Bus from Southwark to Westminster
3 direct routes · 9–14 min · first bus 08:10, last bus 22:28 (weekdays); night service N381 runs 01:04–05:00.
Next buses to Westminster as of 11:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB1 | Thames Clippers | ~14 min | 28 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 08:10 | 22:28 | Bankside Pier (Quay) | Westminster Pier (Quay) | — |
| RB6 | Thames Clippers | ~13 min | 11 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 10:32 | 17:35 | Bankside Pier (Quay) | Westminster Pier (Quay) | — |
| N381 | Transport UK | ~9 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 01:04 | 05:00 | Lavington Street (Stop SQ) | Westminster Station / Parliament Square (Stop A) | — |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southwark to Westminster?
3 routes run directly from Southwark to Westminster: the RB1 (Thames Clippers), the RB6 (Thames Clippers), the N381 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the RB1, 28 times each weekday — board at Bankside Pier (Quay) and get off at Westminster Pier (Quay), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southwark to Westminster?
Between 9 minutes on the N381 and 14 on the RB1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southwark to Westminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:10 and the last around 22:28 — and night service N381 runs 01:04–05:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southwark to Westminster?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.