London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£32

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£45

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 44 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 54 m

Trains on 19 Sept

13

Distance

179 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) 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 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 13 trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS), including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.

  • Great Western RailwayC42196
    16:301h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    18:14Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42197
    17:301h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    19:14Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42194
    15:301h53
    London Paddington (PAD)
    17:23Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34707 · C42445
    15:002h04
    London Paddington (PAD)
    17:04Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW34720 · Y41685
    17:002h04
    London Paddington (PAD)
    19:04Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
    £371One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £77.

Distance: 179 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£77

Average Price

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£56

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS):

A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) costing on average £77.

The fastest way to travel from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 14m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayY15411 · C42184 · C424355:52 London Paddington (PAD)
2h13
8:05 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34671 · C424378:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
10:04 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42186 · C427248:30 London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
10:39 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34676 · C424389:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
11:04 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34679 · C427259:30 London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
11:37 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35066 · C42309 · C427259:32 London Paddington (PAD)
2h05
11:37 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC42187 · C4243910:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h03
12:03 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34707 · C4244515:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
17:04 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42194
On time
15:30 London Paddington (PAD)
1h53
17:23 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayC42195 · C4244616:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
18:04 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42196
On time
16:30 London Paddington (PAD)
1h44
18:14 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34720 · Y4168517:00 London Paddington (PAD)
2h04
19:04 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)1 change
Great Western RailwayC4219717:30 London Paddington (PAD)
1h44
19:14 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)0 changesdirect

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South Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway offer trains services from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 1h 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance
179 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 42m
First train
4:23
Last train
19:30
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 8m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£58
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£30
Great Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) 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 Nailsea & Backwell (NLS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The train journey from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) covers a distance of 179 km and takes approximately 1h 42m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) is 179 km.
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) leaves at 4:23.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) departs at 19:30.
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
Yes, there is a direct train between London Paddington (PAD) and Nailsea & Backwell (NLS). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway.
To get from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Paddington to Nailsea & Backwell offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque countryside of Somerset and glimpses the rolling hills and quaint villages along the way.
A day trip from London Paddington to Nailsea & Backwell is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 42m. Trains run 8 times per day, covering a distance of 179 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Nailsea & Backwell (NLS)

Most London Paddington (PAD) to Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) trains use the London Paddington to Nailsea & Backwell station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Backwell
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · £4 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · £21 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · £4 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · £2 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · £4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

Most popular trains to and from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and London Paddington (PAD)

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