London Paddington live departures
Next trains leaving London Paddington (PAD), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? London Paddington live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePAD
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5160, -0.1760
- Nearest stationLondon Marylebone (1.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-2569,897,084
- GB rank3rd busiest
- Managed byNetwork Rail
About this board
London Paddington is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code PAD. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, London Paddington handled 69,897,084 passenger entries and exits, ranking 3rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Tottenham Court Road (7,219,052 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of London Paddington usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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London Paddington station FAQs
What is the station code for London Paddington?
The three-letter CRS code for London Paddington is PAD. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the London Paddington departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at London Paddington itself.
How busy is London Paddington station?
London Paddington recorded 69,897,084 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 3rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Tottenham Court Road.
Which stations are closest to London Paddington?
The nearest station is London Marylebone, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Bond Street (1.8 km) and Kilburn High Road (2.6 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.