London is home to several world-renowned landmarks, attracting more than 30 million visitors from around the world annually.
From the stunning Buckingham Palace to the iconic Tower Bridge, it is a city rich in culture and history.
Aside from beautiful landmarks and attractions, it is popularly known for its public transport called the “Tube”, officially known as the London Underground.
If you are coming to London, you will most definitely use the Tube as a means of transportation.
Did you know that the Tube runs 11 lines? – and one of them is the Bakerloo line.
The Bakerloo line is the seventh busiest, with 117,000,000 trips per annum.
There is a high chance that you will take the Bakerloo line on one of your journeys across London.
Thus, it is best to come prepared and be familiar with its routes and stations it services.
Fortunately, this is a detailed guide covering everything there is to know about the Bakerloo line.
Some other Tube lines:
- Central Line
- Circle line
- District Line
- Hammersmith & City line
- Jubilee line
- Metropolitan line
- Northern line
- Piccadilly line
- Victoria line
- Waterloo & City line
In summary, the topics you will read about are:
- What Is the Bakerloo Line?
- Bakerloo Line Stations and Interchanges
- Bakerloo Line Routes and Stops
- Bakerloo Line Map
- Bakerloo Line Fare Zones
- Bakerloo Line Fares and Payment Cards
- Discover London Through the Bakerloo Line
- Frequently Asked Questions
Contents
What Is the Bakerloo Line?
(Bakerloo Map via Wikimedia Commons by Ed g2s)
The Bakerloo line was believed to have been built because of the cricket games held at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
It was first opened to the public in 1906, with Elephant & Castle station as the first station to open. The last extension made for the line was in 1917.
Today, it services 25 stations as a rapid transit train under the London Underground.
The line spans a length of 23.2 km or 14.4 mi and runs an average train speed of 27.04 km per hour.
Moreover, Stonebridge Park, London Road, and Queen’s Park serve as its depots.
Bakerloo Line Stations and Interchanges
Refer to the table below for a complete Bakerloo line stations and interchanges list.
In total, the line has 25 stations listed below in alphabetical order from A to Z.
Transfers to other lines and public transport are available, such as several London Underground lines, National Rail, London Overground, and Elizabeth Line.
Table of Bakerloo Line Stations and Interchanges
| Station Name | Interchange |
| Baker Street Underground Station | Connects to Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Metropolitan lines |
| Charing Cross Underground Station |
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| Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station | N/A |
| Elephant & Castle Underground Station |
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| Embankment Underground Station | Connects to Circle, District, and Northern lines |
| Harlesden Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station |
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| Kensal Green Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Kenton Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Kilburn Park Underground Station | N/A |
| Lambeth North Underground Station | N/A |
| Maida Vale Underground Station | N/A |
| Marylebone Underground Station | Connects to National Rail |
| North Wembley Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Oxford Circus Underground Station | Connects to Central and Victoria lines |
| Paddington Underground Station |
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| Piccadilly Circus Underground Station | Connects to Piccadilly line |
| Queen’s Park Underground Station |
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| Regent’s Park Underground Station | |
| South Kenton Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Stonebridge Park Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
| Warwick Avenue Underground Station | N/A |
| Waterloo Underground Station
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| Wembley Central Underground Station |
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| Willesden Junction Underground Station | Connects to London Overground |
Bakerloo Line Routes and Stops
The only route the Bakerloo line runs is Elephant & Castle ↔ Harrow & Wealdstone.
The time it takes to travel from Elephant & Castle station to Harrow & Wealdstone station is typically about 45 minutes.
You can check the route’s first and last services using the Bakerloo line timetable provided by the Transport for London (TfL).
Refer to the table below to see the route’s stops in the correct order, from the first to the last station it travels to.
Table of Bakerloo Line Routes and Stops
| Route | Stops |
| Elephant & Castle ↔ Harrow & Wealdstone |
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Bakerloo Line Map
Before going on your journey, check the Tube Map by Transport for London (TfL) to know the number of stations between your starting station and destination.
