The average train between Dunstable and Paddington takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dunstable to Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Dunstable and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Paddington at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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58 min • 1 change

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1h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Paddington station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Dunstable to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Paddington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Dunstable to Paddington train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Dunstable and Paddington is 47.4 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Leagrave to Farringdon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 45 min.