Train times from Petersfield to London
Petersfield connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Waterloo in 63 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 63 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Waterloo)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Petersfield to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 63 min | same as fastest | 79 min | 4.4/hr | South Western Railway |
Petersfield to Waterloo
The fastest train from Petersfield to London Waterloo takes 63 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Petersfield the 93rd 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 79 minutes, 16 minutes longer. That median covers 33 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.4 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Petersfield to London take?
The fastest train from Petersfield reaches London Waterloo in 63 minutes. Petersfield connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.
Which London station should I travel to from Petersfield?
Waterloo is the quickest at 63 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Petersfield a good commuter town for London?
At 63 minutes to London Waterloo, Petersfield 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 Petersfield to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Petersfield?
The closest alternatives are Liss, Liphook, Rowlands Castle. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 75 minutes of Waterloo
Petersfield 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 Petersfield, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Haslemere is quicker: 18 km away and 49 minutes into London Waterloo, saving 14 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 2 stations within 20 km that beat Petersfield.