🚌 Bus from Waterloo (London) to Holborn
10 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 15:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Transport UK | ~9 min | 150 | 05:48 | 15:00 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop K) |
| 188 | Go Ahead London | ~11 min | 150 | 00:46 | 15:45 | The Old Vic (Stop Q) |
| 243 | Arriva London North | ~10 min | 150 | 00:07 | 13:53 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) |
| 243 | Arriva London North | ~8 min | 150 | 00:07 | 13:59 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) |
| 59 | Arriva London South | ~8 min | 150 | 00:24 | 16:01 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) |
| 1 | Go Ahead London | ~12 min | 150 | 00:22 | 19:55 | The Old Vic (Stop Q) |
| N68 | Transport UK | ~6 min | 33 | 01:33 | 01:12 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop K) |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~6 min | 30 | 00:57 | 05:33 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop K) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~6 min | 24 | 00:54 | 04:25 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop K) |
| SL6 | Arriva London South | ~9 min | 12 | 06:39 | 09:40 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop K) |
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 Holborn?
10 routes run directly from Waterloo to Holborn: the 68 (Transport UK), the 188 (Go Ahead London), the 243 (Arriva London North), the 243 (Arriva London North), the 59 (Arriva London South), the 1 (Go Ahead London), the N68 (Transport UK), the N1 (Go Ahead London), the N171 (Go Ahead London), the SL6 (Arriva London South).
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Holborn?
Around 9 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Holborn?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 68) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 15:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Holborn?
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.