Marylebone station taxi rank: passenger guide

Marylebone’s passenger taxi rank is directly in front of the station, outside the M&S shop. Chiltern Railways confirms this as the station taxi location.

TfL open data also contains a nearby Harewood Avenue “feeder” rank. That feeder is for taxi drivers waiting to feed the passenger rank, not a place where passengers should be directed for pickup. This guide intentionally uses the station operator’s passenger instructions.

Great Central Railway detail outside London Marylebone station
Great Central Railway detail outside London Marylebone station, photo by Elliott Brown, CC BY 2.0. The photograph shows the station, not necessarily the rank entrance.

Passenger taxi-rank location

In front of the station, outside M&S

Leave through the main frontage and follow taxi signs to the passenger rank beside M&S.

Current guidance
Chiltern Railways lists a taxi rank in front of the station. Do not wait at the Harewood Avenue feeder rank.
Data reference
Passenger location confirmed by Chiltern Railways
Details checked
3 September 2026
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Step by step

How to find the rank

  1. 1

    From the concourse, head for the main station entrance and look for M&S.

  2. 2

    The passenger rank is outside the shop at the station front.

  3. 3

    Join the passenger queue at the head of the rank. Do not walk to Harewood Avenue in search of a taxi.

  4. 4

    If the front-of-station arrangement is temporarily altered, ask Chiltern Railways staff for the passenger pickup point.

Step-free planning

Accessibility and assistance

Chiltern Railways classifies Marylebone as a Category A step-free station and lists accessible taxis as available.

If you need assistance between the train and taxi, book Passenger Assistance with Chiltern Railways or ask station staff. Tell the driver about any ramp or boarding requirement.

Wheelchair accessibleAll licensed London taxis are wheelchair accessible.
Card and contactlessCard and contactless payments must be accepted with no card surcharge.
Licensed taxi onlyUse the appointed rank and take the first available licensed London taxi.

Plan the interchange

Rail, Tube and local connections

  • Marylebone Underground station serves the Bakerloo line and is adjacent to the National Rail station.
  • Baker Street is nearby but separate, serving more Underground lines. The street route may not suit every passenger with luggage.
  • Chiltern Railways operates National Rail services from Marylebone. Check the station name carefully because Paddington and Euston are also nearby by London standards.

Before you travel

Practical passenger tips

  • Use “London Marylebone station” when giving your destination. Marylebone is also a large neighbourhood.
  • The feeder rank on Harewood Avenue supports the taxi operation but is not the passenger boarding point.
  • For Lord’s Cricket Ground events, local congestion and pedestrian controls can affect routes and waiting times.

Useful for onward journeys

Popular destinations from Marylebone

These are orientation ideas, not fixed-fare quotes. London taxi fares are metered and journey time depends on traffic, restrictions and the exact destination.

Lord’s Cricket Ground

Tell the driver the gate or hospitality entrance, particularly on match days.

Regent’s Park

Name the gate, venue or zoo entrance you need.

Harley Street

Use the clinic name and street number because medical buildings are spread across the area.

Baker Street

Often walkable, but a taxi may suit luggage, mobility needs or a tight connection.

Read the London taxi fares guide

Black taxi or minicab?

A licensed London taxi can wait at an appointed rank and accept a passenger without a booking. A minicab or app-based private-hire vehicle must be booked through a licensed operator before the journey. Do not accept an unsolicited ride from someone approaching you inside or outside the station.

Taxi availability is not live. A valid rank can be empty for a period, particularly late at night or during disruption.

Common questions

Marylebone taxi-rank FAQs

Where is the taxi rank at Marylebone station?

Directly in front of the station, outside M&S, according to Chiltern Railways.

Should passengers go to the Harewood Avenue rank?

No. TfL identifies Harewood Avenue as a feeder rank for drivers. Passengers should use the rank at the station front.

Is Marylebone station step-free?

Chiltern Railways classifies it as a Category A step-free station and lists accessible taxis.

Is Marylebone Underground in the same place?

It is adjacent to the National Rail station and serves the Bakerloo line. Follow station signs for the main frontage and taxi rank.

Evidence and updates

Official sources

We cross-check station-operator guidance with TfL taxi-rank information. Station works and traffic controls can change, so signs and staff instructions on the day take priority.