Bus from Waterloo (London) to City of London
5 direct routes · 12–20 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 00:48 (weekdays); the 76 and 341 run 24 hours.
Next buses to City of London as of 10:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Arriva London South | ~16 min | 144 | Sat 133 · Sun 101 | 04:29 | 00:48 | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) | City Thameslink (Stop HL) | Holborn |
| 76 | Arriva London North | ~13 min | 120 | Sat 113 · Sun 101 | 24 hours | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop F) | Ludgate Circus (Stop E) | — | |
| 341 | Arriva London North | ~12 min | 109 | Sat 109 · Sun 109 | 24 hours | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop F) | Ludgate Circus (Stop E) | — | |
| A8 | National Express | ~24 min | 47 | Sat 47 · Sun 47 | 01:15 | 23:28 | London Eye (Stop 17) | Liverpool Street Station (Stop G) | — |
| 734 | Brookline | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:00 | St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D) | Cannon Street Station (Stop 47) | — |
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 59 bus, 76 bus, 341 bus, A8 bus or 734 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to City of London?
5 routes run directly from Waterloo to City of London: the 59 (Arriva London South), the 76 (Arriva London North), the 341 (Arriva London North), the A8 (National Express), the 734 (Brookline). The most frequent is the 59, 144 times each weekday — board at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) and get off at City Thameslink (Stop HL), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to City of London?
Between 12 minutes on the 341 and 20 on the 734, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Holborn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to City of London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 00:48 — and the 76 and 341 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to City of London?
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.