Best places to commute from in Hampshire
Hampshire’s 12 areas ranked by fastest train to the city — best commuter areas. Every figure from OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Fastest train to the city (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rushmoor | 34 min |
| 2 | Hart | 47 min |
| 3 | Basingstoke and Deane | 51 min |
| 4 | Winchester | 57 min |
| 5 | East Hampshire | 63 min |
| 6 | Test Valley | 66 min |
| 7 | Eastleigh | 87 min |
| 8 | Havant | 94 min |
| 9 | New Forest | 94 min |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 99 min |
| 11 | Fareham | 100 min |
| 12 | Southampton | 107 min |
Source: OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS) · 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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