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Builth Road to London Paddington by train

First train

06:15

Last train

19:50

Departure station

Builth Road

Arrival station

London Paddington

Journey time

From 5h 10m

Distance

146 miles (235 km)

Frequency

13 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to travel from Builth Road to London Paddington by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Builth Road to London Paddington? Look no further.

You'll usually find 13 trains per day running between Builth Road and London Paddington, which usually take 7 hours 32 minutes to complete the 146 miles (235 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to London Paddington by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Builth Road to London Paddington if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to London Paddington? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Builth Road to London Paddington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Builth Road to London Paddington take?

The average journey time by train between Builth Road and London Paddington is 7 hours and 32 minutes, with around 13 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Builth Road and London Paddington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Builth Road to London Paddington is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Builth Road to London Paddington?

No, there are no direct train services from Builth Road to London Paddington. Travelling from Builth Road to London Paddington by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Builth Road to London Paddington leave?

The first train from Builth Road to London Paddington leaves at 06:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Builth Road to London Paddington leave?

The last train from Builth Road to London Paddington leaves at 19:50. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Builth Road and London Paddington by train?

Trains travelling from Builth Road to London Paddington cover a distance of around 146 miles (235 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Paddington to Builth Road.

Cheap train tickets from Builth Road to London Paddington

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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