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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.

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.

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
    Sevenoaks
  • 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
    15 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.

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.

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
    Sevenoaks
  • 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
    15 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 last Tube from Waterloo East to British Library?

    The last Tube from Waterloo East in Waterloo to British Library in Somers Town is the Northern line. It leaves the Waterloo station at 03:22.

  • 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 08:06.

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

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

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

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