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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Waterloo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Waterloo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €127.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€199 Average price | €108 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Waterloo by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Waterloo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Waterloo
Travel to Waterloo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Waterloo.

There are 3 ways to get from London to Waterloo: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to Waterloo is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Waterloo:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from London to Waterloo costing on average $35 (€32).
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $48 (€43) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Waterloo is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 30 min on average.
Train takes 1 h 57 min on average.
The London to Waterloo distance is around 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Waterloo is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 24 flights a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Waterloo as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Waterloo:
The following travel companies offer services from London to Waterloo:
- Infobus can get you to Waterloo by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Infobus from London to Waterloo for $52 (€47) on Omio.
- Brussels Airlines can take you to Waterloo by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Brussels Airlines from London to Waterloo for $158 (€143).
- Eurostar can get you to Waterloo by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Eurostar from London to Waterloo for $48 (€43) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Waterloo with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Waterloo with.
- You can find 7 direct flights per day to take to Waterloo with.
- You can check for a direct train to Waterloo with with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Waterloo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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