Bus from Waterloo (London) to Woolwich
4 direct routes · 38–71 min · first bus 08:29, last bus 22:00 (weekdays); night services N53 and N1 run 00:59–04:59.
Next buses to Woolwich as of 03:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB1 | Thames Clippers | ~71 min | 20 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 08:29 | 22:00 | London Eye Waterloo Pier (Quay) | Woolwich Arsenal Pier (Quay) | — |
| N53 | Stagecoach London | ~38 min | 9 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 01:04 | 04:58 | St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop E) | Woolwich Arsenal Station (Stop M) | Lambeth |
| N1 | Go Ahead London | ~42 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 00:59 | 04:59 | The Old Vic (Stop S) | Woolwich Station (Stop K) | Greenwich |
| RB6 | Thames Clippers | ~71 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 18:22 | 18:22 | London Eye Waterloo Pier (Quay) | Woolwich Arsenal Pier (Quay) | — |
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 N53 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterloo to Woolwich?
4 routes run directly from Waterloo to Woolwich: the RB1 (Thames Clippers), the N53 (Stagecoach London), the N1 (Go Ahead London), the RB6 (Thames Clippers). The most frequent is the RB1, 20 times each weekday — board at London Eye Waterloo Pier (Quay) and get off at Woolwich Arsenal Pier (Quay), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo to Woolwich?
Between 38 minutes on the N53 and 71 on the RB1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo to Woolwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:29 and the last around 22:00 — and night services N53 and N1 run 00:59–04:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo to Woolwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.