Your journey starts here · Departure information
Tours from London:
Departure Information
Where to meet, when to arrive and how to plan your journey to London Paddington.
What time to arrive
Arrive by 7:15 am
Allow time to find the meeting point and board.
Depart at 7:30 am
Our London day tours last approximately 10.5 hours.
Return around 6:00 pm
Return to London Paddington. Leave a margin for onward travel.
Where your tours depart from
Our London day tours depart near London Paddington. The meeting point is on London Street, outside the station.
The meeting point
Bus stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar, 7 London Street, London
Find the London Street meeting point on Google Maps
Please meet at the bus stop opposite the café, rather than inside Paddington station. Breakfast and refreshments are available at the café from 7:00 am.
How to reach London Paddington
Travel to Paddington by Tube, rail, bus or taxi, then make your way to London Street. Check your current route and any service disruption before leaving. If arriving by train, allow time to leave the station and walk to the meeting point.
For an early departure, plan your journey the day before and allow a comfortable connection margin.
What to bring and what to expect
Bring your booking confirmation, comfortable footwear and clothing for changeable weather. Your driver-guide welcomes the group and introduces the day’s route. Public tours carry 16–30 guests; the vehicle can vary by departure.
Use your chosen tour page for its itinerary, inclusions and booking conditions. This page explains departure logistics. For private journeys, pickup time and a suitable location are agreed in your quote.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly should I meet?
Bus stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar, 7 London Street, London. Meet at the bus stop opposite the café, outside Paddington station.
When should I arrive?
Arrive by 7:15 am for the 7:30 am London day-tour departure.
When do day tours return?
Return to London Paddington is at approximately 6:00 pm, after a day of approximately 10.5 hours. Allow extra time for onward connections.
Is this page a tour itinerary?
No. This is departure information. Your chosen tour page sets out its route, stops, inclusions and booking conditions.
Do private tours use the same departure time?
Private pick-up time and location are agreed with your group and confirmed in your quote.
Choose the places you want to visit
Once you have planned your departure, explore Cotswolds tours, Bath, Stonehenge and Castle Combe tours, or Kent: Canterbury and the White Cliffs tours.