How to get from Kings Cross to South Bank by bus?

From Kings Cross to South Bank by bus

Take one direct bus from Kings Cross to South Bank in Waterloo: take the 63 bus from King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L) station to Blackfriars Station / South Entrance (D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

29min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6363
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L)
    ID L
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Honor Oak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackfriars Station / South Entrance (D)
    ID D
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kings Cross to South Bank by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Kings Cross to South Bank in Waterloo: take the CIRCLE Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

36min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kings Cross to South Bank

The distance between Kings Cross, Waterloo and South Bank, Waterloo is approximately 3.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kings Cross to South Bank by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kings Cross

Kings Cross is located at Pentonville Road, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville.

Bus stations close to Kings Cross:

  • Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pg), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pm), Pentonville

Public transport stations close to South Bank, Waterloo

South Bank is located at Upper Ground, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Blackfriars Station / South Entrance (D).

Tube stations close to South Bank:

  • Waterloo
  • Temple
  • Southwark

Train stations close to South Bank:

  • Blackfriars
  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to South Bank:

  • Blackfriars Station / South Entrance (D)
  • Kings Reach Building (SF)
  • Kings Reach Building (SE)

Related Routes

From Kings Cross to South Bank by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Kings Cross to South Bank in Waterloo: take the CIRCLE Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Blackfriars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

36min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 63.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kings Cross and South Bank?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kings Cross in Pentonville to South Bank in Waterloo in 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The 63 bus line goes from King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L) station near Kings Cross in Pentonville to Honor Oak station near South Bank in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kings Cross to South Bank by bus?

    The total travel time between Kings Cross in Pentonville and South Bank in Waterloo by bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kings Cross to get to South Bank?

    Get on the 63 bus from the King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L) stop near Kings Cross in Pentonville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kings Cross and South Bank?

    Get off the bus at the Honor Oak stop, which is closest to South Bank in Waterloo.

  • When is the first bus from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The first bus from Kings Cross in Pentonville to South Bank in Waterloo is King's Cross - Honor Oak. It leaves the King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L) stop at 09:11.

  • When is the first train from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The first train from Kings Cross in Pentonville to South Bank in Waterloo is Thameslink. It leaves the St Pancras station at 01:24.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kings Cross to South Bank?

    The ride from Kings Cross to South Bank costs £1.75.