There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art by bus, subway, taxi, towncar, foot or bike
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 9 bus via Green Park • 26 min
$6
Cheapest option
Line 9 bus • 35 min
$3
5 alternative options
Tube • 31 min
$3 - $4
Taxi • 7 min
$20 - $25
Uber • 7 min
$13 - $20
Walk • 1 h
Bikeshare • 22 min
What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Royal College of Art, England?
London Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Embankment Underground Station to Gloucester Road Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Green Park to Knightsbridge, Royal Albert Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Charing Cross, Bedford Street to Knightsbridge, Royal Albert Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bike from Concert Hall Approach 2, South Bank to Kensington Gore, Knightsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $20 - $25
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art?
The distance between Waterloo Station and Royal College of Art is 4 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art?
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art is to line 9 bus which costs £2 and takes 35 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art?
The quickest way to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £14 - £18.
Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Royal College of Art?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross, Bedford Street and arriving at Knightsbridge, Royal Albert Hall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art?
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Waterloo Station to Royal College of Art, including transfers.