🚌 Bus from Paddington to Charing Cross
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 00:21, last bus 13:47 (weekdays).
💷 London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | London Transit | ~27 min | 150 | 00:21 | 13:47 | Paddington Station (Stop H) |
| 23 | London Transit | ~30 min | 106 | 00:14 | 00:02 | Bishop's Bridge / Paddington Station (Stop J) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paddington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Paddington to Charing Cross?
2 routes run directly from Paddington to Charing Cross: the 23 (London Transit), the 23 (London Transit).
How long does the bus take from Paddington to Charing Cross?
Around 27 minutes on the 23, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Paddington to Charing Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 23) leaves around 00:21 and the last around 13:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paddington to Charing Cross?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.