The average train between Kings Cross and Waterloo East Station takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 16 times per hour from Kings Cross to Waterloo East Station. 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 5 minutes between Kings Cross and Waterloo East Station. The earliest departure is at 3:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Waterloo East Station at 6:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Waterloo East Station. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Waterloo East Station station via Green Park station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
Kings Cross to Waterloo East Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Kings Cross to Waterloo East Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Southwark station.
Book your Kings Cross to Waterloo East Station train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Kings Cross and Waterloo East Station is 2.9 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Southwark station via Green Park station in around 13 min.