Trains from London Paddington to Maidenhead from £16.10

Heading out of the City to Maidenhead? In this guide, we'll give you plenty of information about Paddington to Maidenhead Elizabeth Line trains, including where the line goes, how long the journey lasts, how much it costs and what times you can catch it. Keep reading to get all the info you need about this London commute, together with a few ideas about what to do during your downtime in Maidenhead.

Does the Elizabeth Line run to Maidenhead?

Yes, the Elizabeth Line runs to Maidenhead. While much of the Elizabeth Line uses the capital's new Crossrail lines, the branch to Reading runs along the existing Great Western Main Line to reach the town.

The Paddington to Maidenhead train service stops at a multitude of stations before reaching Maidenhead. On Elizabeth Line services, these are:

• Ealing Broadway
• Southall
• Hayes & Harlington
• West Drayton
• Iver
• Langley
• Slough
• Burnham
• Taplow

There are other stops on the line, and some trains may call at those stations. Following Maidenhead, trains continue to Twyford and then terminate at Reading.

How long is the Elizabeth Line journey from Paddington to Maidenhead?

Paddington to Maidenhead train times vary throughout the day, but not by much. They take roughly 40–45 minutes to complete the 24 miles journey on the Elizabeth Line, but keep reading to see how to make the journey even quicker!

Which train operator travels from Paddington to Maidenhead?

While there's plenty of focus on Elizabeth Line services from Paddington to Maidenhead, GWR also run trains that stop there. Some of their services are a lot quicker, covering the route in just 22–25 minutes, as they only make one stop on the way.

Ticket prices are the same for this trip, whether you catch a TFL or GWR train.

How much is the Elizabeth Line from Maidenhead to Paddington?

Tickets on the Paddington to Maidenhead Elizabeth Line cost more than some other Transport for London services because Maidenhead is outside TFL's fare zones.

• A peak single ticket is £14.80
• An off-peak ticket is £8.30

You cannot currently use an Oyster card beyond West Drayton, but you can touch in and out with a contactless payment card or device. Daily and weekly (Mon–Sun) caps apply and can be found in Transport for London's National Rail Adult Fares PDF.

If you're a regular traveller on this route, it could pay to look at Season Tickets. They give you prepaid travel for a certain length of time - either a week, a month or a year. There is also a flexi option for hybrid workers. If you like the sound of not having to buy tickets on the day and saving some cash in the bargain, then Season Tickets could be ideal. Our dedicated Season Ticket page will tell you all you need to know.

At what times does the Elizabeth Line run from Paddington to Maidenhead?

If you're making the journey from Paddington to Maidenhead later than usual, last train times could be important to know. On weekdays and Sundays, the last service sets off at approximately 23:45, whereas on Saturday, it departs at a little after 00:15. Of course, it's really important to check our Journey Planner or a timetable to make sure that these times haven't changed.

If you're not sure what trains are running currently, and you'd like to discover whether your train is on time, you'll want to check out the latest Paddington to Maidenhead live departures on our dedicated live departures page.

Using this tool, you can not only see what trains are leaving Paddington for Maidenhead, but you can also search for live departures at other rail stations throughout the country. If you're taking a train anywhere, and especially if you're meeting someone at a station, it can be really helpful to know if the train is on time, so it's worth bookmarking!

What can I enjoy doing in Maidenhead?

Maidenhead is a large town in Berkshire. There are plenty of things to see and do here, including a range of leisure opportunities.

If you find yourself in Maidenhead on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, head over to the produce market on High Street. There's a range of different cuisines represented, along with staple groceries. Grab yourself a picnic for a day's sightseeing!

With food in hand, wander along the side of the Thames to reach Ray Mill Island. Plenty of people enjoy a picnic here, often with the kids, who are always eager to enjoy the adventure play area. There is a guinea pig enclosure, as well as an aviary. It's also possible to rent a boat - either electric or oar-powered - to while away a little time on the relatively calm upper section of this famous river.

After that little bit of al fresco dining, it's time to pay a visit to the Maidenhead Heritage Centre, telling the history of the town, partly through its transportation. Did you know that the first Thames crossing was built here in 1250? Fashioned out of wood rather than stone, it fared well for Maidenhead, making it an important stop on the road from London to Bath. The current bridge (which is elegant and stone-built) was constructed in Georgian times.

One interesting note is that the bridge that still carries trains across the Thames was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railway (not to be confused with the current train operator, though!)

During the war, the Air Transport Auxiliary was stationed at Waltham Airfield. They moved aircraft around the country to get them delivered or fixed and so on. The Maidenhead Heritage Centre holds the archive of this nationally important unit.

The museum also has something that is a big draw for anyone who wants - or ever wanted - to be a flying ace... you can have a go at flying a Spitfire in their simulator. There's surely no better way to understand what life as a fighter pilot must have been like.

Finally, just over the road from the Heritage Centre is the oldest football ground still in continuous use by the same team. Maidenhead United have played at their York Road home since 1871, and they have a blue plaque to prove it!