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The most striking feature of this historic station is the glazed domed roof over the main train shed, dating back to 1854. It consists of three spans supported by wrought iron arches and cast iron columns with a fourth section added in a similar style at a later date. A statue of designer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who collaborated with Matthew Digby Wyatt on the plans, sits rather regally on the station concourse. But, although Brunel's impressive arch is still in the piece de resistance, Paddington has come a long way since its early days with a multi-million pound makeover creating an airport-style complex. It is, of course, also the spiritual home of lovable children's book character Paddington Bear, who was found sitting on his suitcase at the station with a note saying "Please look after this Bear. Thank you".
Regular trains leave Paddington for destinations in the Southwest including Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. The Heathrow Express departs every 15 minutes, starting at 5.10am daily with the last train at 11.25pm. Journey time is approximately 15 minutes or 21 minutes to Terminal 5. For Terminal 4, there's a free shuttle train from Heathrow Central (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and customers should allow up to 30 minutes for their journey from Paddington. Tickets can be purchased at the station or on board the train.
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Railway Stations Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| Marylebone Railway Station |
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Melcombe Place,
Marylebone,
London,
NW1
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16 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| Kilburn High Road Railway Station |
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Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6
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35 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Travel Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Travel |
| Paddington Tube |
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Praed Street,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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4 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| Edgware Road Tube |
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Edgware Road,
W2
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9 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Hotels Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Paddington |
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Praed Street,
Paddington,
W2
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3 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| London Hotels |
| Hotel Indigo London Paddington |
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London Street
Paddington,
London W2 1HL,
W2
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4 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Event Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Event |
| No Love Lost: Blue Paintings by Damien Hirst |
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Wallace Collection,
Manchester Square,
W1U
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24 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| Jools Holland & His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra |
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Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore,
SW7
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26 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Sights and Attractions Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Subway Gallery |
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Edgware Road Subway,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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8 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Mark Jason Gallery |
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Bell Street,
Marylebone,
London,
NW1
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9 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Shopping Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Shopping |
| The Porchester Spa |
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The Porchester Centre,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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12 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| Original Art Deco spa and treatment centre.
A decidedly more relaxing London experience, Porchester Spa isn’t a homogenous treatment centre that could be located anywhere in ...More...
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| Whiteleys |
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Queensway,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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12 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Dining Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Dining |
| Pearl Liang |
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8
Sheldon Square,
Paddington Central,
Bayswater,
London,
W26EZ
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4 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| London Dining |
| Cupcake Emporium |
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Craven Terrace,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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8 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Leisure Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Leisure |
| Hyde Park Stables |
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Bathurst Mews,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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10 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| London Leisure |
| All Star Lanes, Bayswater |
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Whiteleys,
6
Porchester Gardens,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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13 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Pubs Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Pubs |
| Victoria |
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Strathearn Place,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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9 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| The Windsor Castle |
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27-29 Crawford Place,
Marylebone,
London,
W1H
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12 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| Patriotic pub dripping with English memorabilia and home to the Handlebar Club.
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Nightlife Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Nightlife |
| Cherry Jam |
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58
Porchester Road,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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12 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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Business Near Paddington Railway Station |
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| London Business |
| Hilton London Paddington |
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146
Praed Street,
Paddington,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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3 minutes distance from Paddington Railway Station
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| London Business |
| Quality Crown Hotel Paddington |
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Praed Street,
Paddington,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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