How long does it take from Leicester Square to Paddington by metro?

The journey from Leicester Square to Paddington takes approximately 43 minutes by London Underground, covering 13.52 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Leicester Square to Paddington?

The token fare from Leicester Square to Paddington is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Leicester Square for Paddington?

At Leicester Square, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Heathrow Terminals. Look for the electronic board showing "Heathrow Terminals".

What is the last train from Leicester Square to Paddington?

The last train from Leicester Square towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Paddington back towards Leicester Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Leicester Square to Paddington?

There are 7 stops between Leicester Square and Paddington on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park.

Leicester Square To Paddington

ShortestShortest Route

Leicester Square

Platform 2·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Piccadilly Circus

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Green Park

aqua interchangegrey interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground4.27 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Green Park — 5 min

Platform 5 · Jubilee Line ·Platform 3 Towards Stanmore

+5 min

Green Park

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Jubilee LineTowards Stanmore

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Bond Street

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.93 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Bond Street — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Bond Street

grey interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Marble Arch

+3.9 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Lancaster Gate

+7.82 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Notting Hill Gate

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.63 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Notting Hill Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

Notting Hill Gate

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Paddington

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.69 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

13.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Paddington	05:00	00:30	Towards Leicester Square

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.83 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.84 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹92

Auto

₹192

Cab

₹348

Estimates for 13.52 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Ealing BroadwayStratford

Piccadilly Line

BrixtonWalthamstow Central

Piccadilly Line

StanmoreStratford

Piccadilly Line

Heathrow TerminalsCockfosters

Piccadilly Line

Departure station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Paddington

underground

Paddington, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Paddington exit 1· Paddington Station, Heathrow Express♿

Paddington exit 2· Paddington Station, Heathrow Express♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access