How to get from British Museum to Waterloo Station by tube?

By tube

Take one direct tube from British Museum to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the NORTHERN tube from Tottenham Court Road station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

21min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Tottenham Court Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Tottenham Court Road
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Waterloo
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from British Museum to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 188 bus from Museum Street (E) station to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

21min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 188188
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Museum Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Museum Street (E)
    ID E
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 188188
    Wait for bus
    188
    North Greenwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
    ID E
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from British Museum to Waterloo Station

The distance between British Museum, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 1.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from British Museum to Waterloo Station 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 British Museum

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is British Museum (OA).

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Russell Square
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Goodge Street

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • British Museum (OA)
  • British Museum (W)
  • Museum Street (C)

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station, Waterloo

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (F)
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from British Museum to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 188 bus from Museum Street (E) station to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

21min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 188188
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Museum Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Museum Street (E)
    ID E
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 188188
    Wait for bus
    188
    North Greenwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
    ID E
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 188.

  • Is there a direct tube between British Museum and Waterloo Station?

    Yes, there’s a direct tube going from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Waterloo Station in Waterloo in 21 min.

  • Which tube line goes from British Museum to Waterloo Station?

    The NORTHERN tube line goes from Tottenham Court Road station near British Museum in Bloomsbury to Nine Elms station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from British Museum to Waterloo Station by tube?

    The total travel time between British Museum in Bloomsbury and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by tube is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near British Museum to get to Waterloo Station?

    Get on the NORTHERN tube from the Tottenham Court Road station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between British Museum and Waterloo Station?

    Get off the tube at the Waterloo Station station, which is closest to Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • When is the first tube from British Museum to Waterloo Station?

    The first tube from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Northern. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 06:14.

  • When is the first bus from British Museum to Waterloo Station?

    The first bus from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Tottenham Court Road - North Greenwich. It leaves the Museum Street (E) stop at 06:06.

  • How much is the tube fare from British Museum to Waterloo Station?

    The ride from British Museum to Waterloo Station costs £2.70.

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