How long does it take from Covent Garden to Paddington by metro?

The journey from Covent Garden to Paddington takes approximately 41 minutes by London Underground, covering 15.09 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Covent Garden to Paddington?

The token fare from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden for Paddington?

At Covent Garden, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Cockfosters. Look for the electronic board showing "Cockfosters".

What is the last train from Covent Garden to Paddington?

The last train from Covent Garden towards Cockfosters departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Paddington back towards Covent Garden departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Covent Garden to Paddington?

There are 8 stops between Covent Garden and Paddington on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Covent Garden, Holborn.

Covent Garden To Paddington

ShortestShortest Route

Covent Garden

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Cockfosters

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

Holborn

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.14 km

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

interchange Holborn — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Holborn

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

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

Tottenham Court Road

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Oxford Circus

aqua interchange

+7.84 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Marble Arch

+15.64 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Lancaster Gate

+19.56 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Notting Hill Gate

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.26 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

41 min

Total time

stops

15.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Covent Garden	05:00	23:00	Towards Cockfosters
Paddington	05:00	00:30	Towards Covent Garden

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

2.04 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.94 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~60 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹100

Auto

₹212

Cab

₹382

Estimates for 15.09 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Piccadilly Line

Departure station

Covent Garden

underground

Covent Garden, 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