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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bow is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bow is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Bow?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Bow station. However, there are services departing from London Eye and arriving at Bow Church Station via Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Bow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Bromley-by-Bow station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Bow?

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

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Bow without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £17.

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

The subway from Embankment station to Bromley-by-Bow station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Waterloo Station to Bow bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

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

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Bow bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Bow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Bow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Bow?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Bow is 6 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Bow.

Where can I stay near Bow?

There are 21487+ hotels available in Bow.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Bromley-by-Bow stationsubway District
30 min
£4–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Liverpool Street Stationbus A8
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Bow Church Stationbus A9
42 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Bowtaxi 5.6 mi
19 min
£30–40
Drive 5.6 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Bowcar 5.6 mi
19 min
£2
Line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Procter Street to Bow Churchbus 8
1h 12m
£4–11

Waterloo Station to Bow by foot and subway

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Duration: 30 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Bromley-by-Bow station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–17 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Eye to Bow Church Station via Liverpool Street Station in around 42 min.

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