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 26 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

26min£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
    290 yd • 4 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

From Paddington to Trafalgar Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington 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 35 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

35min£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
    220 yd • 3 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 to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Paddington, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 3.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 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 Paddington.

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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M).

Tube stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross
  • Leicester Square
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (X)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

Related Routes

From Paddington to Trafalgar Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington 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 35 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

35min£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
    220 yd • 3 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 to Trafalgar Square?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line BAKERLOO.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 23.

  • 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 26 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 26 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 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 01:12.

  • 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 bus from Paddington to Trafalgar Square?

    The first bus from Paddington in Paddington to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Aldwych - Westbourne Park. It leaves the Paddington Station (H) stop at 09:05.

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

    The ride from Paddington to Trafalgar Square costs £2.80.

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