Rail strikes may impact travel between Tuesday 6th May and Thursday 9th May. See here for details.

  • Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

  • Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

  • Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Shadwell to London Paddington by train

First train

04:29

Last train

22:42

Departure station

Shadwell

Arrival station

London Paddington

Journey time

From 21m

Distance

5 miles (8 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground

Taking the train from Shadwell to London Paddington in 21 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Shadwell to London Paddington? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 25 minutes to travel the 5 miles (8 km) from Shadwell to London Paddington by train, although you can get there in as little as 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with London Overground for all or at least part of your journey to London Paddington.

Book train tickets from Shadwell to London Paddington in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Paddington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Shadwell 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 Shadwell to London Paddington take?

The average journey time by train between Shadwell and London Paddington is 25 minutes, with around 10 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 Shadwell and London Paddington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Shadwell to London Paddington is 21 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Shadwell to London Paddington?

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

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

The first train from Shadwell to London Paddington leaves at 04:29. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Shadwell to London Paddington leaves at 22:42. 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 Shadwell and London Paddington by train?

Trains travelling from Shadwell to London Paddington cover a distance of around 5 miles (8 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Shadwell to London Paddington

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Shadwell to London Paddington is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.