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Paddington to King Cross trains

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The average train between Paddington and King Cross takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Paddington to King 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.

3h 19m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Paddington to King Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Paddington and King Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:18 PM which arrives into King Cross at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paddington to King Cross? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 204.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and King Cross, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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