What is the cheapest way to get from Bow to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bow to Waterloo Station is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bow to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Bow to Waterloo Station is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bow and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Bow to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Bow Church and arriving at Waterloo Station/Mepham Street via Kingsway / Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Bow and Waterloo Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bromley-by-Bow station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Bow to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Bow and Waterloo Station is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bow to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Bow to Waterloo Station without a car is to subway which takes 32 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Bow to Waterloo Station?

The subway from Bromley-by-Bow station to Embankment station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Bow to Waterloo Station bus from?

Bow to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Bow Church station.

Where do I catch the Bow to Waterloo Station train from?

Bow to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bromley-by-Bow station.

Where does the Bow to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

Bow to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.

Where does the Bow to Waterloo Station train arrive?

Bow to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Can I drive from Bow to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Bow to Waterloo Station is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Bow to Waterloo Station.

Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 20699+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

Bow to Waterloo Station - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and line 243 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bow to Waterloo Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Bromley-by-Bow station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
32 min
£2–4
Bus, line 243 bus
1. Take the bus from Bow Church to High Holbornbus N25
2. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Waterloo Station/Mepham Streetbus 243
37 min
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bow to Waterloo Stationtaxi 5.6 mi
18 min
£30–40
Drive 5.6 mi
1. Drive from Bow to Waterloo Stationcar 5.6 mi
18 min
£2
Line 188 bus
1. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus 188
1h 34m
£3–66

Bow to Waterloo Station by bus

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Distance: 5.6 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Bow, Greater London, England and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Bromley-by-Bow station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bow Church to Waterloo Station/Mepham Street via High Holborn and Kingsway / Holborn Station in around 37 min.

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