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How to get from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by Tube?

From Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

14min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Waterloo Station
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
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 243 bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane (S) station to Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Aldwych / Drury Lane (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldwych / Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)
    ID E
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station

The distance between Covent Garden and Waterloo Station is approximately 1.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station

To check the Tube schedule from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Covent Garden) and destination (Waterloo Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

From Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo: take the 243 bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane (S) station to Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Aldwych / Drury Lane (S)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldwych / Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)
    ID E
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The alternative route takes 11 minutes, using Bus line 243.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and Waterloo Station?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo in 14 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station by Tube?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden and Waterloo Station by Tube is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to Waterloo Station?

    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 Waterloo Station?

    Get off the Tube at the Nine Elms station, which is closest to Waterloo Station.

  • When is the first train from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The first train from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Southeastern. It leaves the Charing Cross station at 00:15.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Northern. It leaves the Leicester Square station at 00:12.

  • When is the last bus from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The last bus from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is the Waterloo - Wood Green line. It leaves the Aldwych / Drury Lane (S) stop at 07:54.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Waterloo Station costs £2.90.