How to get from London Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus?

From London Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus

Take one direct bus from London Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 59 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station to Procter Street (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

16min£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
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Procter Street (H)
    ID H
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    High Holborn
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from London Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus via 243

Take one direct bus from London Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 243 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station to Holborn Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

15min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
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
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Wood Green
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (P)
    ID P
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    High Holborn
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from London Waterloo Station to Holborn

The distance between London Waterloo Station, Bloomsbury and Holborn, Bloomsbury is approximately 2.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from London 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 London Waterloo Station

London Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is London Waterloo.

Tube stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • London Waterloo
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd
  • Baylis Road / Lower Marsh

River Bus stations close to London Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Holborn, Bloomsbury

Holborn is located at High Holborn, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Red Lion Square (J).

Tube stations close to Holborn:

  • Russell Square
  • Covent Garden
  • Holborn

Bus stations close to Holborn:

  • Red Lion Square (J)
  • Holborn Station (P)
  • Holborn Station (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route from London Waterloo Station to Holborn by bus via 243

Take one direct bus from London Waterloo Station to Holborn in Bloomsbury: take the 243 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J) station to Holborn Station (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

15min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
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
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Wood Green
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (P)
    ID P
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    High Holborn
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 243.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from London Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Holborn in Bloomsbury in 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from London Waterloo Station to Holborn?

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

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

    The total travel time between London Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Holborn in Bloomsbury by bus is about 16 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital stop, which is closest to Holborn in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the last bus from London Waterloo Station to Holborn?

    The last bus from London Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Holborn in Bloomsbury is the Euston - West Norwood line. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 08:51.

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

    The ride from London Waterloo Station to Holborn costs £1.75.

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