🚌 Bus from Waterloo (London) to Shoreditch
3 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 00:07, last bus 13:53 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Arriva London North | ~27 min | 150 | 00:07 | 13:53 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) |
| 243 | Arriva London North | ~23 min | 150 | 00:07 | 13:59 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) |
| A8 | National Express | ~28 min | 59 | 01:15 | 23:28 | London Eye (Stop 17) |
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 Shoreditch?
3 routes run directly from Waterloo to Shoreditch: the 243 (Arriva London North), the 243 (Arriva London North), the A8 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
Around 27 minutes on the 243, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 243) leaves around 00:07 and the last around 13:53. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
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.