🚌 Bus from Waterloo (London) to Elephant & Castle
10 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 00:18, last bus 14:16 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Transport UK | ~8 min | 150 | 00:18 | 14:16 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| 176 | Go Ahead London | ~8 min | 150 | 00:15 | 15:50 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| 188 | Go Ahead London | ~8 min | 150 | 00:16 | 15:47 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E) |
| C10 | Transport UK | ~7 min | 150 | 00:26 | 17:49 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| 1 | Go Ahead London | ~7 min | 150 | 00:26 | 20:12 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E) |
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~4 min | 150 | 00:00 | 21:00 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~8 min | 150 | 00:09 | 21:25 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~6 min | 30 | 00:35 | 05:04 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~5 min | 30 | 00:21 | 04:49 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~4 min | 26 | 00:58 | 04:58 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop E) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle?
10 routes run directly from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle: 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 N171 (Go Ahead London), the N1 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle?
Around 8 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 68) leaves around 00:18 and the last around 14:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle?
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.