How to get from Paddington to British Library by Tube?

From Paddington to British Library by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Paddington to British Library in Somers Town: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Paddington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Paddington may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

19min£2.90
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington to British Library

The distance between Paddington, Somers Town and British Library, Somers Town is approximately 4.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington to British Library by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somers Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Paddington to British Library

To check the Tube schedule from Paddington to British Library using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paddington) and destination (British Library), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to British Library?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Tube line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Paddington and British Library?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town in 19 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Paddington to British Library?

    The HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras station near Paddington in Paddington to British Library station near British Library in Somers Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paddington to British Library by Tube?

    The total travel time between Paddington in Paddington and British Library in Somers Town by Tube is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Paddington to get to British Library?

    Get on the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from the King's Cross St. Pancras station near Paddington in Paddington.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Paddington and British Library?

    Get off the Tube at the British Library station, which is closest to British Library in Somers Town.

  • When is the last Tube from Paddington to British Library?

    The last Tube from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is the Hammersmith & City line. It leaves the Paddington station at 00:43.

  • When is the first bus from Paddington to British Library?

    The first bus from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is Leyton, Downsell Road - Paddington. It leaves the Paddington Station (H) stop at 05:17.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Paddington to British Library?

    The ride from Paddington to British Library costs £2.90.

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