The average train between Paddington and The Shard takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Paddington to The Shard. 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 5 minutes between Paddington and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:15 AM which arrives into The Shard at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Bond Street Station and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at The Shard station via Bond Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Paddington to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Bridge station.
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The distance between Paddington and The Shard is 6.6 km. The road distance is 8 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Paddington to Monument station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–19 and the journey takes 26 min.