The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for London Waterloo (WAT) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 5 km
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Monday 5 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:33 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h22 | 08:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:41 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h22 | 10:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:57 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h27 | 05:24 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:15 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h07 | 06:22 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 5m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Tube from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsTube trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and London Waterloo (WAT) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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