Train times from Hanwell to London
Hanwell connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 14 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 14 minutes to Paddington
- Direct service
- Yes
- 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
Hanwell to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 14 min | same as fastest | 15 min | 5.2/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 25 min | same as fastest | 26 min | 5.2/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
Hanwell to Paddington
The fastest train from Hanwell to London Paddington takes 14 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Hanwell the 4th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 15 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 39 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 5.2 an hour.
Hanwell to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Hanwell to London Liverpool Street takes 25 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Hanwell the 10th 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 26 minutes, 1 minute longer. That median covers 39 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 5.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Hanwell to London take?
The fastest train from Hanwell reaches London Paddington in 14 minutes. Hanwell connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Hanwell?
Paddington is the quickest at 14 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Is Hanwell a good commuter town for London?
At 14 minutes to London Paddington, Hanwell is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Hanwell to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Hanwell?
The closest alternatives are Ealing Broadway, Southall, Brentford. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Paddington
Hanwell 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 Hanwell, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Battersea Park is quicker: 14 km away and 4 minutes into London Victoria, saving 10 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 18 stations within 20 km that beat Hanwell.