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There are 13 ways to get from Stans to Paddington by train, plane, bus, night bus, car, car train or car ferry

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Train to Zurich, fly to London Heathrow  •  5h 41m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
  2. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to London Heathrow (LHR) ZRH - LHR

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Bus  •  19h 34m

  1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Basel
  2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon 299
  3. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria

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Train to Zurich, fly to London City  •  5h 59m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
  2. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to London City (LCY) ZRH - LCY

Train to Zurich, fly to London Gatwick, train  •  6h 14m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
  2. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to London Gatwick (LGW) ZRH - LGW
  3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria

Train to Basel, fly to London Heathrow  •  6h 23m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel Sbb
  2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow (LHR) BSL - LHR

Train to Basel, fly to London Gatwick, train  •  6h 56m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel Sbb
  2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick (LGW) BSL - LGW
  3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria

Train to Zurich, fly to London Luton, bus  •  7h 8m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
  2. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to London Luton (LTN) ZRH - LTN
  3. Take the bus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington Station

Train to Zurich, fly to Birmingham, train  •  7h 6m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
  2. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Birmingham (BHX) ZRH - BHX
  3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston

Train via Colmar  •  9h 39m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel Sbb Ec
  2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Colmar Ter
  3. Take the train from Colmar to Paris-Est Tgv
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl Eil

Train  •  10h 32m

  1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel Sbb Ec
  2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyon Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl Eil

Bus, night bus  •  24h 9m

  1. Take the bus from Luzern, Inseliquai/Bahnhof to Strasbourg Etoile Bourse 439
  2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Lille
  3. Take the night bus from Lille to London Victoria

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  10h 4m

  1. Drive from Stans to Calais-Fréthun
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
  3. Drive from Folkestone to Paddington

Drive, car ferry  •  11h 6m

  1. Drive from Stans to Calais
  2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
  3. Drive from Port of Dover to Paddington

Stans to Paddington by train, walk and subway

101 Weekly Services
9h 39m Average Duration
£227 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Stans to Paddington is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 19h 34m.

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The fastest way to get from Stans to Paddington is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 440.

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No, there is no direct train from Stans to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Stans and arriving at Paddington via Luzern, Basel Sbb, Colmar, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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The distance between Stans and Paddington is 557 miles.

The best way to get from Stans to Paddington without a car is to train via Colmar which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 600.

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It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Stans to Paddington, including transfers.

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Stans to Paddington train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Luzern station.

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The best way to get from Stans to Paddington is to train via Colmar which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 19h 34m.

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Paddington is 1h behind Stans. It is currently 7:31 AM in Stans and 6:31 AM in Paddington.

Stans to Paddington train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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Map of how to get from Stans to Paddington.
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  • Distance: 556.8 miles
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Stans, Switzerland and Paddington, England?

You can take a train from Stans to Paddington via Luzern, Basel Sbb, Colmar, Paris-Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stans to Paddington via Luzern, Lucerne, Basel, Basel SBB, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, and London Victoria in around 19h 34m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Zurich to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£70 - £600
Flights from Zurich to London City
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£85 - £430
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£65 - £460
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£90 - £380
Flights from Zurich to London City
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£95 - £420
Flights from Zurich to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£85 - £300
Flights from Zurich to London Gatwick via Geneva
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
£85 - £310
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£140 - £550
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Zurich to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£50 - £290
Flights from Basel to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£50 - £320
Flights from Basel to London Gatwick via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Monday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£50 - £320
Flights from Zurich to London Luton
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£75 - £260
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to London Gatwick via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£110 - £550
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £450
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£130 - £450
Flights from Basel to London Gatwick via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£140 - £550
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£180 - £600
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Zurich to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£160 - £600
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £550
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £550
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£160 - £950
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
3h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£160 - £750
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£160 - £650
Eurowings
Website
eurowings.com
Flights from Zurich to London Heathrow via Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£110 - £440
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham via Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£120 - £600
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Zurich to Birmingham via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£140 - £550
Train operators
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.

Contact Details
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Luzern to Zürich Hb
Ave. Duration
41 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£20 - £40
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Luzern to Basel Sbb
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£30 - £55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Colmar
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£19 - £35
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en
Gatwick Express
Phone
+44 345 850 1530
Website
gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£15 - £21
Schedules at
https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Website
https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
Anytime Standard
£15 - £21
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£35 - £120
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Single 1st Class
£80 - £120
West Midlands Railway
Phone
+44 333 311 0039
Email
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website
londonmidland.com
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
5 times a day
Website
https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
SNCF Bus
Phone
3635
Website
sncf.com
Train from Colmar to Paris-Est
Ave. Duration
2h 22m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare de Lyon
Ave. Duration
3h 4m
Frequency
3 times a week
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
TGV inOui

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Colmar to Paris l'Est
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£70 - £120
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
£70 - £95
1st Class
£90 - £120
Train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyon
Ave. Duration
3h 4m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£70 - £130
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
£70 - £95
1st Class
£95 - £130
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
National Express

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.

Contact Details
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington Station
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£13 - £20
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Lucerne to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
£10 - £15
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£22 - £35
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lucerne to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
£21 - £30
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Strasbourg to Lille
Ave. Duration
7h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£30 - £45
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Night bus from Lille to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
7h 15m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£19 - £27
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£24 - £35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luzern, Inseliquai/Bahnhof to Strasbourg Etoile Bourse
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£23 - £35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
9h 20m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
£24 - £35
Website
https://regiojet.com/
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