Bakerloo Map
The map covers all the Tube lines and shows how they are connected. For journeys needing transfers, you can also use the map to see the stations where interchanges are available.
The map is also helpful in finding step-free access areas, airport stations, IKEA stores, outside fare zones, and many more.
To find the Bakerloo line on the Tube map, look for the BROWN line. Follow the brown-coloured line to see the stations it covers to help you know when to get off.
Bakerloo Line Fare Zones
It is worth knowing that London uses Fare Zones to compute your journey’s total fare.
The fare is calculated based on the number of zones you travel to. There are nine fare zones in total: Zone 1 to Zone 9.
The public transportations that use fare zones are Tube, DLR, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, River Bus, and most National Rail services.
Thus, the Bakerloo line fare is also calculated based on zones. You can find the zones on the map, which are usually indicated on the grey and white shaded areas with numbers 1 to 9.
The Bakerloo line zones cover Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, and Zone 5. The stations per zone are as follows:
Zone 1
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station
- Lambeth North Underground Station
- Waterloo Underground Station
- Embankment Underground Station
- Charing Cross Underground Station
- Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
- Oxford Circus Underground Station
- Regent’s Park Underground Station
- Baker Street Underground Station
- Marylebone Underground Station
- Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station
- Paddington Underground Station
Zone 2
- Warwick Avenue Underground Station
- Maida Vale Underground Station
- Kilburn Park Underground Station
- Queen’s Park Underground Station
- Kensal Green Underground Station
- Willesden Junction Underground Station (2/3)
Zone 3
- Willesden Junction Underground Station (2/3)
- Harlesden Underground Station
- Stonebridge Park Underground Station
Zone 4
- Wembley Central Underground Station
- North Wembley Underground Station
- South Kenton Underground Station
- Kenton Underground Station
Zone 5
- Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station
Bakerloo Line Fares and Payment Cards
Knowing the zones you need to travel to and from is important when purchasing a payment card to travel on the Bakerloo line.
You can pay for your fare using an Oyster Card, Contactless Card, Travelcard, and Visitor Oyster Card.
Oyster Card and Contactless Cards use a Pay-as-you-go capping system, whereas Travelcards offer unlimited journeys for a specific duration.
When purchasing Pay-as-you-go cards or Travelcards, you need to indicate which zones you need to use them for and the period of use.
In case you used the payment card beyond the zone validity, you may not be able to get a discounted rate and be charged a higher rate.
Although the stations at the Bakerloo line sell paper tickets for your journey, the cost is usually higher than the payment cards mentioned above since it is sold at a regular fare.
To learn more about each payment type’s uses, coverage, and price, check the guide Visitor Oyster Card Vs Oyster Card Vs Travel Card Vs Contactless Card.
The information on fares per zone or journey is available through TfL’s Single fare finder tool or Caps and Travelcard prices tool. Generally, the more zones your journey covers, the higher the fare.
Refer to the table below for a summarised list of adult rates per zone of Pay as you go and Travelcards.
Alternatively, you can check the complete list of adult fares for Zones 1 to 9 here.
