Bus from City of London to Waterloo (London)
5 direct routes · 10–21 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 01:15 (weekdays); the 76 and 341 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Waterloo (London) as of 11:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in City of London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Arriva London South | ~21 min | 144 | Sat 132 · Sun 101 | 04:40 | 01:15 | City Thameslink (Stop HK) | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E) | Holborn |
| 76 | Arriva London North | ~11 min | 121 | Sat 114 · Sun 100 | 24 hours | Fetter Lane (westbound) | Waterloo Station / York Road (Stop W) | — | |
| 341 | Arriva London North | ~10 min | 110 | Sat 109 · Sun 109 | 24 hours | Fetter Lane (westbound) | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E) | — | |
| A8 | National Express | ~20 min | 44 | Sat 44 · Sun 44 | 06:10 | 02:38 | Liverpool Street Station (Stop PS) | Waterloo Station (southbound) | — |
| 734 | Brookline | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:25 | 08:25 | London Bridge (Stop 49) | London Eye (eastbound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in City of London 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 59 bus, 76 bus, 341 bus, A8 bus or 734 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from City of London to Waterloo?
5 routes run directly from City of London to Waterloo: the 59 (Arriva London South), the 76 (Arriva London North), the 341 (Arriva London North), the A8 (National Express), the 734 (Brookline). The most frequent is the 59, 144 times each weekday — board at City Thameslink (Stop HK) and get off at Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from City of London to Waterloo?
Between 10 minutes on the 341 and 21 on the 59, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Holborn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from City of London to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 01:15 — and the 76 and 341 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from City of London 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.