The average train between Shortlands and Waterloo Station takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shortlands 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 30 minutes between Shortlands and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Shortlands is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Shortlands to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.
Shortlands to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.
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The distance between Shortlands and Waterloo Station is 13.3 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Shortlands to Elephant & Castle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 28 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day.