Bus from Waterloo (London) to Shoreditch (London)
3 direct routes · about 29 min · the 243 and 76 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Shoreditch (London) as of 09:55
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Arriva London North | ~29 min | 141 | Sat 140 · Sun 136 | 24 hours | Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) | Shoreditch Fire Station (Stop K) | — | |
| 76 | Arriva London North | ~35 min | 120 | Sat 113 · Sun 101 | 24 hours | Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop F) | Bevenden Street (Stop XP) | City of London | |
| A8 | National Express | ~27 min | 47 | Sat 47 · Sun 47 | 01:15 | 23:28 | London Eye (Stop 17) | Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L) | City of London |
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 243 bus, 76 bus or A8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
3 routes run directly from Waterloo to Shoreditch: the 243 (Arriva London North), the 76 (Arriva London North), the A8 (National Express). The most frequent is the 243, 141 times each weekday — board at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (Stop J) and get off at Shoreditch Fire Station (Stop K), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
Around 29 minutes on the 243, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Shoreditch?
There is no first or last bus: the 243 and 76 run 24 hours. Check the route timetable for how often they run overnight.
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.