🚌 Bus from New Cross Gate to Waterloo (London)
4 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 00:14, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~21 min | 150 | 00:14 | 21:15 | New Cross Gate Station (Stop O) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~27 min | 150 | 05:33 | 21:30 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop J) |
| N343 | Go Ahead London | ~44 min | 30 | 00:30 | 05:00 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~22 min | 24 | 00:32 | 04:02 | New Cross Bus Garage (Stop K) |
Times are for the first boarding point in New Cross Gate 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 New Cross Gate to Waterloo?
4 routes run directly from New Cross Gate to Waterloo: the BL1 (Go Ahead London), the 172 (Go Ahead London), the N343 (Go Ahead London), the N171 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from New Cross Gate to Waterloo?
Around 21 minutes on the BL1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from New Cross Gate to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the BL1) leaves around 00:14 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from New Cross Gate 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.