Cheap Train Tickets to London Paddington

Although probably best known for its famous bear, London Paddington station is a major transport hub in central London. Serving the city since 1839, trains to London Paddington are popular with both commuters, thanks to its great rail links, and tourists, thanks to its handy location besides some of London’s most exciting attractions. Whether you’re heading to the office or for a day of sightseeing, with trains to London Paddington, you’ll be in the heart of the capital in no time.

With our handy tips, you can easily find cheap train tickets to London Paddington. Booking in advance is always best – if your dates aren’t on sale yet, you can sign up to be notified when they are. If you don’t already have a railcard, it’s worth checking if you’re eligible too, as you could save 1/3 off your journey. Other ways to get cheap train tickets to London Paddington include booking as a group, travelling on off-peak services and split ticketing, where you buy multiple tickets for just one journey.

Trains to London Paddington are available from a number of destinations. The Heathrow Express service from Heathrow Airport is popular, a journey which takes as little as 15 minutes. Great Western Railway also operate out of the station, with regular services available from Reading and Maidenhead, which take around half an hour, from Didcot Parkway, with the fastest trains taking around 40 minutes, and from Oxford, which take just less than 1 hour.