How to get from Waterloo to Barbican by Tube?

From Waterloo to Barbican by Tube

To get from Waterloo to Barbican in City Of London, take the JUBILEE Tube from Waterloo station to Baker Street station. Next, take the CIRCLE Tube from Baker Street station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

30min£2.70
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Waterloo
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Waterloo
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Willesden Green
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waterloo to Barbican by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo 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 28 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

28min£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
    30 yd • 1 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
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Public transport directions from Waterloo to Barbican
The distance between Waterloo, City Of London and Barbican, City Of London is approximately 6.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo to Barbican by Tube, 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 Barbican, City Of London

Barbican is located at Charterhouse Square, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is Clerkenwell Road / Old Street (BQ).

Tube stations close to Barbican:

  • Farringdon
  • Moorgate
  • Barbican

Train stations close to Barbican:

  • Farringdon

Bus stations close to Barbican:

  • Clerkenwell Road / Old Street (BQ)
  • Clerkenwell Road / St John Street
  • Little Britain (SV)
Related Routes

From Waterloo to Barbican by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo 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 28 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

28min£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
    30 yd • 1 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line CIRCLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Waterloo and Barbican?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Waterloo to Barbican?

    The JUBILEE Tube line goes from Willesden Green station near Waterloo in London to Baker Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Baker Street station near Barbican in City Of London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo to Barbican by Tube?

    The total travel time between Waterloo in London and Barbican in City Of London by Tube is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Waterloo to get to Barbican?

    Get on the JUBILEE Tube from the Willesden Green station near Waterloo in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Waterloo and Barbican?

    Get off the Tube at the Baker Street station, which is closest to Barbican in City Of London.

  • When is the first bus from Waterloo to Barbican?

    The first bus from Waterloo in London to Barbican in City Of London is Waterloo - Wood Green. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) stop at 06:05.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Waterloo to Barbican?

    The ride from Waterloo to Barbican costs £2.70.

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