The average train between Islington and Waterloo Station takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 17 times per hour from Islington to Waterloo Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Islington and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 6:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Islington is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 9:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

20 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Islington to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Islington station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via Euston station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
Islington to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Angel station.
Islington to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Waterloo Station.
The distance between Islington and Waterloo Station is 3.7 km. The road distance is 5 km.
You can take a subway from Angel station to Waterloo Station via Euston station in around 13 min.