Bus from Waterloo (London) to Deptford (London)
2 direct routes · 23–41 min · night service N1 runs 00:59–04:59; the 188 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Deptford (London) as of 05:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Go Ahead London | ~41 min | 122 | Sat 119 · Sun 105 | 24 hours | The Old Vic (Stop S) | Abinger Grove (Stop W) | — | |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~23 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 00:59 | 04:59 | The Old Vic (Stop S) | Abinger Grove (Stop W) | — |
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 188 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Deptford?
2 routes run directly from Waterloo to Deptford: the 188 (Go Ahead London), the N1 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 188, 122 times each weekday — board at The Old Vic (Stop S) and get off at Abinger Grove (Stop W), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Deptford?
Between 23 minutes on the N1 and 41 on the 188, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Deptford?
There is no first or last bus: night service N1 runs 00:59–04:59; the 188 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetable for how often they run overnight.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Deptford?
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.