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 £2.80.

23min£2.80
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
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    480 m • 7 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 68 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 24 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

24min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
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
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L)
    ID L
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    390 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 4.18 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.

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Somers Town and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo.

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • London Waterloo
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)
  • Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J)

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to British Library, Somers Town

British Library is located at Ossulston Street, Somers Town and the nearest public transport station is Euston Station / Eversholt Street.

Tube stations close to British Library:

  • King's Cross St. Pancras

Train stations close to British Library:

  • St Pancras
  • King's Cross
  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to British Library:

  • Euston Station / Eversholt Street
  • St Pancras International Station, St Pancras
  • St Pancras International (S)

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 68 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 24 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

24min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
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
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L)
    ID L
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    390 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 Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 68.

  • 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 first train from Waterloo Station to British Library?

    The first train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is Thameslink. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 01:22.

  • 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 Euston - West Norwood. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 09:06.

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

    The first Tube from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is Northern. It leaves the Waterloo station at 01:09.

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

    The ride from Waterloo Station to British Library costs £2.80.