The average train between Paddington and Wales takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Paddington to Wales. 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 hourly between Paddington and Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paddington to Wales? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Wales. However, there are services departing from King's Cross station and arriving at Retford station via Retford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Paddington to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Paddington to Wales train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Paddington and Wales is 216.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.