🚌 Bus from Waterloo (London) to New Cross Gate
3 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 00:00, last bus 21:00 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL1 | Go Ahead London | ~23 min | 150 | 00:00 | 21:00 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| 172 | Go Ahead London | ~28 min | 150 | 00:09 | 21:25 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
| N171 | Go Ahead London | ~22 min | 30 | 00:21 | 04:49 | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D) |
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 New Cross Gate?
3 routes run directly from Waterloo to New Cross Gate: the BL1 (Go Ahead London), the 172 (Go Ahead London), the N171 (Go Ahead London).
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to New Cross Gate?
Around 23 minutes on the BL1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to New Cross Gate?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the BL1) leaves around 00:00 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to New Cross Gate?
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.