The average train between Paddington and Bow takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Paddington to Bow. 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 10 minutes between Paddington and Bow. The earliest departure is at 5:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Paddington is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Bow at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel Station and take an average of 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Bow. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Bow station via Whitechapel Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Paddington to Bow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Bow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bow Road station.
The distance between Paddington and Bow is 11.3 km. The road distance is 12 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Paddington to Bromley-by-Bow station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–26 and the journey takes 33 min.