How to get from Paddington to Trafalgar Square by Tube?

From Paddington to Trafalgar Square by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Paddington 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 22 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

22min£2.70
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
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paddington to Trafalgar Square by Tube and train

To get from Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, take the ELIZABETH train from Paddington station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

28min£2.70
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Paddington, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 5.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington 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

Paddington is located at Paddington, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Bishops Bridge / Paddington Station (J).

Tube stations close to Paddington:

  • Paddington
  • Edgware Road Bakerloo
  • Warwick Avenue

Train stations close to Paddington:

  • Paddington

Bus stations close to Paddington:

  • Bishops Bridge / Paddington Station (J)
  • Bishop's Bridge / Paddington Station (K)
  • Bishop's Bridge / Paddington Station (T)

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 Embankment.

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:

  • St Martin's Place (K)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

Related Routes

From Paddington to Trafalgar Square by Tube and train

To get from Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross, take the ELIZABETH train from Paddington station to Tottenham Court Road station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

28min£2.70
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Charing Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line BAKERLOO.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Paddington in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross in 22 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Paddington to Trafalgar Square?

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

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

    The total travel time between Paddington in Paddington and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by Tube is about 22 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Paddington 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 train from Paddington to Trafalgar Square?

    The first train from Paddington in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Elizabeth. It leaves the Paddington station at 01:07.

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

    The first Tube from Paddington in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Bakerloo. It leaves the Paddington station at 01:07.

  • When is the last bus from Paddington to Trafalgar Square?

    The last bus from Paddington in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is the Aldwych - Westbourne Park line. It leaves the Paddington Station (H) stop at 04:28.

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

    The ride from Paddington to Trafalgar Square costs £2.70.