Train times from Taplow to London
Taplow connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 30 minutes, with one change.
- Fastest journey to London
- 30 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
Taplow to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 30 minchange at Maidenhead | 38 min | 40 min | 4.0/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 49 min | same as fastest | 52 min | 4.0/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
Taplow to Paddington
The fastest train from Taplow to London Paddington takes 30 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Taplow the 16th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Maidenhead. A direct train also runs and takes 38 minutes, so the change buys back 8 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 40 minutes, 10 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Taplow to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Taplow to London Liverpool Street takes 49 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Taplow the 47th 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 52 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Taplow to London take?
The fastest train from Taplow reaches London Paddington in 30 minutes. Taplow connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from Taplow?
Paddington is the quickest at 30 minutes, though it requires a change. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Taplow a good commuter town for London?
At 30 minutes to London Paddington, Taplow is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Most services require one change.
Are there direct trains from Taplow to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Taplow?
The closest alternatives are Burnham, Maidenhead, Slough. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Paddington
Taplow 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 Taplow, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Slough is quicker: 6 km away and 14 minutes into London Paddington, saving 16 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 17 stations within 20 km that beat Taplow.