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How to get from London Waterloo Station to Barbican by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from London Waterloo Station to Barbican in City Of London: take the 59 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station to St Bartholomew's Hospital (HQ) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

32min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J)
    ID J
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Bartholomew's Hospital (HQ)
    ID HQ
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube

To get from London Waterloo Station to Barbican in City Of London, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Baker Street station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

35min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Willesden Green
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London Waterloo Station to Barbican

The distance between London Waterloo Station, City Of London and Barbican, City Of London is approximately 2.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London Waterloo Station to Barbican by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in City Of London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to London Waterloo Station

London Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is London Eye Waterloo Pier.

Tube stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd
  • Waterloo Station, Waterloo
  • County Hall (F)

River Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Barbican, City Of London

Barbican is located at Charterhouse Square, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is Little Britain (SV).

Tube stations close to Barbican:

  • St Paul's
  • Moorgate
  • Barbican

Train stations close to Barbican:

  • Farringdon

Bus stations close to Barbican:

  • Little Britain (SV)
  • Barbican
  • Clerkenwell Road / St John Street

By Tube

To get from London Waterloo Station to Barbican in City Of London, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Baker Street station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

35min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Willesden Green
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from London Waterloo Station to Barbican?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from London Waterloo Station to Barbican?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line METROPOLITAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between London Waterloo Station and Barbican?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from London Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Barbican in City Of London in 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from London Waterloo Station to Barbican?

    The 59 bus line goes from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station near London Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital station near Barbican in City Of London.

  • How long does it take to travel from London Waterloo Station to Barbican by bus?

    The total travel time between London Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Barbican in City Of London by bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near London Waterloo Station to get to Barbican?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) stop near London Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between London Waterloo Station and Barbican?

    Get off the bus at the Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital stop, which is closest to Barbican in City Of London.

  • When is the first bus from London Waterloo Station to Barbican?

    The first bus from London Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Barbican in City Of London is Waterloo - Wood Green. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) stop at 05:15.

  • How much is the bus fare from London Waterloo Station to Barbican?

    The ride from London Waterloo Station to Barbican costs £1.75.

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