Paddington mainline train station mixes grand architecture with a hectic, crowded space, Honesty I really only detoured here for the Paddington Bear statue,( I expected bigger but then I watched a movie.when I got back to the states, so actually he's life size, I guess) also I wanted to see the crowds. So with thousands of solid Yelp reviews before me just read those, but for me it earns its reputation as a London rail icon and something to see for yourself. read more

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A large busy station. Use of the bathrooms require a payment. There are markings on the floor indicating the way to the platform for the Heathrow Express but it is still confusing when looking for the correct gate. Several decent food options and a quasi-pub. read more

This train station had plenty of options for shopping and eating. Connections were easy to navigate.

Came through this station a few times during my stay in London.The Elizabeth line from Heathrow ends here as does the Heathrow express. National Rail also leaves from here. The Heathrow express is a 15 minute train from the airport. It's a bit pricey at $45 a ticket, so my preferred transportation from Heathrow is the Elizabeth line. Trains leave every 30 minutes and the price is roughly $15 per person. Apple pay is accepted or you can use a credit card that has contactless payment and just tap and go. In 25 minutes, you can be at Paddington Station. The Station is one of the largest with excellent signage and beautiful architecture. It's clean and easy to navigate. It has an open air concept with plenty of places inside to get something to eat while you wait or you can walk across the street and find some good pubs. read more

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Loved it. Easy to get around and clean. Signs are easy to read. Someone is always around to help and answer questions. read more

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Part of the overall London metro system, this train station has a variety of trains and buses. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants if one has the time between trains and buses. There is free WiFi and lots of cafes. Definitely recommend. read more

Good signage helping you figure out where to go and when trains are coming and going. You can use your credit card or Apple Pay to tap and go or plenty of multi-language machines to help you get tickets. read more

I'm a fan of the Heathrow Express which jets between Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes & the trip takes 15 minutes. This is my preferred method of transportation in/out when flying. (Tip: buy early online & save 75%) The process itself is relatively simple. While some of the layout is odd, the signage is easy to follow. Patrons really struggle with picking a side & walking 6 across, meaning that you either have to give way regularly or brace for shoulder checks. I like the open air concept and appreciate that it's within easy walking distance of numerous hotel/ dining options. (Micky's Fish & Chips, hello) There are also decent concession options on site. I imagine I'll continue using & recommending this station, specifically for the Express. Be sure to hold on to your ticket, you'll scan it to get in & back out for each direction. read more

I found the Paddington station very easy to ride into and ride out of. I took the Heathrow express from the airport into the Paddington station and then took an Uber from here to the hotel and it was very fast. Tall time was under 40 minutes or an Uber from the airport. Would've took an over an hour easy clean, and do it again. read more

If you are riding around via train, you are going to go through this station in London at some point, especially from the Airport if you know what's good for you! It's clean and well-run and is easy to navigate with signage. I came into this station from Heathrow via the express train from the airport to Paddington Station for about $45. I easily walked up and purchased my ticket at the airport from a kiosk and walked via the easy to follow signage to the correct area and waited about 8 minutes for the next train. Once at Paddington, I switched to another train and made it to my hotel. All for about $50 in 45 minutes instead of spending $150 on a taxi and sitting in traffic for two hours. No thanks! I love the ease of inner city travel via train in London. It's great. Europeans have it figured out when it comes to that! The station itself is large and has plenty of shopping and snacks to take care of you. I hadn't eaten in hours and grabbed a sandwich while here and looked at some shirts and sunglasses for the trip. Love! read more

Paddington Train station is so convenient to get to from Heathrow London Airport. I flew into Heathrow airport and got tickets from the manual machine to get tickets for going and coming back. The total for that was about $50.00 per ticket to get to Paddington. It is a super fast train which is only a 15-minute ride! So fast and super clean. Overall there are plenty of signs to help you find the Heathrow Airport on the floor of Paddington Station. If you are lost though don't worry just ask someone and they will be able to help you! I'm super sad though, I didn't realize there are statues of the Paddington bear around. Next time I will try to find it!! But a good option to get to other destinations as well. read more

