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London Paddington Railway Station (PAD)

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Paddington, London
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    Chris P.
    "Heathrow Express is the fastest way to the airport"(36 Tips)
    Matt R.
    "Paddington Bear shop doesn't open til 9 am on weekends - BOLLOCKS!"(19 Tips)
    Dan C.
    "Told me the platform number before the station did"(7 Tips)
    Steve G.
    "Free wifi in the Sloe bar above whsmiths"(8 Tips)
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  • Little Scrapesheart icon on user image
    Little ScrapesFebruary 13, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Dog's breakfast of a layout even after a major refurb. Marmalade sandwich shop is really quite unique. Recommend trying a Mr Gruber special.
    Upvoted 5 days ago
  • Johannes D.heart icon on user image
    Johannes DriessenFebruary 4, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The Hammersmith and City line and Circle line are a 5+ minute walk away from the main station. Follow the colored lines on the flour and allow extra time!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Little Scrapesheart icon on user image
    Little ScrapesJune 21, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Beware in the next few weeks the rail ticket machines at the north western end of the station by the H&C lines are moving to the taxi rank, wherever that is 🙄 More stress, more chaos.
    Upvoted Feb 9
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CobbOctober 3, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Watch out if you're in a rush, they take trains off boards a few minutes b4 the train leaves - makes their lives a bit easier! If you have the app with live departures on you can still find the platfm
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Stephen .heart icon on user image
    Good station with lots of facilities, including coffee shops, restaurants and numerous places to grab some food before or after your journey, there's also a small supermarket.
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • S W.heart icon on user image
    S WAugust 7, 2018
    Please take Paddington bear 🐻 home, don’t forget to prepare some marmalade sandwich 🥪 for him as well.
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesDecember 31, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    It’s a bit weird to celebrate a train station but Paddington is an attractive and efficient train station with a lot of history. If you’re a tourist, worth a quick wander in for a look.
  • Paul A.heart icon on user image
    Paul Anderson-FosterDecember 27, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The newly uncluttered 'Lawn' ( that's what it once used to be ) extends the civility of the grand train shed right up to the hotel
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • JK
    JKApril 6, 2017
    Heathrow Express is the quickest way yo Heathrow airport which only takes 15 minutes. The first train departs Paddington at 05.10 Monday - Saturday and at 6.10 on Sundays
  • David D.
    David D.April 18, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Heathrow Express! Fastest way to the airport by far. Comfortable seats, WiFi and 15 minutes to Terminals 2 & 3; 20 minutes to Terminal 5.
  • Brunelheart icon on user image
    BrunelJanuary 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Very well connected station to subaway and rail. Lots of options for food. Quiet cafe and sandwich shop at the top floor towards the back of station.
  • Ben A.heart icon on user image
    Ben AdelieSeptember 17, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Heathrow Connect is now TfL Rail (and will be Elizabeth line later)
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • prima f.
    prima filiMarch 11, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    I like this station, it's not insanely busy and it's also airy and pretty. Good amount of shops and cafés to make time for your train.
  • Hugo P.
    Hugo PickeringDecember 14, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Never, ever use the station's public loos. Just walk into the back of the Hilton, up the staircase and enjoy the relatively unused, luxurious ones. Avoid the scuzzy ones on the hotel's ground floor
  • Nuutti H.
    Nuutti HyttinenJune 22, 2019
    Remember to visit M&S or the Monarch of Hamburg located inside the station to buy some food and/or drinks before you travel!
  • Dominic F.heart icon on user image
    Dominic FeeneyNovember 22, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    There's a good selection of food options including Burger King, upper crust, Mexican, sushi, cafe and two bars with pub food. There's also an M&S food, wh smiths and sainsburys
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussMarch 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Well located in the city center. The London Heathrow express is undoubtably the best way to get into the city center short of a helicopter. Otherwise it's just a basic train station.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MahoneyDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    In peak hours wait on the footbridge over platforms 1-8.You'll be halfway down the platforms when your train is called therefore missing the crowds from the main concourse and more chance of a seat
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithFebruary 27
    Been here 10+ times
    This railway station has two separate underground stations in different locations, both sharing the same name, as well as both having the 🟨Circle Line running through,which go in different directions
  • Alex M.
    Alex MooreMay 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Trainlines website will tell you what platform your train is departing from 5 or 10 minutes before the boards are updated. It saves joining the mad rush for a seat once it's announced!
  • Amelia T.heart icon on user image
    Amelia TuckerFebruary 20, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    The accessibility team were amazingly helpful in getting little pregnant me onto a train before it got too crowded to find a seat.
  • Simon J.
    Simon JenkinsJune 13, 2011
    Brunel's great shed has huge atmosphere which must partly be down to the thousands of teary goodbyes and joyous reunions its witnessed over the past 150 years. Read more
  • Athens Secrets Private Guideheart icon on user image
    Pretty easy to get around.. a little confusing about directions, ie. eastbound /westbound trains if you are looking at a placard naming the stops on the line but shows it as a vertical line! 😅
  • David W.
