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Paddington

Paddington is a Zone 1 station in the central section of the Elizabeth line, with step-free access and trains from 04:36 to 00:39 Monday to Saturday.

A large interchange with space for luggage. The National Rail concourse is busiest at commuter peaks; the Elizabeth line platforms below are calmer.

Step-free
4/5
Quietest ~20:00Moderate

Next trains

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Westbound

Eastbound

First & last trains

Monday–Saturday

04:36 – 00:39

Sunday

05:12 – 00:43

Scheduled times from the national timetable - the first and last Elizabeth line trains calling here, in either direction. Planned engineering work (especially at weekends) can change them, so check the live board on the day. See every departure time for Paddington, first & last trains or the Elizabeth line timetable.

Fares & journey times

See journey times from Paddington to any Elizabeth line station, or single fares from Paddington with contactless or Oyster.

Best exits

Departures Road / mainline

Best for Heathrow Express, GWR trains, Praed Street, St Mary's Hospital

Not for Anything north of the canal

Exit towards the mainline station for National Rail and Heathrow Express connections. Lifts and travelators throughout.

Eastbourne Terrace

Best for Paddington offices, Buses on Bishop's Bridge Road, Little Venice walk

Quieter street-level exit on the south side, closest to the surrounding offices.

Quiet times & luggage

Typical weekday, by hour - greener is quieter, with more room for luggage.

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Typically around 55% of this station's weekly peak (measured TfL entry/exit data). Good with luggage: Paddington scores 4/5 for travelling with luggage - around 20:00 is usually the easiest time.

Connections

National Rail (GWR)Heathrow ExpressBakerloo lineCircle lineDistrict lineHammersmith & City line

The Elizabeth line ticket hall is below the Departures Road end. Lifts and travelators connect to the mainline station - allow a few extra minutes.

Nearby

  • Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens · 10 min walk350 acres of royal parkland, the Serpentine and the Diana Memorial Playground, a short walk south from Paddington.
  • Little Venice · 11 min walkCanal boats, waterside cafés and walks towards Regent's Park and Camden, just north of Paddington.

Along the line

Acton Main LineReading branch · Zone 3Bond StreetCentral core · Zone 1

Neighbouring Elizabeth line stations. See the full map or live line status.