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I know that GWR has some issues, but I'm here to report my own personal experience. And I can tell you that compared to Amtrak across the United States (where passenger service ALWAYS plays second fiddle to freight services, so you'll get to your destination many hours late and sometimes on a bus), and Bay Area Rapid Transit light rail in the San Francisco area (where you literally take your life in your hands - it's THAT dangerous), GWR is like some heaven-sent miracle. In 2018, we decided to try an experiment in unguided international travel. We took a round trip on GWR between London and Bath one day just to see if we could do it on our own without any complications. It was a success and encouraged us to go further afield on our next visit to the UK. In 2025, we planned a more adventurous tour which involved traveling by train among London, Edinburgh, and the Cornwall peninsula over the course of a week. This required using three different railway companies, including GWR. We had many activities planned and a full schedule with very little margin for error. The entire week ticked along like clockwork (and every single train was on time) - until we disembarked GWR at Paddington. We were delayed because the turnstile would not accept my husband's ticket for exit, which required us to deal with one of the railway officials. This turned out to be a good thing. That short delay of only a minute or two allowed another couple who had been in our coach to get our attention: "Did you leave a red handbag on the train?" In collecting all our various pieces of luggage, I had indeed neglected to grab my red handbag. It had slipped down onto the floor between my hip and the seat and had fallen out of sight. It contained quite a bit of currency. I quickly contacted the railway official who had helped my husband exit through the turnstile and explained my issue. He let me back through the turnstile, and I ran down the platform to our coach and back onto the train. Alas, my handbag was no longer at my seat. Cleaning personnel were making their way through the cars. I asked them if they had found my handbag. They pointed to a worker out on the platform. I exited the train and ran toward him as he approached me, my handbag hanging from his shoulder, a big grin on his face as he swung his hips like a runway model. I said, "You know, my handbag complements your outfit very well, but I'm going to need to take it back!" He told me he was on his way to take it to lost and found. So I am here to give a HUGE thank you to Cleaning Operative Dwight Anderson at Paddington Station, who returned my handbag to me! He saved us a whole lot of trouble on our vacation! read more

I've been to London multiple times for business but have typically stayed near the airport. This time around I had to go to Wales which was an adventure to say the least. The train was the most affordable and practical option when planning my trip. After taking the Heathrow Express to Paddington, I got off and was immediately overwhelmed by the sheer number of people filling this train station. Its a pretty busy hub, especially for those heading over to Wales but its pretty straightforward to navigate and is also close to the Tube. If you are flying into and out of Heathrow and are taking the train from anywhere in the UK, the fact that the Express runs out of the station means you can get to the airport in 30 mins which is faster and cheaper than a taxi. They have an information desk which is well staffed and extremely helpful. If you are unsure how best to get to central London, or catch a connecting train the staff at the desk are lovely. The station is clean, has a lot of food options (M&S, McDonalds, Bagels, pizza and coffee) as well as shopping if you are waiting to catch your train. I have whittled many an hour at Paddington drinking coffee, having a sandwich and buying cards and chocolates for friends. If you are riding in first class, the GWR has a small first class lounge with free wi-fi and a clean bathroom. I sometimes will buy a first class ticket that may depart an hour later but is half the price and will spend my time checking emails and having free snacks in the lounge. read more

Like most large main train stations around Europe this the hub that connects you to the airport, regional trains, commuter trains and high speed trains that go around England. Plenty of well placed sign boards that direct you to the trains and plenty of help points if needed. There is a lot of food and drink options here and of course some shopping as well. If you intend to travel by train around England you will likely end up here at some point. The Heathrow to Paddington express also starts and terminates here. It can be extremely busy so give yourself extra time just in case you have to walk around looking for your platform or to get from the tube to the main line train station. read more

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How do you review a train station? The station is large and very clean. I love that fact that the staff was very helpful. The station also has color coded tape on the ground to lead you to your train. There are plenty of monitors to keep you informed of the next trains arriving and departing. Note: Bring change if you have to use the restroom. Using the bathroom requires money. read more

I'm not sure of the station was named after the bear or the beat was named after the station, though I suspect that it is the second option as opposed to the first. In fact there happens to be a shop devoted to Paddington Bear in here, not that I actually knew about it when I was wandering through here. Mind you, the only reason that I ended up here was because it was the closest tube station, though that is a little tricky because there it is a pretty decent clip between one set of lines and other (which actually required you to go out of the station and around the back). It is also the mainline station of Great Western Railway, as well as the Heathrow Express, which is ridiculously expensive by the way. It still has its own character though. read more

