Train times from Burnham to London
Burnham connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 26 minutes, with one change.
- Fastest journey to London
- 26 minutes to Paddington
- Direct service
- No, one change required
- London terminals served
- 2 (Paddington, Liverpool Street)
- Operator
- Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Burnham to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 26 minchange at Slough | 33 min | 36 min | 6.0/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 43 min | same as fastest | 47 min | 6.0/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
Burnham to Paddington
The fastest train from Burnham to London Paddington takes 26 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Burnham the 13th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Slough. A direct train also runs and takes 33 minutes, so the change buys back 7 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 36 minutes, 10 minutes longer. That median covers 45 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6 an hour.
Burnham to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Burnham to London Liverpool Street takes 43 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Burnham the 38th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 47 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 45 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Burnham to London take?
The fastest train from Burnham reaches London Paddington in 26 minutes. Burnham connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Burnham?
Paddington is the quickest at 26 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Burnham a good commuter town for London?
At 26 minutes to London Paddington, Burnham is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Most services require one change.
Are there direct trains from Burnham to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Burnham?
The closest alternatives are Taplow, Slough, Windsor & Eton Riverside. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Paddington
Burnham is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Paddington, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Burnham, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Southall is quicker: 19 km away and 13 minutes into London Paddington, saving 13 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 16 stations within 20 km that beat Burnham.