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Paddington to King Cross trains

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The average train between Paddington and King Cross takes 3h 18m 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 18m
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 10:18 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 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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    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 Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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

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.

Map of how to get from Paddington to King Cross.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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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