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It takes an average of 32m to travel from City Thameslink to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 3 miles (5 km). There are normally 38 trains per day travelling from City Thameslink to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £7 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:39 | |
| Departure station | City Thameslink | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 7m | |
| Distance | 3 miles (5 km) | |
| Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £7 | |
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How to travel from City Thameslink to London Paddington by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from City Thameslink to London Paddington? Look no further.
You'll usually find 38 trains per day running between City Thameslink and London Paddington, which usually take 32 minutes to complete the 3 miles (5 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 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. Thameslink trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to London Paddington.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from City Thameslink to London Paddington start from £7.00 when 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.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from City Thameslink to London Paddington?
Want to know more about your journey from City Thameslink to London Paddington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from City Thameslink to London Paddington?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.