Know the station approach
London Paddington is on Praed Street, London W2 1HQ. The APCOA car-park entrance is on Bishops Bridge Road; station drop-off guidance does not permit waiting.
KB CARS · SW12
SW12 to London Paddington transfers
Pre-book private hire from Balham, Clapham South and across SW12. Request a journey-specific quote or call our 24-hour office on 020 8870 8888 to plan your station arrival.
PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
Arrive ready for your train
Give the office your train operator and departure time, along with the time you want to arrive at Paddington. Allow for entering the station and reaching your departure area; your arrival target is earlier than your train departure.
Arrange station assistance
For help at the station, contact your train operator, preferably in advance. A staffed assistance drop-off point is listed on the deck above platform 12. Tell our office about your mobility needs too, so the car journey can be planned around them.
Home pickup or public transport?
Balham Rail Station is on Balham Station Road, while Balham Underground Station is on Balham High Road; Clapham South has a separate Underground station on Balham Hill. Your journey to a station from home is an additional leg, so consider that distance as well as any changes and luggage.
A pre-booked car collects you from your SW12 address and takes you to Paddington, avoiding the trip to a local station and carrying bags through an interchange. You will still need to enter Paddington and reach your onward departure area.
ROOM FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Choose room for people and luggage
Discuss a saloon, estate or MPV with the office, or ask about executive, minivan and luxury options. An estate is worth discussing for extra luggage; a six-passenger vehicle is available as a group option, and you can enquire about seven or eight-plus passengers.
Tell us the number and sizes of cases and cabin bags, plus any pushchair, folded wheelchair or unusual item. An accompanying carer needs a seat too. The office can agree a suitable vehicle for the whole party and load.
Arrange a separate return collection
For a return from London Paddington to SW12, give the office your arriving train operator, service origin, date and scheduled arrival time, plus a contact number. Agree an accessible meeting point with the office separately; a return booking does not automatically retain the outward car.
If your train is delayed or your exit changes, call 020 8870 8888 to discuss the revised collection. Ask the office to confirm whether it can accept the change and whether the charge will be revised.
GOOD TO KNOW
Station transfer questions
The practical details for your car journey and onward train.
What do you need for a quote?
We quote for your particular journey, including its addresses, timing, vehicle and any agreed extras. Send your full SW12 pickup address, destination, date and time, passenger and luggage details, train service and requested station-arrival time. Mention any extra stop or return plan. KB Cars is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO); our Privacy Notice explains how we handle your booking information.
An enquiry, quote or payment alone does not confirm a car. Your booking is confirmed when KB accepts it by SMS and/or email.
What if I need help inside the station?
Arrange railway assistance separately with your train operator; booking the car does not arrange it. Tell our office about your mobility and boarding needs so we can discuss the car journey and a suitable drop-off.
We can arrange guidance to the car and loading of ordinary bags or a folding wheelchair without charge. If you need an additional escort inside the station, discuss the task and any cost with the office. KB does not currently have wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Does the transfer include my onward ticket?
Your car journey and rail ticket are separate bookings. Keep the service details to hand so the transfer can be arranged around the right departure.
KB CARS · SINCE 2008
Plan your Paddington transfer
Request a journey-specific quote or call our 24-hour office on 020 8870 8888 to discuss your arrangements. No app installation is needed.