The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for London Paddington (PAD) every day 2 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 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.
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Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 5 km
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday 11 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+ G23813 | 06:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h00 | 07:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Liverpool Street+ G23443 | 06:06 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h00 | 07:06 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 11m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 19:06 |
Train companies: Tube from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsTube trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Paddington (PAD) from £6. 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 Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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