Paddington Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Paddington Station is one of London’s major rail termini, serving long‑distance, commuter, and airport routes. Operated by Network Rail, it is the London terminus for Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line, and the Heathrow Express. The station also connects directly to the London Underground.

Lines and Services

Great Western Railway – Mainline Services

• Direct services to Reading, Oxford, Swindon, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance.
• High‑speed intercity services throughout the day.

Elizabeth Line

• High‑frequency services to Heathrow, Reading, Abbey Wood and Shenfield.

Heathrow Express

• Non‑stop trains to Heathrow Airport Terminals every 15 minutes.
• Journey time: ~15 minutes.

Station Facilities

• Step-free access throughout
• Ticket office and ticket machines
• Shops, cafés, restaurants, and bars
• GWR First Class Lounge
• Cycle parking
• Toilets, accessible toilets, baby changing
• Wi‑Fi and customer information screens
• Taxi rank and bus connections

Accessibility

Paddington Station offers strong accessibility features:

• Lift access to all platforms
• Tactile paving
• Accessible toilets
• Staff assistance available

Local Area

The station is close to:

• Little Venice – canals and cafés
• Hyde Park – major London park
• Paddington Basin – modern waterside district
• St Mary’s Hospital
• Paddington Bear Statue inside the station

Paddington is a major London transport hub offering excellent connections across the UK and to Heathrow Airport.