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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Hackney is to bus which costs £4 - £12 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Hackney is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Hackney?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and arriving at Hackney Baths via Bloomsbury Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Hackney?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Homerton via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Hackney?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Hackney is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Hackney without a car is to bus via Bethnal Green which takes 31 min and costs £4 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Waterloo Station to Hackney, including transfers.

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

Waterloo Station to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.

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

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Hackney bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Hackney bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Procter Street station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Hackney train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Hackney?

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Where can I stay near Hackney?

There are 19706+ hotels available in Hackney.

Waterloo Station to Hackney - 6 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and foot

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Hackney by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Bethnal Green
best
1. Take the bus from Bethnal Green to Jack Dunning Estate106
31 min
£4–16
Subway
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Stratford stationJubilee
34 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Hackney5.8 mi
19 min
£80–100
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to Hackney5 mi
1h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Procter Street59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Hackney BathsN38 / ...
47 min
£5–12
Line 68 bus, line 253 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Euston Bus Station68
2. Take the bus from Euston Bus Station to Jack Dunning EstateN253 / ...
1h 17m

Waterloo Station to Hackney by subway and bus

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Bethnal Green to Jack Dunning Estate every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–12 and the journey takes 17 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo station to Stratford station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 22 min.

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