Bus from Chelsea to Waterloo (London)
2 direct routes · 26–34 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 00:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterloo (London) as of 09:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chelsea, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Go Ahead London | ~34 min | 111 | Sat 108 · Sun 98 | 05:16 | 00:31 | Carlyle Square /Chelsea (Stop KF) | St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop E) | Victoria & Westminster |
| RB6 | Thames Clippers | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 11:30 | 16:06 | Cadogan Pier (Quay) | London Eye Waterloo Pier (Quay) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chelsea on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 11 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chelsea to Waterloo?
2 routes run directly from Chelsea to Waterloo: the 11 (Go Ahead London), the RB6 (Thames Clippers). The most frequent is the 11, 111 times each weekday — board at Carlyle Square /Chelsea (Stop KF) and get off at St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop E), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chelsea to Waterloo?
Between 26 minutes on the RB6 and 34 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Victoria, Westminster on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chelsea to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 00:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chelsea to Waterloo?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.