Bus from Westminster to Southwark
3 direct routes · 12–20 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 22:45 (weekdays); night service N381 runs 00:50–04:50.
Next buses to Southwark as of 11:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Westminster, 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 | ~20 min | 27 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 08:25 | 22:45 | Westminster Pier (Quay) | Bankside Pier (Quay) | — |
| RB6 | Thames Clippers | ~18 min | 13 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 09:52 | 18:17 | Westminster Pier (Quay) | Bankside Pier (Quay) | — |
| N381 | Transport UK | ~12 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 00:50 | 04:50 | Horse Guards Parade (southbound) | Southwark Bridge Road (Stop BV) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Westminster 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 Westminster to Southwark?
3 routes run directly from Westminster to Southwark: the RB1 (Thames Clippers), the RB6 (Thames Clippers), the N381 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the RB1, 27 times each weekday — board at Westminster Pier (Quay) and get off at Bankside Pier (Quay), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Westminster to Southwark?
Between 12 minutes on the N381 and 20 on the RB1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Westminster to Southwark?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:25 and the last around 22:45 — and night service N381 runs 00:50–04:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Westminster to Southwark?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.