Train times from Petts Wood to London
Petts Wood connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is London Bridge in 23 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 23 minutes to London Bridge
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Petts Wood to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | 23 min | same as fastest | 29 min | 4.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| Victoria | 35 minchange at Orpington | 39 min | 40 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| St Pancras | 47 minchange at London Bridge | 55 min | 55 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Petts Wood to London Bridge
The fastest train from Petts Wood to London Bridge takes 23 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Petts Wood the 21st quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 29 minutes, 6 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Petts Wood to Victoria
The fastest train from Petts Wood to London Victoria takes 35 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Petts Wood the 32nd quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at Orpington. A direct train also runs and takes 39 minutes, so the change buys back 4 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 40 minutes, 5 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Petts Wood to St Pancras
The fastest train from Petts Wood to London St Pancras takes 47 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Petts Wood the 85th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
The quickest route changes at London Bridge. A direct train also runs and takes 55 minutes, so the change buys back 8 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 55 minutes, 8 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Petts Wood to London take?
The fastest train from Petts Wood reaches London Bridge in 23 minutes. Petts Wood connects to 3 London terminals: London Bridge, Victoria, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Petts Wood?
London Bridge is the quickest at 23 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge.
Is Petts Wood a good commuter town for London?
At 23 minutes to London Bridge, Petts Wood is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Petts Wood to London?
Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Petts Wood?
The closest alternatives are Orpington, Chislehurst, St Mary Cray. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of London Bridge
Petts Wood is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Petts Wood, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Limehouse is quicker: 16 km away and 4 minutes into London Fenchurch Street, saving 19 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 33 stations within 20 km that beat Petts Wood.