Train times from Andover to London
Andover connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Waterloo in 62 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 62 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 2 (Waterloo, Paddington)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Andover to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 62 min | same as fastest | 70 min | 1.9/hr | South Western Railway |
| Paddington | 77 minchange at Reading | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Andover to Waterloo
The fastest train from Andover to London Waterloo takes 62 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Andover the 91st quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 70 minutes, 8 minutes longer. That median covers 14 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 1.9 an hour.
Andover to Paddington
The fastest train from Andover to London Paddington takes 77 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Andover the 92nd quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Andover to London Paddington. The quickest route changes at Reading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Andover to London take?
The fastest train from Andover reaches London Waterloo in 62 minutes. Andover connects to 2 London terminals: Waterloo, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Andover?
Waterloo is the quickest at 62 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Andover a good commuter town for London?
At 62 minutes to London Waterloo, Andover is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Andover to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Andover?
The closest alternatives are Grateley, Whitchurch (Hants), Micheldever. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 75 minutes of Waterloo
Andover is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 75 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Andover, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Overton is quicker: 17 km away and 53 minutes into London Waterloo, saving 9 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 2 stations within 20 km that beat Andover.