How long does it take from Paddington to Holborn by metro?

The journey from Paddington to Holborn takes approximately 32 minutes by London Underground, covering 12.95 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paddington to Holborn?

The token fare from Paddington to Holborn 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 Paddington for Holborn?

At Paddington, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Edgware Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Edgware Road".

What is the last train from Paddington to Holborn?

The last train from Paddington towards Edgware Road departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Holborn back towards Paddington departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Paddington to Holborn?

There are 7 stops between Paddington and Holborn on the Circle Line. The stations are: Paddington, Notting Hill Gate.

Paddington To Holborn

ShortestShortest Route

Paddington

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Notting Hill Gate

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.69 km

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

interchange Notting Hill Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Notting Hill Gate

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

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

Lancaster Gate

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Marble Arch

+7.84 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Oxford Circus

aqua interchange

+15.64 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Tottenham Court Road

+19.56 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Holborn

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.26 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

12.95 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paddington	05:00	00:30	Towards Edgware Road
Holborn	05:00	00:30	Towards Paddington

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

1.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.80 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~52 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹88

Auto

₹186

Cab

₹334

Estimates for 12.95 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Circle Line

Departure 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

Arrival station

Holborn

underground

Holborn, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Holborn exit 1· Holborn♿

Holborn exit 2· Holborn♿

Holborn exit 3· Holborn♿

Holborn exit 4· Holborn♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops