How do I get from Paddington to Waterloo?
This journey goes through zone 1, and is a direct train on the Bakerloo line.
- From Paddington take the Bakerloo Line
- Leave the train at Waterloo
How long does it take from Paddington to Waterloo?
This journey will take approximately 18 minutes.
How many stops is Paddington to Waterloo?
The train will stop at 9 stations.
Is it a direct train from Paddington to Waterloo?
Yes. It’s a direct train on the Bakerloo line.
Which stations are on the route?
Paddington → Edgware Road → Marylebone → Baker Street → Regent’s Park → Oxford Circus → Piccadilly Circus → Charing Cross → Embankment → Waterloo
What zone is the journey from Paddington to Waterloo?
This journey travels through fare zone 1.
Can I walk from Paddington to Waterloo?
No. The distance is about three miles on foot, which would take you around 57-63 minutes.
Twitter 
Facebook 
WhatsApp 
EmailWhat time is the first and last tube from Paddington?
Live status and delays
Bakerloo line timetable
Tube timetable for Bakerloo line trains at Paddington station
Alternative routes include Paddington to Southwark, Paddington to Embankment and Paddington to Lambeth North
Stairs, lifts and escalators
The Elizabeth line at Paddington station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Bakerloo, Circle (coming from Hammersmith) and Hammersmith & City lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train. The Circle (heading towards Edgware Road) and District lines are not wheelchair accessible. The Jubilee line at Waterloo station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Bakerloo and Northern line are not wheelchair accessible
Paddington entrance – There’s an escalator between the entrance and the Bakerloo line platforms (or four flights of 18 stairs). There’s a lift between the entrance and the eastbound Circle/District platforms heading towards Edgware Road (via the National Rail concourse), and the Circle/H&C platforms heading to/from Hammersmith (or three flights of 10, 5 and 16 stairs)
Waterloo exit – There’s a lift from the Jubilee line platforms to the booking hall (or two escalators), and a lift from the W&C platforms (or two escalators and one flight of 6 stairs), and a lift from the Bakerloo southbound platform (or one escalator and a flight of 9 stairs), and an escalator (or 5x17 steps up +3 steps down) plus one flight of 11 stairs from the Bakerloo northbound platform, and one escalator (or 11 steps up +5x17 steps up +3 steps up) plus one flight of 20 stairs from the Northern platforms. After that there’s another two flights of stairs to the York Road northside exit (2x13 steps down), or four flights of stairs to the Waterloo Road exit (6 steps down +2x13 steps down +10 steps down), but the York Road southside exit is on the level
How do I get from Waterloo to Paddington?
This route passes through fare zone 1, and is a direct train on the Bakerloo line.
- From Waterloo take the Bakerloo Line
- Leave the train at Paddington
How long does it take from Waterloo to Paddington?
This journey will take approximately 16 minutes.
How many stops is Waterloo to Paddington?
The train will stop at 9 stations.
Is it a direct train from Waterloo to Paddington?
Yes. It’s a direct train on the Bakerloo line.
Which stations are on the route?
Waterloo → Embankment → Charing Cross → Piccadilly Circus → Oxford Circus → Regent’s Park → Baker Street → Marylebone → Edgware Road → Paddington
What zone is the journey from Waterloo to Paddington?
This journey travels through fare zone 1.
Can I walk from Waterloo to Paddington?
No. The distance is about three miles on foot, which would take you around 57-63 minutes.
Twitter Facebook WhatsApp Email
What time is the first and last tube from Waterloo?
Live status and delays
Bakerloo line timetable
Tube timetable for Bakerloo line trains at Waterloo station
Alternative routes include Waterloo to Lancaster Gate, Waterloo to Edgware Road and Waterloo to Bayswater
Stairs, lifts and escalators
The Jubilee line at Waterloo station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Bakerloo and Northern line are not wheelchair accessible. The Elizabeth line at Paddington station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train. The Bakerloo, Circle (coming from Hammersmith) and Hammersmith & City lines only have step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train. The Circle (heading towards Edgware Road) and District lines are not wheelchair accessible
Waterloo entrance – The York Road southside entrance and the booking hall are on the level, but you must use two flights of stairs from the York Road northside entrance (2x13 steps up), or four flights of stairs from the Waterloo Road entrance (10 steps up +2x13 steps up +6 steps up). After that there’s a lift down to the Jubilee line platforms (or two escalators), and a lift to the W&C platforms (or two escalators and one flight of 6 stairs), or a lift to the Bakerloo southbound platform (or one escalator and a flight of 9 stairs), or an escalator (or 3 steps down +5x17 steps down) plus one flight of 11 stairs to the Bakerloo northbound platform, or one escalator (or 3 steps down +5x17 steps down +11 steps down) plus one flight of 20 stairs to the Northern platforms
Paddington exit – There’s an escalator between the Bakerloo line platforms and the exit (or four flights of 18 stairs). There’s a lift between the eastbound Circle/District platforms heading towards Edgware Road and the exit, and the Circle/H&C platforms heading to/from Hammersmith and the exit
How much is the tube from Paddington ⇄ Waterloo?
This tube journey is in zone 1. Here are the cash, contactless and Oyster fares that you have to pay when travelling this route on the London Underground. The cheapest single ticket is £3 off-peak (£3.10 peak) when you use Oyster or contactless.
| Zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Single | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 1 | 7 | 3.10 | 3 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| Zone | Travelcards (Bus, Tram & Train) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day | Weekly | Monthly | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-2 | n/a | n/a | 44.70 | 171.70 |
| Zone 1-4 | 16.60 | n/a | 64.20 | 246.60 |
| Zone 1-6 | 23.60 | 16.60 | 81.60 | 313.40 |
| Zone 1-9 | 29.80 | 17.80 | 116.40 | 447 |
| All prices in GBP · Source TFL · Last updated | ||||
Peak and off-peak times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter when it ends.
Other ways to travel between Paddington and Waterloo
By bus – A single ticket is £1.75 (you may need more than one bus). The daily cap is £5.25 and a 1-day travelcard is £6 – Bus fares
By taxi – A three mile ride should cost between £16.70 and £27 and take about 13-25 minutes
By car – Parking near Paddington station
London Squire guidebook – Check out my guidebook available to buy at Amazon, Apple and Kobo. I’ve personally visited 210 London landmarks, attractions and hotels and collected all of my reviews, example itineraries, handy practical info, and advice about using the buses and trains into an eBook, along with 675 original photos
