The average train between London Paddington and New Cross takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London Paddington to New Cross. 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 London Paddington and New Cross. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 6:19 PM which arrives into New Cross at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 43m • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to New Cross. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at New Cross station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
London Paddington to New Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
London Paddington to New Cross train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at New Cross ELL station.
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The distance between London Paddington and New Cross is 10.6 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to New Cross ELL via Whitechapel Station and Whitechapel in around 36 min.