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

From Waterloo East to British Library by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Waterloo East 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 22 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

22min£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
    10 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 East to British Library by train

To get from Waterloo East to British Library in Somers Town, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Waterloo East station to London Bridge station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

25min£2.90
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Waterloo East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waterloo East
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo East to British Library

The distance between Waterloo East, Somers Town and British Library, Somers Town is approximately 4.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo East 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 East to British Library

To check the Tube schedule from Waterloo East to British Library using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo East) 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.

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From Waterloo East to British Library by train

To get from Waterloo East to British Library in Somers Town, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Waterloo East station to London Bridge station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Library on the Moovit app.

25min£2.90
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Waterloo East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waterloo East
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Train line THAMESLINK.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Waterloo East in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town in 22 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Waterloo East in Waterloo and British Library in Somers Town by Tube is about 22 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Waterloo East 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 East to British Library?

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

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

    The first Tube from Waterloo East in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is Northern. It leaves the Waterloo station at 01:05.

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

    The first bus from Waterloo East in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is Canada Water - Hampstead Heath. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 09:04.

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

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

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