London is served by five international airports including the UK's prominent London Heathrow and the UK’s leading business London City Airport. All trains from these airports can connect you onto London underground links which travel directly to either Paddington Station or Lancaster Gate Station, both within two minute’s walk to the St. David’s Hotels.
For those travelling to London by car, the St. David’s is not in London’s Congestion Charge zone and Pay & Display parking is available directly outside the hotel.
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Airports
Heathrow Airport (approximately 18km to Paddington)
* Heathrow Express (www.heathrowexpress.com) - 15 minute train journey directly into Paddington Station
* Heathrow Connect (www.heathrowconnect.com) - 25 minute train journey directly into Paddington Station
* London Underground - approximately 1 hour journey on the Piccadilly Line to Earl’s Court Station, with one change on to the District Line to Paddington Station
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on
the underground and buses around London
* Skyshuttle (www.skyshuttle.co.uk) - coach service taking approximately 1 hour depending on the traffic. When booking, quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
* Taxi or Cab Service (www.parkward.com) - approximately 1 hour journey depending on the traffic. Black Taxis are available at the taxi rank or you can pre-order a cab service and quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
Gatwick Airport (approximately 32km to Paddington)
* Gatwick Express (www.gatwickexpress.com) - 40 minute train journey to Victoria Station. From Victoria Station, a 15 minute journey via the underground (District or Circle Line) or a 20 minute journey on the bus (Bus Number 36 or 436) will bring you directly to Paddington Station
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on
the underground and buses around London
* Taxi or Cab Service (www.parkward.com) - approximately 1 hour 15 minute journey depending on the traffic. Black Taxis are available at the taxi rank or you can pre-order a cab service and quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
* Coach Service (www.nationalexpress.co.uk or www.easybus.co.uk) - approximately 1 hour 30 minute journey depending on the traffic
Stansted Airport (approximately 40km to Paddington)
* Stansted Express (www.stanstedexpress.com) - 45 minute train journey into Liverpool Street Station. 20 minute journey via the underground (Circle Line) to Paddington or 20 minute journey (Central Line) to Lancaster Gate Station
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on
the underground and buses around London
* Taxi or Cab Service (www.parkward.com) – approximately 1 hour 15 minute journey depending on the traffic. Black Taxis are available at the taxi rank or you can pre-order a cab service and quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
City Airport (approximately 13km to Paddington)
* London City Airport terminal is directly connected with the Dockland Light Railway (DLR), an overground train system connecting East London to the London Underground network
* DLR (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2632.aspx) - approximately 30 minutes to Bank Station. 30 minute journey via the underground (Central Line) to Lancaster Gate Station.
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on
the underground and buses around London
* Taxi or Cab Service (www.parkward.com) - approximately 45 minute journey depending on the traffic. Black Taxis are available at the taxi rank or you can pre-order a cab service and quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
Luton Airport (approximately 31km to Paddington)
*Train - approximately 30 minute train journey into Kings Cross Station. 10 minute journey via the underground (Circle Line) or 15 minute bus journey (205) to Paddington Station
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on
the underground and buses around London
* Coach Service (www.nationalexpress.co.uk or www.easybus.co.uk) - approximately 1 hour 15 minute journey to Baker Street Station. From Baker Street Station, a 5 minute journey via the underground (Circle Line) or a 10 minute journey on the bus (Bus Number 27 or 205) will bring you directly to Paddington Station
* Taxi or Cab Service (www.parkward.com) - approximately 1 hour 15 minute journey depending on the traffic. Black Taxis are available at the taxi rank or you can pre-order a cab service and quote “St. David’s Hotels, Norfolk Square”
Bus
There are a number of different bus routes operating to and from the Paddington area. The following routes all pass directly behind our hotel (within one minute's walk) - Bus Numbers 7, 23, 27, 36, 46, 159, 205, 332 and the 436.
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on the underground and buses around London
road
Excellent routes to Central London are provided from all parts of the UK via the motorway, especially the M1 and A1(M) from the Midlands and the North, the M3, M4 and M40 from the West and the M2 from the South East coast, all linking in to the M25 London orbital motorway.
www.maps.google.co.uk or www.aa.com - for road navigation planner
The hotel itself does not have its own car parking facility, but there is parking directly outside the hotel. The square is separated into two areas, Resident Parking only and Pay & Display. Parking meters are active between 8:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Saturday. They are free all day on Sunday and Bank Holidays. Please note that parking is restricted to a maximum of 4 hours.
The Congestion Charge (www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/) does not currently apply in our area, however, it is worth checking the boundaries to confirm your travel route.
LONDON UNDERGROUND & NATIONAL RAIL
London Underground & National Rail - Paddington and Lancaster Gate Stations are within two minutes walking distance providing access to all other underground tube and mainland railway stations in London. Renowned for it's simplicity, the London Underground system can undoubtedly provide a cheap and easy means of transport in and around London
www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx - to plan your journey
www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/default.aspx - for an oyster card which is the most economical way to pay for travel on the underground and buses around London
www.nationalrail.co.uk - to plan your journey on the National Rail network in England, Wales and Scotland
