🚌 Bus from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo (London)
11 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 14:53 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Transport UK | ~8 min | 150 | 05:42 | 14:53 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop V) |
| 176 | Go Ahead London | ~8 min | 150 | 00:31 | 15:58 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop V) |
| 188 | Go Ahead London | ~6 min | 150 | 00:42 | 15:39 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop N) |
| C10 | Transport UK | ~10 min | 150 | 00:29 | 17:41 | Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway (Stop G) |
| 1 | Go Ahead London | ~4 min | 150 | 00:20 | 19:52 | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop A) |
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~6 min | 150 | 00:26 | 21:27 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop N) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~8 min | 150 | 05:48 | 21:46 | Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road (Stop N) |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~5 min | 33 | 01:28 | 01:06 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop V) |
| N343 | Go Ahead London | ~15 min | 30 | 00:59 | 05:30 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop S) |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~4 min | 30 | 00:53 | 05:29 | Elephant & Castle / London Road (Stop A) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~5 min | 24 | 00:49 | 04:20 | Elephant & Castle Station (Stop V) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elephant & Castle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo?
11 routes run directly from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo: the 68 (Transport UK), the 176 (Go Ahead London), the 188 (Go Ahead London), the C10 (Transport UK), the 1 (Go Ahead London), the BL1 (Go Ahead London), the 172 (Go Ahead London), the N68 (Transport UK), the N343 (Go Ahead London), the N1 (Go Ahead London), the N171 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo?
Around 8 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elephant & Castle to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 68) leaves around 05:42 and the last around 14:53. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elephant & Castle 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.