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

The journey from St. Paul's to Paddington takes approximately 40 minutes by London Underground, covering 16.69 km across 9 stops.

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

The token fare from St. Paul's to Paddington is ₹4.7. With a smart card the fare is ₹4.3 (save ₹0.40000000000000036). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹4.

Which platform at St. Paul's for Paddington?

At St. Paul's, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Ealing Broadway. Look for the electronic board showing "Ealing Broadway".

What is the last train from St. Paul's to Paddington?

The last train from St. Paul's towards Ealing Broadway departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Paddington back towards St. Paul's departs at 00:30.

How many stops from St. Paul's to Paddington?

There are 9 stops between St. Paul's and Paddington on the Central Line. The stations are: St. Paul's, Chancery Lane, Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate, Notting Hill Gate.

St. Paul's To Paddington

ShortestShortest Route

St. Paul's

Platform 2·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

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

Chancery Lane

+3.9 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Holborn

blue interchange

+7.8 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Marble Arch

+23.44 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Lancaster Gate

+27.36 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Notting Hill Gate

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15 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

40 min

Total time

stops

16.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
St. Paul's	05:00	23:00	Towards Ealing Broadway
Paddington	05:00	00:30	Towards St. Paul's

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

₹4.7

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹4.3

Save ₹0.40000000000000036 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹4

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

2.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.7

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹230

Cab

₹418

Estimates for 16.69 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

St. Paul's

underground

St. Paul's, 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