    David WheatleyMarch 2, 2017
    If you're travelling on the Night Riviera to Penzance, you can wait in the First Class lounge on Pl. 1 from 21:30 onwards
  • Richard D.heart icon on user image
    Richard DragicevichDecember 19, 2019
    Subway/Tube Train Station. Not too difficult to navigate, but give yourself time to get from A to B.
  • Nmheart icon on user image
    NmApril 14, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Heathrow Express is the fastest way to get to the airport (Less than 20 minutes) .. Use it only, if you have light luggage !!
  • Anthony S.
    Anthony SharrockOctober 8, 2012
    Best coffee in the station is Delice De France by platform 6. The service is slow but I'm willing to overlook the fact since they're the only reason I make it through Monday's.
  • Bijan Y.heart icon on user image
    Bijan YoungJanuary 19, 2015
    Not a fan of the architecture but functionally it works. And the restaurants ate good variety within M&s as well as walk bridge to the Hilton in case you need a more private meeting.
  • Oliver Q.
    Oliver QSeptember 5, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Avoid the machines and buy tickets from the office for the cheapest fairs. The machines are very devious in not showing the best prices.
  • Soumia A.heart icon on user image
    Soumia Al arabiMarch 7, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this station u can found all what u need Bfr ur trip
  • Anthony C.heart icon on user image
    Anthony CameronJune 2, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Great Western Railways, frequently delayed and overcrowded. Not very comfortable. Shame because when it works it’s a convenient way to get to Bath, Bristol, Oxford, Reading, etc.
  • Ed W.heart icon on user image
    Ed WoodcockApril 10, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Have a pint in the pub on the top floor while you wait for your train.
  • megan
    meganJanuary 27, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The Bagel Factory is actually pretty good for a quick to-go meal. If you're killing time, find the Paddington Bear statue!
  • adzzz P.heart icon on user image
    adzzz PhotographyAugust 1, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure you visit Paddington Bear by Platform 1
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah AljumaAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you have luggage and taking the district or circle line, would be easier to leave the station and take the underground station entrance.
  • M A.heart icon on user image
    M ALDossary ♏July 7, 2022
    Busy station, take Elizabeth line to the airport... a little slower than the express, but cheaper 😎
  • Arman K.heart icon on user image
    Arman KushniyanAugust 15, 2014
    Great services. Make sure you plan ahead though as it can get quite mad, especially on Friday :)
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenSeptember 22, 2023
    Catch the Underground, National Rail, and Heathrow Express trains here. Not intuitive for the ticketing machines. The National Rail machines are separate from the Heathrow Express machines.
  • Mike K.
    Mike KellyFebruary 25, 2012
    Use this station if you are heading to the west and south west. If you need travel assistance you need to book 24 hrs ahead and arrive 30 minutes earlier than departure time or space not gauranteed.
  • Jeffrey-Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.November 21, 2014
    Such a hub of transit! Try the First Lounge for travel on First Great Western services!
  • Nop T.heart icon on user image
    Nop TawongSeptember 15, 2014
    London Paddington Railway Station (PAD) This Railway Station is part of the National Rail Network. For train times and ticketing information, please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk.
  • Donal K.
    Donal KaneFebruary 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    You can (outside morning rush hour) save 1/3 on Heathrow Express if you have a Network railcard (including the one you get with annual season tickets) .. Discount only available from the ticket office
  • Stephen C.heart icon on user image
    Stephen CrockerJune 21, 2015
    The shops are a bit hard to navigate. The WiFi coverage varies over the concourse with various hotspots available.
  • Mazher A.
    Mazher AbidiMarch 12, 2011
    If you're looking for something sweet to eat, head to Bonne Bouche on Praed Street, opposite the St Mary's hospital entrance and ask for the Mango mousse. Divine.
  • Vic K.
    Vic KeeganSeptember 17, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    If you are here on a visit you may find the iPhone app Gems of London a great guide to unusual places
  • Dave C.
    Dave ClarkeApril 3, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    If you don't smoke enter the station via the Hilton Hotel. It will save you from the clouds of smoke from the smokers at the main entrance!
  • Ben O.
    Ben OrmerodMarch 13, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    If you're trying to travel to Reading in the rush hour with an off-peak ticket take the local train to Twyford; it actually terminates at Reading one stop later although they don't advertise it.
  • Sarah T.heart icon on user image
    Sarah TaylorFebruary 17, 2015
    Remember the sneaky exit to platforms 10-14 if you're coming from H&C line or the HEX or it's a long walk
  • Steve M.
    Steve MahoneyFebruary 12, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    When the underground entrances within the station are closed, walk up the delivery ramp and use the Praed Street entrance, its the last to get shut as its the least busy
  • Faris B.heart icon on user image
    Faris BaderMarch 9, 2015
    The station is amazing. Huge and very beautiful. Trains are always on time.
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