Bus from Southwark to Waterloo (London)
4 direct routes · 5–10 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 00:33 (weekdays); night services N343 and N381 run 01:04–05:39.
Next buses to Waterloo (London) as of 09:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southwark, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | Transport UK | ~10 min | 94 | Sat 91 · Sun 86 | 05:23 | 00:33 | Lavington Street (Stop SQ) | Waterloo Station / York Road (Stop W) | — |
| A8 | National Express | ~5 min | 44 | Sat 44 · Sun 44 | 06:24 | 02:53 | Southwark St /Blackfriars Road (Stop SN) | Waterloo Station (southbound) | — |
| N343 | Go Ahead London | ~5 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 01:09 | 05:39 | Lavington Street (Stop SQ) | Waterloo Road (SE1) (Stop L) | — |
| N381 | Transport UK | ~6 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 01:04 | 05:00 | Lavington Street (Stop SQ) | St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southwark 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 381 bus or A8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southwark to Waterloo?
4 routes run directly from Southwark to Waterloo: the 381 (Transport UK), the A8 (National Express), the N343 (Go Ahead London), the N381 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 381, 94 times each weekday — board at Lavington Street (Stop SQ) and get off at Waterloo Station / York Road (Stop W), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southwark to Waterloo?
Between 5 minutes on the N343 and 10 on the 381, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southwark to Waterloo?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 00:33 — and night services N343 and N381 run 01:04–05:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southwark 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.