The oldest underground (Tube) train station in the world is Baker Street, London 🚇.
Why Baker Street?
- First opened: 10 January 1863
- Part of the Metropolitan Railway, which itself was the world’s first underground railway
- It is still very much in use today, which makes it uniquely significant
Important nuance:
- Baker Street opened on the same day as Paddington, so they are jointly the first underground stations ever opened. However, Baker Street is usually singled out because it has continuously operated as an Underground station since 1863 unlike Paddington.
Lines served (5):
- Bakerloo
- Jubilee
- Metropolitan
- Circle
- Hammersmith & City
Key details:
- Step-free access: Limited (not fully step-free across all platforms)
- Entrances/exits: Baker Street & Marylebone Road
- Nearby landmarks:
- Sherlock Holmes Museum (221B Baker Street)
- Madame Tussauds
- Regent’s Park
- Marylebone High Street
Fun fact:
Some platforms are decorated with Sherlock Holmes silhouettes, making it one of the more distinctive Tube stations.
