How to get from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station by bus?

From Old Street Station to Waterloo Station by bus

Take one direct bus from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 243 bus from Old Street Station (L) station to Waterloo Station / Mepham Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

27min£1.75
Bus - 243243
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Old Street Station (L)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Old Street Station
    Old Street
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Mepham Street
    ID KA
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station by bus via 76

Take one direct bus from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 76 bus from City Road / Leonard Street (M) station to Waterloo Station / York Road (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

32min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from City Road / Leonard Street (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Road / Leonard Street (M)
    ID M
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Waterloo, County Hall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / York Road (W)
    ID W
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station

The distance between Old Street Station, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 2.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station 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 Old Street Station

Old Street Station is located at Old Street, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Great Eastern Street (YA).

Tube stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Liverpool Street Underground
  • Moorgate

Train stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Old Street
  • Liverpool Street

Bus stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Great Eastern Street (YA)
  • Pitfield Street (M)
  • Old Street Roundabout (E)

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

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (E)
  • Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
  • Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (J)

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station by bus via 76

Take one direct bus from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 76 bus from City Road / Leonard Street (M) station to Waterloo Station / York Road (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

32min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from City Road / Leonard Street (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Road / Leonard Street (M)
    ID M
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Waterloo, County Hall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / York Road (W)
    ID W
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 243.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct bus between Old Street Station and Waterloo Station?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Waterloo Station in Waterloo in 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The 243 bus line goes from Waterloo station near Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Waterloo Station / Mepham Street station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station by bus?

    The total travel time between Old Street Station in Shoreditch and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Old Street Station to get to Waterloo Station?

    Get on the 243 bus from the Waterloo stop near Old Street Station in Shoreditch.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Old Street Station and Waterloo Station?

    Get off the bus at the Waterloo Station / Mepham Street stop, which is closest to Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • When is the first Tube from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The first Tube from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Waterloo & City. It leaves the Bank station at 01:26.

  • When is the first train from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The first train from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Thameslink. It leaves the Farringdon station at 05:56.

  • When is the last bus from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The last bus from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is the Waterloo - Wood Green line. It leaves the Old Street Station (L) stop at 08:29.

  • How much is the bus fare from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station?

    The ride from Old Street Station to Waterloo Station costs £1.75.

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