London Paddington
Paddington railway station was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and opened in 1854.
The station was recently refurbished, with a new concourse designed by Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners. Today you'll find a great selection of shops, restaurants and takeaways at the station, as well as a champagne bar.
Since the 1960s, Paddington station has been synonymous with the marmalade-loving children's book character, Paddington Bear. You'll find a charming bronze statue of Paddington Bear on the concourse along with a dedicated souvenir stall.
London Paddington Station Connections
Paddington station is home to trains from West and South West England and South Wales. Destinations include Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Oxford and Penzance.
Paddington is also the terminus for the Heathrow Express train to London Heathrow Airport.
Continuing Your Journey from Paddington
It's only a 10 minute walk from Paddington station to Hyde Park
There is a London Underground (Tube) station at Paddington, so you can transfer directly from your train onto the Tube. Paddington is in Zone 1 on the Hammersmith and City Line, Circle Line, District Line and Bakerloo Line.
Paddington station is also well-served by London buses and London taxis, making it easy to continue your journey across London.
Near Paddington Station
The recently renovated Paddington Basin offers several trendy venues in which you can drink and dine by the tranquil water. Look out for the rolling bridge, which curls up like a caterpillar in order to let boats through.
Just a short walk from Paddington station, you'll find Regent's Canal and the picturesque area of Little Venice. Take a walk along the canal and you'll discover waterside restaurants and lots of colourful canal boats.
Paddington train station is close to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens – both Royal Parks – where you'll find the Serpentine lake, the Serpentine Gallery, the Albert Memorial and much more.
Paddington station is also convenient for the shopping districts of Marylebone, Westbourne Grove and Bayswater, which also contains an ice-rink and bowling alley. If you're a fan of Lebanese food, stop off at one of Edgware Road's many cafés on your way to London's West End.
Paddington Station Hotels
There's an excellent choice of hotels near Paddington station, including: