About Baker Street
Baker Street is one of the original Metropolitan Railway stations opened in 1863, making it one of the world's first underground stations. It serves five lines and is famous for its proximity to the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street, now a popular museum. The station retains beautiful original Victorian brickwork in parts.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Exit on Baker Street for the Sherlock Holmes Museum - a 5-minute walk north
- 2Madame Tussauds is a 3-minute walk from the Marylebone Road exit
- 3Regent's Park is best reached from this station for the northern entrance
- 4The original 1863 Metropolitan line platforms retain Victorian character
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Sherlock Holmes Museum
Madame Tussauds
Regent's Park
London Business School
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1863
Step-free access available