The average train between Waterloo Station and Shortlands takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Shortlands. 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 Waterloo Station and Shortlands. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Shortlands at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle station and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Shortlands station via Shortlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Waterloo Station to Shortlands train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Elephant & Castle station.
Waterloo Station to Shortlands train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Shortlands station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Shortlands is 13.3 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 29 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day.