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How to get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station by Tube?

From South Kensington to Waterloo Station by Tube

To get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the DISTRICT Tube from South Kensington station to Embankment station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Embankment station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

18min£2.90
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Tower Hill
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    9 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Kennington
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Kensington to Waterloo Station by Tube via DISTRICT and JUBILEE

To get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the DISTRICT Tube from South Kensington station to Westminster station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Westminster station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

17min£2.90
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Westminster
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Kensington to Waterloo Station

The distance between South Kensington, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 5.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington 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 South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is South Kensington Station (T).

Tube stations close to South Kensington:

  • Gloucester Road
  • Knightsbridge
  • Sloane Square

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • South Kensington Station (T)
  • South Kensington Station (S)
  • South Kensington Station (E)

River Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Cadogan Pier

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:

  • Southwark
  • Waterloo
  • Lambeth North

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:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Alternative route from South Kensington to Waterloo Station by Tube via DISTRICT and JUBILEE

To get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the DISTRICT Tube from South Kensington station to Westminster station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Westminster station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

17min£2.90
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Westminster
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    1 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Tube line DISTRICT, Tube line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to Waterloo Station?

    The alternative route takes 17 minutes, using Tube line DISTRICT, Tube line JUBILEE.

  • Is there a direct Tube between South Kensington and Waterloo Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 18 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from South Kensington to Waterloo Station?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Tower Hill station near South Kensington in Kensington to Embankment station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Embankment station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Kensington to Waterloo Station by Tube?

    The total travel time between South Kensington in Kensington and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by Tube is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near South Kensington to get to Waterloo Station?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Tower Hill station near South Kensington in Kensington.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between South Kensington and Waterloo Station?

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

  • How much is the Tube fare from South Kensington to Waterloo Station?

    The ride from South Kensington to Waterloo Station costs £2.90.