How to get from Covent Garden to South Bank by Tube?

From Covent Garden to South Bank by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo: take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

22min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from Leicester Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Covent Garden to South Bank by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo: take the 139 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

19min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 139139
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    380 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N)
    ID N
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to South Bank

The distance between Covent Garden, Waterloo and South Bank, Waterloo is approximately 2.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to South Bank by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Savoy Street (U).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Leicester Square
  • Holborn

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Savoy Street (U)
  • Bedford Street (J)
  • Leicester Square Station (J)

Public transport stations close to South Bank, Waterloo

South Bank is located at Upper Ground, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N).

Tube stations close to South Bank:

  • Temple
  • Southwark

Train stations close to South Bank:

  • Blackfriars
  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to South Bank:

  • Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N)
  • Stamford Street (SD)
  • Blackfriars Station / South Entrance (D)

River Bus stations close to South Bank:

  • Festival Pier

Related Routes

From Covent Garden to South Bank by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo: take the 139 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

19min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 139139
Walk to South Bank
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    380 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (N)
    ID N
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Bank
    Walk to
    South Bank
    Upper Ground
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The alternative route takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 139.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and South Bank?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo in 22 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Leicester Square station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Nine Elms station near South Bank in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to South Bank by Tube?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in Covent Garden and South Bank in Waterloo by Tube is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to South Bank?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Leicester Square station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Covent Garden and South Bank?

    Get off the Tube at the Nine Elms station, which is closest to South Bank in Waterloo.

  • When is the first bus from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The first bus from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo is Waterloo - Golders Green. It leaves the Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) stop at 08:09.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to South Bank in Waterloo is Northern. It leaves the Leicester Square station at 00:13.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Covent Garden to South Bank?

    The ride from Covent Garden to South Bank costs £2.80.