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How to get from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square by Tube?

By Tube

Take one direct Tube from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the BAKERLOO Tube from Paddington station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

25min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - BAKERLOO
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 23 bus from Paddington Station (H) station to Trafalgar Square (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

33min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Paddington Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paddington Station (H)
    ID H
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Aldwych
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square (B)
    ID B
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Paddington Station, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 3.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Paddington Station

Paddington Station is located at Praed Street, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Paddington Rail Station (H), Paddington.

Tube stations close to Paddington Station:

  • Paddington

Bus stations close to Paddington Station:

  • Paddington Rail Station (H), Paddington
  • Paddington Rail Station (F), Paddington
  • St Marys Hospital (P), Paddington

Public transport stations close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross

Trafalgar Square is located at Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C).

Tube stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

By bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 23 bus from Paddington Station (H) station to Trafalgar Square (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

33min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Paddington Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paddington Station (H)
    ID H
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Aldwych
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square (B)
    ID B
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line BAKERLOO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Paddington Station and Trafalgar Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Paddington Station in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross in 25 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The BAKERLOO Tube line goes from Paddington station near Paddington Station in Paddington to Elephant & Castle station near Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square by Tube?

    The total travel time between Paddington Station in Paddington and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by Tube is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Paddington Station to get to Trafalgar Square?

    Get on the BAKERLOO Tube from the Paddington station near Paddington Station in Paddington.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Paddington Station and Trafalgar Square?

    Get off the Tube at the Elephant & Castle station, which is closest to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • When is the first Tube from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The first Tube from Paddington Station in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Circle. It leaves the Paddington station at 06:02.

  • When is the first bus from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The first bus from Paddington Station in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Trafalgar Square - Harrow Weald, Bus Garage. It leaves the Edgware Road Station / Bakerloo Line (EZ) stop at 05:10.

  • When is the first train from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The first train from Paddington Station in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Elizabeth. It leaves the Paddington station at 06:45.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square?

    The ride from Paddington Station to Trafalgar Square costs £2.80.

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