How long does it take from St. James's Park to Paddington by metro?

The journey from St. James's Park to Paddington takes approximately 21 minutes by London Underground, covering 10.12 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from St. James's Park to Paddington?

The token fare from St. James's Park 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 St. James's Park for Paddington?

At St. James's Park, 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 St. James's Park to Paddington?

The last train from St. James's Park towards Edgware Road departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Paddington back towards St. James's Park departs at 00:30.

How many stops from St. James's Park to Paddington?

There are 6 stops between St. James's Park and Paddington on the Circle Line. The stations are: St. James's Park, Victoria, Sloane Square, South Kensington, Gloucester Road, Notting Hill Gate, Paddington.

St. James's Park To Paddington

ShortestShortest Route

St. James's Park

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Victoria

aqua interchangegreen interchange

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Sloane Square

green interchange

+7.12 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Gloucester Road

blue interchangegreen interchange

+14.24 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Notting Hill Gate

red interchange

+17.81 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Paddington

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

10.12 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
St. James's Park	05:00	00:30	Towards Edgware Road
Paddington	05:00	00:30	Towards St. James's Park

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

1.37 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.63 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹70

Auto

₹152

Cab

₹272

Estimates for 10.12 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

St. James's Park

underground

St. James's Park, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

St. James's Park exit 1· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 2· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 3· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 4· St James's Park♿

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

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