# Train times from Maidenhead to London

Maidenhead connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 18 minutes on a direct train.

- Fastest journey to London: 18 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

## Maidenhead to each London terminal

| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paddington | 18 min | same as fastest | 38 | 10.0 | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 47 min | same as fastest | 53 | 6.0 | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the train from Maidenhead to London take?

The fastest train from Maidenhead reaches London Paddington in 18 minutes. Maidenhead connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### Which London station should I travel to from Maidenhead?

Paddington is the quickest at 18 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### Is Maidenhead a good commuter town for London?

At 18 minutes to London Paddington, Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### What are the nearest stations to Maidenhead?

The closest alternatives are Taplow, Burnham, Marlow. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/maidenhead/
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