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Train times from Rowlands Castle to London

Rowlands Castle connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Waterloo in 81 minutes on a direct train.

Fastest journey to London
81 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

Rowlands Castle to each London terminal

Journey times from Rowlands Castle to London terminals
London terminalFastestFastest directTypical peakPeak trainsOperator
Waterloo81 minsame as fastest101 min1.6/hrSouth Western Railway

Rowlands Castle to Waterloo

The fastest train from Rowlands Castle to London Waterloo takes 81 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Rowlands Castle the 118th quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Rowlands Castle to London take?

The fastest train from Rowlands Castle reaches London Waterloo in 81 minutes. Rowlands Castle connects to 1 London terminal: Waterloo.

Which London station should I travel to from Rowlands Castle?

Waterloo is the quickest at 81 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.

Is Rowlands Castle a good commuter town for London?

At 81 minutes to London Waterloo, Rowlands Castle 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 Rowlands Castle to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.

What are the nearest stations to Rowlands Castle?

The closest alternatives are Havant, Bedhampton, Petersfield. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 90 minutes of Waterloo

Rowlands Castle is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 90 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

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Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Rowlands Castle, for comparing platforms rather than places.

All London terminals

Kings Cross St Pancras Waterloo Paddington London Bridge Victoria Liverpool Street Euston Marylebone Fenchurch Street Moorgate
Data: journey times are the fastest typical weekday service on each route, computed from Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open Government Licence. They exclude engineering works and disruption, and are not live departure times. Last reviewed 2026-08-17. Read the full methodology → Report a correction →