Paddington is the best of the major central London stations for NHS dentistry. Our directory lists 9 dental practices within 800 metres of the station, which is about a 10-15 minute walk. 5 of them are NHS practices. 4 said on nhs.uk in September 2026 that they take new adult patients.
Paddington is in Westminster. The station is served by the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines and by the Elizabeth line. Mainline trains run to the west of England, Wales and Heathrow.
NHS practices near Paddington
- The Paddington Dental Practice, 17 Craven Road, is about 1 minute from the station. Its website says it is accepting new NHS patients. It opens 9.30am-5.30pm on weekdays (8.30am on Friday) and 9.30am-1pm on Saturday. It closes for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.
- Hyde Park Dental Clinic, 61 Bayswater Road, about 6 minutes south
- Cambridge Court Dental Centre, 4 Sussex Gardens, about 7 minutes east
- Maison Smile, 234 Edgware Road, about 8 minutes north-east
The last 3 said on nhs.uk in September 2026 that they take new adults and children. Acceptance changes often, so phone before you go.
This matters because Westminster as a whole has poor NHS access. In 2025/26, 26.8% of adults in Westminster saw an NHS dentist in the previous 2 years. That is about 1 in 4, against 36.9% across London. See NHS dental access by borough and NHS dentists in Westminster.
Private practices
Paddington Smiles Clinic, 3-4 Norfolk Place, and Freshdental London, 46 Craven Road, are both about 4 minutes from the station. Few practices here publish prices, so we do not quote a local average. The London median for a check-up is £55. See our dental price list.
Frequently asked questions
Are there NHS dentists near Paddington?
Yes. The Paddington Dental Practice, Hyde Park Dental Clinic, Cambridge Court Dental Centre and Maison Smile all said in September 2026 that they take new NHS adults. Phone first to check.
Is there a dentist near Paddington open on Saturday?
Yes. The Paddington Dental Practice says it opens 9.30am-1pm on Saturday. Our listings show several other practices nearby open on Saturdays too. Check with the practice before you go.
Can I get emergency dental care near Paddington?
Call your own dentist first. If you have no dentist, call NHS 111 for an NHS urgent appointment. See emergency dentists in Westminster.
How much does a private dentist near Paddington cost?
Too few practices here publish prices for a reliable local figure. Across London, the median lowest check-up price is £55. Ask for the price before you book.