Bakerloo Line Pay as you go Caps and Travelcard Adult Rates Table
| Zone | Pay-as-you-go caps | Travelcard | ||||||
| Daily Peak | Daily Off-peak | Monday to Sunday | Day Anytime | Day Off-peak | 7 Day | Monthly | Annual | |
| Zones 1 only | £7.70 | £7.70 | £38.40 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £38.40 | £147.50 | £1,536 |
| Zones 1-2 | £7.70 | £7.70 | £38.40 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £38.40 | £147.50 | £1,536 |
| Zones 1-3 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £45.20 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £45.20 | £173.60 | £1,808 |
| Zones 1-4 | £11.00 | £11.00 | £55.20 | £14.40 | £14.40 | £55.20 | £212.00 | £2,208 |
| Zones 1-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 | £65.70 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £65.70 | £252.30 | £2,628 |
| Zones 1-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 | £70.30 | £20.30 | £14.40 | £70.30 | £270.00 | £2,812 |
| Zones 1-7 | £15.30 | £14.10 | £76.50 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £76.50 | £293.80 | £3,060 |
| Zones 1-8 | £18.10 | £14.10 | £90.30 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £90.30 | £346.80 | £3,612 |
| Zones 1-9 | £20.00 | £14.10 | £100.20 | £25.70 | £15.30 | £100.20 | £384.80 | £4,008 |
Discover London Through the Bakerloo Line
Got time to spare? Discover more about what London has to offer with these popular places accessible via Bakerloo line stations.
These attractions are close to the station, just a few minutes to reach.
Whether you are interested in art, architecture, or war history, you can find interesting places to explore in London.
Abbey Road Studios
Station: Maida Vale
Address: 3 Abbey Rd, London NW8 9AY, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7266 7000
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Open Air Theatre
Station: Regent’s Park
Address: The Regent’s Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 333 400 3562
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The Photographer’s Gallery
Station: Oxford Circus
Address: 16-18 Ramillies St, London W1F 7LW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7087 9300
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The Comedy Store
Station: Piccadilly Circus
Address: 1a Oxendon St, London SW1Y 4EE, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7024 2060
The National Gallery
Station: Charing Cross
Address: Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7747 2885
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London Eye
Station: Waterloo
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7967 8021
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Imperial War Museum
Station: Lambeth North
Address: Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7416 5000
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I know if the Bakerloo line stations are accessible?
Check the Tube maps to see the Bakerloo stations with step-free access, escalators, and stairs-free access.
Alternatively, you can download the Step-free Tube guide and Avoiding stairs Tube guide to learn more.
What is the first and last service of the Bakerloo line?
Each station of the Bakerloo line has different first and last services. You can check the times of services in the Bakerloo line timetable.
For instance, the first service at Elephant & Castle Underground Station departs at 05:37 from Mondays to Fridays.
How long is the travel time on the Bakerloo line?
If you are travelling from Elephant & Castle Underground Station to Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station, the total travel time is about 45 to 48 minutes.
The travel time depends on the day and time of your journey.
How can I know which best route to take for my trip?
Use TfL’s Plan a Journey tool to know the best routes to take for your trip. The page shows which line to take, alternative options, travel time, and cost.
You can input your planned start and end stations on the Bakerloo line and choose your desired departure time.
Where can I get live status updates on the Bakerloo line?
To know if there are minor or severe delays, refer to TfL’s Status updates page.
The page shows live updates on closed services, minor or severe delays, good service status, and station information.
Why is it called the Bakerloo line?
The Bakerloo line used to be known as the Baker Street & Waterloo Railway.
The name became shorter when a journalist called it Bakerloo in a newspaper column. The short version was only adopted when the line opened in 1906.
Does the Night Tube cover the Bakerloo line?
No, night services on the Night Tube are unavailable on the Bakerloo line.
It is only available on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Have You Ridden the Bakerloo Line?
Riding the Tube on the Bakerloo line is simple as long as you know how to get to your start and end stations and use the correct payment card.
Moreover, don’t forget to follow the correct touch in and out method when tapping your payment card on the yellow card reader. Or else, you may be charged a penalty or the maximum fare.
What are your thoughts on the Bakerloo line? If you have ridden the Bakerloo line before, what do you think about its facilities and convenience? Share your experience in the comments section below.
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- taxi apps in London
- minicabs and black taxis
- River Bus
- Bike Rental London
- Santander Cycles
- Trams
- DLR
- London Overground
- Cable Cars London
- Driving in London
Wishing you a safe journey and a relaxing commute on the Bakerloo line.
