interactive experiences including a Marvel zone and Sherlock Holmes-themed setting — fittingly, given the station’s literary connections. Advance booking is strongly recommended to avoid queues, especially in peak season.

Regent’s Park 0.3 miles

One of London’s eight Royal Parks and among its most beautiful, Regent’s Park is a short walk north of the station. Home to the stunning Queen Mary’s Gardens (with over 12,000 roses), boating lake, sports pitches, and the Regent’s Canal towpath. A wonderful green escape right on Baker Street’s doorstep, equally lovely for a stroll, picnic, or jog.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum 0.1 miles

Located at 239 Baker Street (presented as the fictional “221B”), this small independent museum is set out as a recreation of the great detective’s Victorian study and lodgings, based closely on the original stories. A must for Holmes enthusiasts, and a charming slice of Victorian London just outside the station’s main exit.

ZSL London Zoo 0.8 miles

Set within the northern part of Regent’s Park, London Zoo is one of the world’s oldest scientific zoos, home to over 750 species including tigers, gorillas, and penguins. A pleasant walk through the park from Baker Street, or a short bus ride along Prince Albert Road.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 0.5 miles

A much-loved outdoor theatre within Regent’s Park, staging musicals, Shakespeare, and family shows throughout the summer season beneath the open sky. A quintessentially English theatrical experience a short stroll from the station.

Marylebone High Street 0.4 miles

A stylish, village-like shopping street just south of the station, lined with independent boutiques, bookshops, delis, and cafes — a favourite for a relaxed browse away from the busier West End crowds.

Lord’s Cricket Ground 0.9 miles

The historic “Home of Cricket” in St John’s Wood, hosting international test matches and housing the MCC Museum, the world’s oldest sporting museum. A pleasant walk or short bus journey from Baker Street via St John’s Wood Road.

The Landmark London — Marylebone Road, 0.2 miles

A grand five-star hotel directly on Marylebone Road, celebrated for its spectacular glass-covered Winter Garden atrium, afternoon tea, and luxurious rooms. One of London’s finest and most conveniently located hotels for Baker Street.

Sherlock Holmes Hotel — 108 Baker Street, 0.1 miles

A stylish boutique hotel with a nod to the street’s literary fame, offering contemporary rooms, a cosy library bar, and a genuinely central location just steps from the station.

Marylebone Hotel — Welbeck Street, 0.5 miles

A chic Marylebone Village hotel with a relaxed, residential feel, well placed for exploring the boutiques of Marylebone High Street as well as being a short walk from Baker Street.

Premier Inn London Baker Street — Chiltern Street, 0.3 miles

A dependable, well-priced option in the heart of Marylebone, ideal for budget-conscious visitors wanting easy access to Baker Street’s attractions and transport links.

The Montagu Place Hotel — Montagu Place, 0.3 miles

An elegant townhouse hotel in a quiet Georgian square close to Regent’s Park and Marylebone, combining boutique charm with a peaceful residential setting.

The Providores and Tapa Room — Marylebone High Street, 0.4 miles

An innovative fusion restaurant blending European and Pacific Rim flavours, consistently rated among Marylebone’s best dining destinations. The relaxed downstairs Tapa Room offers a more casual small-plates option.

Orrery — Marylebone High Street, 0.4 miles

An elegant, well-regarded French restaurant with a rooftop terrace, popular for special-occasion dining in the heart of Marylebone Village.

Golden Hind — Marylebone Lane, 0.3 miles

A beloved, long-running traditional British fish and chip shop, considered one of the best of its kind in central London — a great casual option after a day at Madame Tussauds or the zoo.

Chiltern Firehouse — Chiltern Street, 0.3 miles

A glamorous restaurant set in a converted Victorian fire station, popular with celebrities and known for its stylish American-influenced menu and buzzy atmosphere.

Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote — Marylebone Lane, 0.3 miles

A cult favourite serving just one dish — steak frites with a secret sauce — in a lively, no-reservations bistro setting. Expect a queue, but it moves quickly.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 0.5 miles

A unique outdoor theatre experience within Regent’s Park, staging musicals, Shakespeare, and family productions throughout the summer months beneath the sky.

Madame Tussauds 0.2 miles

Beyond the waxworks, Madame Tussauds hosts immersive experiences including 4D cinema shows and themed zones — an entertaining half-day out for visitors of all ages.

Wigmore Hall — Wigmore Street 0.6 miles

One of the world’s leading venues for chamber music and song recitals, renowned for its outstanding acoustics and intimate atmosphere — a short walk south of the station.

Lord’s Cricket Ground 0.9 miles

Test matches and major cricket fixtures throughout the summer season at the iconic “Home of Cricket” in nearby St John’s Wood.

West End Theatre District 1–1.5 miles

Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus or Jubilee line to Bond Street/Green Park provides quick access into the heart of the West End theatre district around Shaftesbury Avenue and Leicester Square.