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Paddington is the first stop in London for many visitors. The Heathrow Express arrives here, the Elizabeth line crosses the city from here, and trains run in from Oxford, Bath and the West Country. It is also a pleasant area to explore, with canals, cafés and Hyde Park close by. This short guide covers what to see around Paddington and how to get there from Presidential Serviced Apartments in Kensington, 8 minutes away on the District line.
Paddington is one of London's main railway stations. The Heathrow Express runs non-stop to Heathrow in about 15 minutes. The Elizabeth line runs east to Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Canary Wharf, and west to Reading and Heathrow. Great Western Railway trains go to Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, which makes Paddington the starting point for many day trips. On the Underground, Paddington is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines.
Paddington Bear sits in bronze on Platform 1, under the station clock, and is a favourite photo stop for families. You can read more in our guide to Paddington Bear in London.
Behind the station, Paddington Basin has canal-side cafés and restaurants, moored narrowboats and two unusual footbridges, the Rolling Bridge and the Fan Bridge. It is a quiet place for a coffee before a train.
About 10 minutes' walk along the canal, Little Venice is where the Grand Union and Regent's canals meet. Expect painted narrowboats, waterside pubs and boat trips towards Camden Lock.
Lancaster Gate, on the north side of Hyde Park, is about 10 minutes' walk from the station. From there you can stroll through Kensington Gardens to the Italian Gardens and the Peter Pan statue.
Hotels right next to Paddington station can be busy. Our serviced apartments in Kensington are in a quiet residential street, about 4 minutes' walk from Earl's Court station. The District line runs direct from Earl's Court to Paddington in 8 minutes. You get a studio, apartment or suite with your own kitchen, 24-hour reception and more space than a hotel room, at a better rate when you book direct on our website.
Flying in? The Piccadilly line runs direct from Heathrow to Earl's Court in 35 to 42 minutes, with no change. If you arrive at Paddington on the Heathrow Express or a mainline train, change to the District line for Earl's Court.
| Apartments to Earl's Court station | about 4 minutes on foot |
| Earl's Court to Paddington | 8 minutes on the District line, direct |
| Paddington to Heathrow | about 15 minutes on the Heathrow Express |
| Earl's Court to Heathrow | 35 to 42 minutes on the Piccadilly line, direct |
Full directions: how to get to Presidential Apartments.
8 minutes on the District line from Earl's Court to Paddington, plus about 4 minutes on foot from the apartments to Earl's Court station.
Take the Piccadilly line from Earl's Court, which runs direct to Heathrow in 35 to 42 minutes. Or take the District line to Paddington and the Heathrow Express from there.
Yes, our 24-hour reception can store luggage for you. Please ask when you book.
Yes. Stays of a week or more get a lower rate when you book direct on our website. See our long-stay page for details.
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