Bus from Waterloo (Blackburn) to Guide
3 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 20:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Guide as of 08:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterloo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Vision Bus | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:29 | 20:14 | Picton Street (by) | Guide Beehive (by) | — |
| 55A | Vision Bus | ~16 min | 8 | weekdays only | 07:04 | 19:34 | Picton Street (by) | Guide Beehive (by) | — |
| 122 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Picton Street (by) | Guide Beehive (by) | Earcroft |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterloo 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 5A bus, 55A bus or 122 bus timetable.
Fares from Waterloo to Guide
- £2.60 adult single, £4.70 return on the 55A (Vision Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Guide?
3 routes run directly from Waterloo to Guide: the 5A (Vision Bus), the 55A (Vision Bus), the 122 (The Blackburn Bus Company). The most frequent is the 5A, 12 times each weekday — board at Picton Street (by) and get off at Guide Beehive (by), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Guide?
Around 15 minutes on the 5A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Guide?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 20:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Guide?
An adult single from Waterloo to Guide is £2.60 on the 55A (Vision Bus), from Picton Street (by) to Guide Beehive (by); an adult return is £4.70. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.