Discover the Tranquility of St Mary's Church in Paddington Green

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Sutherland, take the A9 southbound towards Inverness. Continue on the A9 until you reach the M74, then merge onto the M6 towards Carlisle. Follow the M6 until you reach the M1 towards London. Continue on the M1, which will eventually lead you into central London. Follow signs for A40 and then take the exit toward Paddington. Once in Paddington, follow local roads to St Mary's Square, where the church is located. Parking may be available nearby but expect to pay for parking fees, which can vary.

• Train

  From Sutherland, take a train to Inverness. From Inverness, catch a train to London Euston. Once you arrive at London Euston, you can take the London Underground (Tube) by catching the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus, change to the Bakerloo Line towards Elephant & Castle and get off at Paddington Station. From Paddington, it’s a short walk to St Mary's Square. Be prepared for train ticket costs, which can vary significantly depending on the time of booking and travel.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, take a local bus service from Sutherland to Inverness. From Inverness, take a long-distance coach service to London Victoria Coach Station. Once at Victoria Coach Station, you can catch the London Underground (Tube) by taking the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, then changing to the Bakerloo Line towards Elephant & Castle and getting off at Paddington Station. The coach fare will depend on the service provider and time of booking.

• Taxi

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from your location in Sutherland to the nearest train station or directly to London if budget allows. If taking a taxi to London, be aware that this can be quite expensive, potentially costing several hundred pounds depending on traffic and exact pick-up point.