- Must visit
The National Gallery
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 40 trains that leave Bath Spa (BTH) for London Paddington (PAD) on Wed, Jun 17, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G14898Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD):
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
The journey is about 31m faster (2h 9m by train vs 2h 40m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.91) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€48) vs $60 (€49)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34456 | On time 5:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 6:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14893 | On time 6:02 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 7:26 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14894 | On time 6:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 8:09 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14895 | On time 7:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h16 | 8:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14896 | On time 7:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 9:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14897 | On time 8:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h21 | 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14898 | On time 8:44 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 10:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34472 | On time 9:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h32 | 10:45 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15062 · W35223 | On time 9:22 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h37 | 10:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14899 | On time 9:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 11:07 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34477 | On time 10:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h21 | 11:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14900 | On time 10:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 12:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14901 | On time 11:13 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 12:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15066 · W35227 | On time 11:31 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h28 | 12:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14902 | On time 11:43 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 1:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14903 | On time 12:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h21 | 1:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34490 | On time 12:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 2:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34493 | On time 1:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 2:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15070 · W35231 | On time 1:28 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h31 | 2:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14904 | On time 1:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 3:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34498 | On time 2:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 3:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14905 | On time 2:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 4:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14906 | On time 3:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 4:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15074 · W35236 | On time 3:30 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h30 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14907 | On time 3:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 5:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14908 | On time 4:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 5:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34510 | On time 4:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 6:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34513 | On time 5:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h26 | 6:39 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15078 · W35239 | On time 5:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h32 | 7:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14909 | On time 5:45 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 7:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14910 | On time 6:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34519 | On time 6:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h24 | 8:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14911 | On time 7:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h23 | 8:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15082 · W35242 | On time 7:29 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h32 | 9:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W34523 | On time 7:43 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h25 | 9:08 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14912 | On time 8:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 9:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14913 | On time 9:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h22 | 10:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15086 · W35247 | On time 9:23 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h38 | 11:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G14914 | On time 10:13 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h46 | 11:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34530 | On time 11:05 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 1h36 | 12:41 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of London Paddington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Paddington trip today.
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Essential for European painting and one of London's top cultural sites.
National museum in Hertford House with outstanding French 18th-century art, armor, and decorative arts. A refined, centrally located collection popular with both locals and visitors.
Major contemporary gallery in a former tea pavilion in Kensington Gardens, noted for ambitious exhibitions and the annual architecture pavilion program.
Picturesque canal area with waterside walks, houseboats, and junction views where the Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal. One of the prettiest local areas near Paddington.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for long walks, lakeside views, and major landmarks. Essential open space close to Paddington.
Elegant royal park adjoining Hyde Park, home to broad avenues, statues, and palace grounds. A classic West London walking area.
A classic plate of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It is one of London's most familiar traditional meals.
Battered white fish with chips, often served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. It is a long-standing British comfort food found across London.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a beloved British pub tradition, especially on Sundays.
A respected Paddington venue with a restaurant and bar, offering modern British cooking in a refined, club-like atmosphere.
A well-known traditional pub near Paddington Station serving British classics, ales, and Sunday roasts in a historic setting.
A long-established Paddington pub popular for hearty British fare, fish and chips, pies, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
London Paddington is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis or add about 10%. Hotel porters: GBP 1-2 per bag.
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