LONDON paddington TRAIN STATION

London Paddington Station is also known as Paddington Underground station in London. Situated in Paddington, central London, the station is close to Marylebone and Bayswater. Paddington was opened in 1838 and is the London terminus of services operated by the Great Western Railway. 

The GWR provides the majority of commuter and regional passenger service to West London and Thames Valley region and long-distance intercity trains to South West England and South Wales. Passengers can travel from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Oxford, Bedwyn, and other cities.

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HOW TO GET TO LONDON paddington railway STATION?

Surrounded by tourist attractions, Paddington Station is situated in Paddington, Central London, and it can be reached in various ways.

• METRO: London Paddington Underground Station is on the Hammersmith and City, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines. That means, you can easily get there by the metro.

• TAXI: taking a taxi is always the most time-saving and pleasant way to get to the railway station. Plus, you won't need to worry about minor aspects of your journey to the station.

• ​WALK: if you are eager to take a walk along London's streets on your way to the station, it will take about 20 minutes from the Hyde Park.

Address: Praed St, Paddington, London, United Kingdom

LONDON PADDINGTON STATION​ OPENING HOURS:

• Monday - Sunday: open 24 hours

FACILITIES:

• Information point
• Ticket office
• Ticket machines
• Toilets with baby changing
• Showers
• Several ATMs
• Public telephones
• Lost property office
• Luggage storage
• Parking​
• Free  Wi-Fi service​
• Cafes & restaurants
• ​Shopping outlets

NUMBER OF PLATFORMS:

• The King's Cross station provides 13 platforms​ (numbered from 1 to 12 and 14), from which over a hundred trains depart every day.

Popular routes

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RAILWAY COMPANIES IN London paddington STATION

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Great Western Railway (GWR)