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We arrived here via the Heathrow Express, our very first day in London. We had no clue as to what to expect once the train arrived, but we knew that we would need a taxi to get to our airport. The train itself was fast and easy - I don't know why people would opt for a taxi or car service when the train is always there! Once we got to Paddington, we gathered all our luggage and tried to figure out the signage. It was super easy to understand, and it was made even easier by the color-coded lines on the ground. We found the line for "Taxis" and followed that from the tracks to the front of the station, and got ourselves a black cab for the short trip to the hotel. We did come back through Paddington Station late one night, while I was on the hunt for the bear. How could I not visit THE BEAR? His statue is easy to find, if you're familiar with the stories. Situated right below the clock on platform 1 - right where the Brown family first found him - is the cutest little statue you'd ever want to see! I promptly went to town taking a ton of pictures of and with him, and left feeling a little silly but immensely pleased that I had spent some time with him. Such a cute little bear. Such a great little station! read more

Bustling, very busy train station outside London that serves as a hub for those arriving from and leaving out of Heathrow Airport. Even though it's crowded, it's not pandemonium unless you're transferring to the Tube. There's plenty of places to grab snacks and coffee as well. Not a total mess and I been to much worse train stations. read more

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Although its fame is nowhere near Kings Cross, Paddington will probably be the London train station that you'll encounter more often especially if you are a tourist unless you live near Kings Cross or have to ride Eurostar! As the downtown terminus for the airport express train - the Heathrow Express - Paddington Station is the first point of central London for some, and it deserves so with its cleanliness and efficiency! Although it's a busy hub for London Underground and National Rail, Paddington Station's spaciousness and clear signage makes traveling here stress-free. If you want to stay in a cheaper accommodation without having to stay in a hostel and don't mind the distance from the major attractions, the Paddington Station area may be worth looking, because the station is also the nexus for many subway lines that'll connect you to anywhere in London! read more

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Awesome train/Underground station. Super clean and convenient. Lots of shops and of course lots of travelers - perfect for people watching. Signages everywhere so you'd never get lost. If you are coming in from Heathrow, highly recommend you take the Heathrow Express that takes you into Paddington Station in 15 mins. The ride is smooth and comfortable. (The ride is so short that there's really no need to upgrade to the business class.) Once you get to Paddington Station, soak up the scene, make your transfer (or Uber), and check this site off your list. read more

I really liked this station as far as train stations go. It was well laid out and seemed a bit nicer than most stations. It is open, relatively clean, and has nice amenities. People working in the station were helpful when we had some questions about getting to Cardiff. It had the requisite Starbucks; a pub; and a hotel on top of it. Lots of signage to navigate the area and people were very orderly on boarding the trains. Was nice that the Heathrow express drops you right here too. read more

Very airy and easily navigated station with many information boards conveniently located throughout the station made finding our platform easy. Multiple fast and fresh dining options and a pharmacy (thank you Jesus) supplied our last-minute needs for diet cokes and headache tablets :) We enjoyed traveling from this station on our way to Wales. When the Tube reconnects here, it will be double convenient. 5 stars read more

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We take the underground (Tube) network for granted but of course there was a time it wasn't there. Soon to be extended yet again..this is where it began. Paddington Station could be called the birthplace of the London Underground. Paddington station was one of the great rail portals into London, receiving the trains that ran on Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railway (GWR), from Cardiff and other towns to the west of London. It was therefore a natural birth place for the London Underground railway. The first section of the Underground was opened on 10th January 1863, running from Paddington eastward to Farringdon. In the following year, this was extended toward the south-west, beyond Paddington through Westbourne Park to Hammersmith (opening 13th June 1864), and a new branch built southwards to Kensington (opening 1st July 1984). By 1868, a second branch took it up north-west in the direction of Wembley as far as Swiss Cottage (opening 13th April 1868), and a third branch went south to South Kensington (opening 24th December 1868)....and the rest they say is history. I understand the next new station witll be Battersea Power Station. read more

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Clean, efficient, and generally polite passengers and crew. A refreshing change to what is often experienced back home in the USA. Looking forward to my next trip to the UK. I'll try using the Heathrow Express app next time too. read more

It's hard to review a station. It's the terminus for the Heathrow express. From here, it's easy to get the tube, a train, or a taxi. The floor markings to get you between the taxi stand and the Express are well done, and useful. There's not much else to say. In, out, well marked, on my way. read more

