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London Paddington to Shenfield train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Paddington to Shenfield, starting from £16.30 and averaging £17.00. The entire journey takes no more than 40m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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00:07 London Paddington | 01:02 Shenfield | 55m, Direct | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
00:22 London Paddington | 01:15 Shenfield | 53m, Direct | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:52 London Paddington | 06:47 Shenfield | 55m, Direct | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:00 London Paddington | 06:40 Shenfield | 40m, No direct | Elizabeth line![]() | Find Tickets |
06:00 London Paddington | 06:55 Shenfield | 55m, Direct | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:07 London Paddington | 07:02 Paris | 55m, Direct | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets View More Trains |
London Paddington to Shenfield train route details

First train
00:07

Last train
23:52

Journey time
40m

Distance
24 miles

Price
£16.30*
How to book cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Shenfield

Season Tickets for frequent travels
For frequent travellers between London Paddington and Shenfield, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England
By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from London Paddington to Shenfield during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London Paddington to Shenfield, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London Paddington to Shenfield more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
London Paddington to Shenfield train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.