How to get from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury: take the 188 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Drury Lane (S) 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 - 188188
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
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 - 188188
    Wait for bus
    188
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tube

Take one direct tube from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury: take the NORTHERN tube from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

17min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre

The distance between Waterloo Station, Bloomsbury and Shaftesbury Theatre, Bloomsbury is approximately 1.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre 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 Shaftesbury Theatre, Bloomsbury

Shaftesbury Theatre is located at High Holborn, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Tottenham Court Road.

Tube stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Covent Garden
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Shaftesbury Theatre:

  • Tottenham Court Road (T)
  • Tottenham Court Road Station (S)
  • Museum Street (C)

Related Routes

By tube

Take one direct tube from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury: take the NORTHERN tube from Waterloo station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

17min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shaftesbury Theatre
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury Theatre
    High Holborn
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 188.

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

    The alternative route takes 17 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Shaftesbury Theatre?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury in 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The 188 bus line goes from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road station near Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury.

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

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury by bus is about 15 min.

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

    Get on the 188 bus from the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

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

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

  • When is the first tube from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The first tube from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is Northern. It leaves the Waterloo station at 06:07.

  • When is the last train from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The last train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Waterloo East station at 01:27.

  • When is the last bus from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre?

    The last bus from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Shaftesbury Theatre in Bloomsbury is the Tottenham Court Road - North Greenwich line. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 01:45.

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

    The ride from Waterloo Station to Shaftesbury Theatre costs £1.75.

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