I don't have direct experience of commuting, but an old colleague used to to 2 hours each way (I think it was Ipswich - London, but could be mistaken). He was OK with it, and had been doing it for years. Once you're on the train you've got a decent period of time where you can do some reading, get on with some work or have a snooze. Don't forger, depending on your journey it could take an hour or more just to get across London on the tube.
I would check the service on your route to/from work - what are the chances of getting a seat, how reliable is the service. Also, ask at work if you can come in and leave a little later and that way you might be able to avoid the overcrowded trains. It might even be a chance for you to work from home a day or two a week.
Posted: 2008-11-29 12:23:02