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How to get from Paddington to Natural History Museum by bus and train?

From Paddington to Natural History Museum by bus and train

To get from Paddington to Natural History Museum in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Paddington station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 8 bus from Railway Station Layby, Colchester station to Queen Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Paddington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Natural History Museum on the Moovit app.

79min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 88
Walk to Natural History Museum
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID F
    280 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Monkwick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ja
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Natural History Museum
    Walk to
    Natural History Museum
    High Street
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paddington to Natural History Museum by train

To get from Paddington to Natural History Museum in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Paddington station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Colchester Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Paddington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Natural History Museum on the Moovit app.

80min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Natural History Museum
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    47 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester Town
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Natural History Museum
    Walk to
    Natural History Museum
    High Street
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington to Natural History Museum

The distance between Paddington, Colchester and Natural History Museum, Colchester is approximately 92.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington to Natural History Museum by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Paddington to Natural History Museum

To check the bus and train schedule from Paddington to Natural History Museum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paddington) and destination (Natural History Museum), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

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From Paddington to Natural History Museum by train

To get from Paddington to Natural History Museum in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Paddington station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Colchester Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Paddington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Natural History Museum on the Moovit app.

80min
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Natural History Museum
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    47 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester Town
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Natural History Museum
    Walk to
    Natural History Museum
    High Street
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Natural History Museum?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Train line ELIZABETH, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paddington to Natural History Museum?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Train line ELIZABETH, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Train line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Paddington and Natural History Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paddington to Natural History Museum?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Shenfield station near Paddington in Paddington to Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Liverpool Street station near Natural History Museum in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paddington to Natural History Museum by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Paddington in Paddington and Natural History Museum in Colchester by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paddington to get to Natural History Museum?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Shenfield station near Paddington in Paddington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paddington and Natural History Museum?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Street stop, which is closest to Natural History Museum in Colchester.

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