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Trip Overview

The average train between Paddington and Royal Observatory takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Paddington to Royal Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32 min
Duration
10 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Paddington to Royal Observatory train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Paddington and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf DLR Station and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)36 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)31 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)38 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)37 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)31 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)34 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)32 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)31 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)34 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)32 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)31 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)34 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)32 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)33 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)31 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)34 min • 1 change
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Dockland Light Railway (DLR)32 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 9.9 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Royal Observatory, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to Royal Observatory via Canary Wharf DLR Station and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich in around 41 min.

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