- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paddock Wood to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paddock Wood to London will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Paddock Wood for London on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 44 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paddock Wood to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
The journey is about 38m faster (44m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly €30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€19 vs €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 Southeastern, Southeastern.
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 Paddock Wood to London trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:29 AM Paddock Wood | 0h56 | 6:25 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Paddock Wood | 0h41 | 9:41 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Paddock Wood | 0h41 | 10:41 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paddock Wood to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paddock Wood to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paddock Wood to London trains use the Paddock Wood to London Charing Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Bridge. Use this guide to compare Paddock Wood and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paddock Wood has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Paddock Wood.
Ticket office support is available at Paddock Wood. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paddock Wood: Parking, WC.
Available at Paddock Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paddock Wood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to platform 1 via main entrance. Lift and step access via station footbridge to Platform 2 for services towards Ashford International and platform 3 for services towards Maidstone West and Strood. Step free access direct to platform 2 and 3 via side entrance. Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and steps, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday 08:00 - 14:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Cannon Street is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Cannon Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Cannon Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Cannon Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Cannon Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Cannon Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Cannon Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access to the left of the front entrance on Cannon Street. A lift opposite platform 1 connects the upper and lower concourses, Accessible public telephones: Available during station opening hours, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located on Dowgate Hill, left of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Available during station opening hours, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: During station opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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