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How to get from Waterloo Station to British Library by Tube?

From Waterloo Station to British Library by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Waterloo Station to British Library in Somers Town: take the NORTHERN Tube from Waterloo station to Euston Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

23min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waterloo Station to British Library by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to British Library in Somers Town: take the 1 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

27min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L)
    ID L
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Station to British Library

The distance between Waterloo Station, Somers Town and British Library, Somers Town is approximately 4.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to British Library by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somers Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Waterloo Station to British Library

To check the Tube schedule from Waterloo Station to British Library using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo Station) and destination (British Library), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

Related Routes

From Waterloo Station to British Library by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to British Library in Somers Town: take the 1 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

27min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L)
    ID L
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Waterloo Station and British Library?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town in 23 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Barnet station near British Library in Somers Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station to British Library by Tube?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and British Library in Somers Town by Tube is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Waterloo Station to get to British Library?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Waterloo Station and British Library?

    Get off the Tube at the Barnet station, which is closest to British Library in Somers Town.

  • When is the last train from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The last train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 03:36.

  • When is the last Tube from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The last Tube from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is the Northern line. It leaves the Waterloo station at 03:37.

  • When is the first bus from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The first bus from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is Canada Water - Hampstead Heath. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 08:06.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The ride from Waterloo Station to British Library costs £2.90.

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