Paddington station’s story reflects that of the railway throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries
Paddington station is the grand terminus for the Great Western Railway that Isambard Kingdom Brunel always intended.
Station opening hours
- Open: 24 hours
Tickets and travel information
National Rail Enquiries
03457 48 49 50
Textphone: 0345 60 50 600
Welsh language line: 0345 60 40 500
Station enquiries
General station enquiries: 03457 11 41 41
Find your way around using the Paddington Station Map (PDF 869 KB)
British Transport Police
British Transport Police patrol the station supported by our security team.
For assistance speak to any member of station staff or contact the British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 (24 hours) or text 61016. In an emergency call 999.
British Transport Police in our stations