What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Central Station, London?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Central Station, London is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Central Station, London?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Central Station, London is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Central Station, London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Central Station, London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paddington and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Paddington to Central Station, London?

The distance between Paddington and Central Station, London is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Paddington to Central Station, London without a car?

The best way to get from Paddington to Central Station, London without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Central Station, London?

The subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Central Station, London bus from?

Paddington to Central Station, London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Central Station, London train from?

Paddington to Central Station, London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Paddington station.

Where does the Paddington to Central Station, London bus arrive?

Paddington to Central Station, London bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Where does the Paddington to Central Station, London train arrive?

Paddington to Central Station, London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

How do I get a train ticket from Paddington to Central Station, London?

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Where can I stay near Central Station, London?

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Paddington to Central Station, London - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Paddington to Central Station, London by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
17 min
£2–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to King's Cross St. Pancras stationbus N205
23 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Central Station, Londontaxi 3.3 mi
11 min
£29–35
Walk
1. Take the walk from Paddington to Central Station, Londonwalk 3.2 mi
1h
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the bus from St Pancras International Station to Goods Waybus 390
19 min
£3–11
Line 46 bus
1. Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to St Pancras International Stationbus 46
1h 9m
£2

Paddington to Central Station, London by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Central Station, London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to King's Cross St. Pancras station hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min. Metroline Travel also services this route every 10 minutes.

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