Train times from West Drayton to London
West Drayton connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 20 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 20 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
West Drayton to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 20 min | same as fastest | 23 min | 6.0/hr | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 32 min | same as fastest | 35 min | 6.0/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
West Drayton to Paddington
The fastest train from West Drayton to London Paddington takes 20 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes West Drayton the 9th 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 23 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 45 services arriving at Paddington between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 6 an hour.
West Drayton to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from West Drayton to London Liverpool Street takes 32 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes West Drayton the 20th 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 35 minutes, 3 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 West Drayton to London take?
The fastest train from West Drayton reaches London Paddington in 20 minutes. West Drayton connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Which London station should I travel to from West Drayton?
Paddington is the quickest at 20 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.
Is West Drayton a good commuter town for London?
At 20 minutes to London Paddington, West Drayton 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 West Drayton to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to West Drayton?
The closest alternatives are Iver, Hayes & Harlington, Langley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Paddington
West Drayton 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 West Drayton, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Acton Main Line is quicker: 14 km away and 7 minutes into London Paddington, saving 13 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 20 stations within 20 km that beat West Drayton.