How to get from Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 59 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station to Holborn Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

12min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Walk to Holborn
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
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (P)
    ID P
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 68

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 68 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Holborn Station (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Walk to Holborn
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
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (N)
    ID N
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Station to Holborn

The distance between Waterloo Station, Bloomsbury and Holborn, Bloomsbury is approximately 1.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 12 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A)
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (B)
  • London Waterloo

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Holborn, Bloomsbury

Holborn is located at Holborn, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Holborn Station (P).

Tube stations close to Holborn:

  • Holborn
  • Covent Garden
  • Chancery Lane

Bus stations close to Holborn:

  • Holborn Station (P)
  • Holborn Station (N)
  • Kingsway / Holborn Station (M)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 68

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 68 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Holborn Station (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Walk to Holborn
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
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (N)
    ID N
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 12 minutes, using Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 11 minutes, using Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Holborn?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Holborn in Bloomsbury in 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterloo Station to Holborn?

    The 59 bus line goes from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital station near Holborn in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Holborn in Bloomsbury by bus is about 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterloo Station to get to Holborn?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) stop near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterloo Station and Holborn?

    Get off the bus at the Holborn stop, which is closest to Holborn in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first bus from Waterloo Station to Holborn?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Waterloo Station to Holborn?

    The ride from Waterloo Station to Holborn costs £1.75.

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