Loved this station. It's large with food options and gift shops. Got a small Paddington Bear complete with coat & wellies for my niece. The statue is life sized and the story book bench is so lovely. read more

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Great station, and easy to navigate. There is a 15 minute express train to downtown London from Heathrow and totally worth it if you have a layover. There are plenty of places to eat and shop right around the station. If you are staying in town, there is a Hilton right next store to use as a homebase. read more

Um I am DEVASTATED that I missed the bear statue?! How!! Oh, well, will have to go back to London! :) I just really appreciate how organized, spread out, on time, and efficient this station is. Made my travels much easier. read more

This station has a hard job as it is so busy and so important. There are some places in it to eat and drink, and they're not terrible. My main gripe is the long queues at the ticket machine. Ensure you arrive at the station with plenty of time. read more

The station is fine because it's well connected to the Tube & Heathrow Express but I just don't like coming through here. Layout is not efficient, commuters still haven't worked out how to share space (pick a side & stay on it), some sections look ominous. It has its uses but not the place you'd likely catch me in. read more

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's impressive station was opened in 1854 and is still evolving. GWR, Chiltern, Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains use the terminus. There are many eateries and shops available to pass the time should your train be delayed. Paddington Bear is here too (well, a statue) and a fine Fuller's pub called The Mad Bear and Bishop. The station is open 24 hours a day although the trains don't run round the clock. read more

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Paddington, it's one of 19 stations in the United Kingdom managed directly by Network Rail. It belongs to the Great Western Main Line, many passengers will come here go to west London and the Thames Valley region and long-distance places , which in South West England and South Wales. It's the terminus for the Heathrow Express to the London Heathrow Airport. I came here it wasn't for any transport reason, although we could just use the Heathrow express, but we still have some other places like to visited before we leave, beside the underground is much cheaper, also took longer time to get to the Heathrow Airport. Well, the reason I was here because there someone I would like to visit here. Right, the Paddington bear. he might not be as famous as Harry Potter, but he definitely cute enough to visit. I have to say the Paddington station is huge, it really took quite some time to get around, mainly because it was under construction when I was visiting. So I had to go around the whole place. As soon as I got the the main hall, I saw the familiar scene which just like in the Paddington movie. So I walked around a bit, then I finally found the Paddington bear. He was just sitting under the clock waiting someone to visit him. Unlike the Harry Potter in station King's Cross, you don't have to wait on the line for a really long time. The Paddington bear gift store is at the other side, which there had also a Paddington bear figure with colors. I think its also great to have a walk here, the only thing might be a bummer is that the station actually quite far from the central city. And the underground pink line by some reason worked slowly than the other line when I was there, which it was funny, because the train was actually the new train, more comfortable than the other lines I used. It took me quite a long time to get here. So if you just stay here for a short time. I think better to check out other thing which on your list first. or, simply just find yourself a good reason to visit. The station is great, I like it here. read more

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Cool station. Not as impressive as Victoria, but Victoria doesn't have a statue of Paddington, so this is better.

I am sure for folks who come here regularly, Paddington station is meh...but for a visitor like me...this is a big deal. It is also super convenient to get the Heathrow Express from here. I overslept the last time I was in London and woke up at 8.30am while my flight was at 10.20. Took Uber to Paddington and then got on the Heathrow Express and actually made my flight. There is no way I would have made it if I had to drive to the airport. So there you go, another reason to love Paddington Station. read more

This train station is in the heart of London, so there are a lot of connections to the underground, Heathrow express, and much more. It's easy to navigate, which is great for any foreigners that are visiting. It is open to the outdoors, so depending on the weather it can be really cool or warm during the summer months. There are an abundance of food stalls, coffee shops , and other shops. Very clean and friendly and helpful staff if you need help. read more

As a person who is so not good with public transportation. Paddington station is so easy. I travel from here to the airport. To Bristol. Cardiff. And so many location. People and crew are so helpful and nice. For me it's the only train station that I don't loose my way read more

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Paddington Station serves UK travel, and is much more traveler friendly than St. Pancras International. The Heathrow Express as well as the Great Western Railway trains are served at Paddington. The schedule board is very easy to read and platforms are simple to find. There are plenty of food and shopping. Easy access to the London Underground. Painless travel hub. read more

Rather busy station with limited seating if you have a long wait.