Bus from Deptford (London) to Waterloo (London)
2 direct routes · 20–43 min · night service N1 runs 00:36–05:10; the 188 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Waterloo (London) as of 04:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Deptford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Go Ahead London | ~43 min | 126 | Sat 122 · Sun 109 | 24 hours | Abinger Grove (Stop N) | The Old Vic (Stop Q) | — | |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:36 | 05:10 | Abinger Grove (Stop N) | The Old Vic (Stop Q) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Deptford 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 188 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Deptford to Waterloo?
2 routes run directly from Deptford to Waterloo: the 188 (Go Ahead London), the N1 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 188, 126 times each weekday — board at Abinger Grove (Stop N) and get off at The Old Vic (Stop Q), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Deptford to Waterloo?
Between 20 minutes on the N1 and 43 on the 188, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Deptford to Waterloo?
There is no first or last bus: night service N1 runs 00:36–05:10; the 188 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetable for how often they run overnight.
How much is the bus from Deptford 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.