Madame Tussauds, 221b Baker Street, the Wallace Collection; you’ve already got the reasons to visit Marylebone on your London itinerary.
Marylebone train station sits minutes away from these popular attractions, as well as connecting London to Birmingham, Oxford, and Stratford-upon-Avon. This guide to Marylebone train station helps you make the most of this important London station.
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Everything you need to know about Marylebone train station
Mary-le-bone? Merrill-bone? Here’s what you need to know about London Marylebone railway station, including how to say it.
How to pronounce Marylebone train station?
Most Londoners would claim the correct way of pronouncing Marylebone is “MAR-li-bun” but you might also hear the variation "marry-li-bun". It may take your tongue a time or two, but once you’ve mastered it, you’ll earn a little street cred from the locals.
Where is London Marylebone station?
Marylebone station is located in northwestern Central London near The Regent’s Park. It’s roughly 2 miles from The British Museum and 1 mile away from Hyde Park. Paddington railway station, your connection to the Heathrow Express, is less than a mile from Marylebone railway station.
Is there a London Underground station at Marylebone?
Yes, there is a Marylebone tube station found beneath the Marylebone train station. The entrance to the tube station is next to the ticket desks on the main station concourse. Marylebone tube station serves the Bakerloo (Brown) line of the London Underground, which can easily connect you to Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Waterloo station.
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Does London Marylebone rail station have luggage storage?
No, there is no luggage storage (or “left luggage” as it’s called) at London Marylebone rail station. Thankfully, there is a third-party luggage storage center two blocks east of the station at Melcombe Street and Chagford Street.
Can I get from Heathrow airport to Marylebone station?
Yes, you can get from Heathrow airport to Marylebone station with ease, though there is no direct connection between the two. First, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station. Then, you can either walk for 20 mins to Marylebone station or take the Bakerloo (Brown) line from the Paddington Underground station to Marylebone Underground station (3 mins).
Marylebone station shops
When it comes to station shops, Marylebone train station is firmly in the middle ground: there’s more than one option to eat, drink, and shop, but this station isn’t designed for half-day retail therapy sessions.
Food, flowers, face makeup, and the odd Filofax are for sale, but that’s about it. Restaurant-wise, Burger King and Starbucks are your tastes-like-home options; Pret A Manger and Greggs are your UK franchises in a pinch. If you’ve got the time, the Victoria & Albert Bar is a solid place for a pint.
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What to eat near Marylebone station
Should you not want your usual Double Whopper/Venti Chai Latte combo, Marylebone station doesn’t leave you starved for nearby food choices.
🐟🍟 The Seashell of Lisson Grove is a chippie perfect for a last-minute fish and chips takeaway, but if you can eat in, there’s a cool aquarium full of pre-deep-fried fish in the dining room.
🇮🇹 🍝 Briciole has everything from Italian deli sandwiches to more traditional Italian fare if no one’s invited you to Sunday roast.
🇮🇳🍛 If magnificently curated Indian menus (with a Michelin star) are your bag, then Trishna is where you want to open your wallet.
Hotels near Marylebone station
London has lodging all along the Bakerloo line, so you’ll find a range of luxury London hotels and more modestly priced accommodations within a few stops of Marylebone station. Those who need hotels near Marylebone railway station will find Park Avenue Baker Street Hotel, a four-star hotel set in a Georgian townhouse, more than suitable.
The Landmark London is directly across the street from Marylebone station, a Grand Dame hotel with elegant suites, a spa retreat, and only the most exquisite afternoon tea service you could want in a city known for excellent afternoon teas.
The Phoenix Hostel and Bar is on the other end of the spectrum: dorm rooms, a cheap bar, and free towel service, because the last thing a backpacker needs is a bulky towel from home overstuffing their European packing checklist.
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Attractions near Marylebone railway station
Marylebone is much more than a terminus so arrive for your train a few hours earlier to check out these attractions near London Marylebone rail station:
- Beatles fans should seek out the Blue Plaque near the Swiss Embassy commemorating where John Lennon and Yoko Ono took their iconic nude photo. If you have a bit of time to spare, head up to nearby Abbey Road and recreate the iconic album cover yourself.
- Church Street is lined with antique dealers and a sizable market if your definition of fun abroad is stuffing your suitcase with the treasures of yesterday.
- Did the Park Avenue Baker Street Hotel give you a clue as to what one of Marylebone’s most popular attractions is? Sleuth it out at The Sherlock Holmes Museum and take a selfie with the legendary detective outside of the Baker Street station.
Discover what to do inside and outside the big city
Looking for more to do on your visit to London? Download the Trainline app so you can purchase cheap train tickets on a whim and take a day trip to Windsor Castle, one of Britain’s best beaches, or even pop over to Paris for a few hours.
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