Putney to Paddington taxi

Across the river to Paddington

Paddington is around 6 miles north of Putney. The usual route crosses Putney Bridge into Fulham, heads up through Earl's Court and across Kensington High Street, then cuts through Notting Hill or Kensington Gardens towards Bayswater and the station. Paddington is just outside the Congestion Charge zone, which keeps things simple on weekday journeys.

Where trains from Paddington go

Great Western Railway runs from Paddington to Reading, Oxford, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, Exeter, Plymouth and Cornwall, including the Night Riviera sleeper to Penzance. The Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line also start here, along with four Underground lines.

Paddington or straight to Heathrow?

Some travellers take a taxi to Paddington and then the Heathrow Express. From Putney, though, a direct Putney to Heathrow taxi is usually quicker and means you handle your luggage once. If you're heading west by train, Paddington is the place.

Paddington to Putney on the way home

Coming back from Cornwall or Wales with a car's worth of bags, a Paddington to Putney taxi avoids two Tube changes. Book with your train's arrival time, and if a delay hits, call or message so the pickup moves with it. Neighbours in Hammersmith and Fulham can book the same journey from their door.

Around Paddington

Paddington isn't just a station. St Mary's Hospital is next door, Paddington Basin is full of offices and canal-side restaurants, and the streets of Bayswater are lined with hotels. We drop off and collect across the area, so if your destination is one of these rather than the station itself, give us the exact address when you book.

Heading west with bikes and boards

Trains from Paddington carry plenty of holidaymakers to Devon and Cornwall, often with bikes, surfboards and a week's luggage. Many long-distance GWR trains need a reservation for bikes, so check before you travel. Tell us about bulky items when you book the taxi, and we'll send a vehicle with room for them.

Using Paddington as a connection

Paddington is also a big interchange. The Elizabeth line runs east to Bond Street, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf, and west to Heathrow and Reading, while four Underground lines meet here too. Some travellers take a taxi from Putney to Paddington and continue by train, which can make sense for a trip to Canary Wharf at rush hour. For most journeys with luggage, though, door to door is simpler. If you're arriving at Paddington from the west and heading to Putney, we'll collect you there so you don't have to tackle the Underground with your bags.

Paddington Basin and Little Venice

Behind the station, the canal at Paddington Basin leads to Little Venice, where the Grand Union and Regent's canals meet among moored narrowboats and waterside cafés. It's a pleasant walk from the station, and a good place to meet friends before or after a train. We can collect you from the Little Venice side if that's easier.

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