The average train between Waterloo Station and Upper Street takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Upper Street. 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 Waterloo Station and Upper Street. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 8:02 AM which arrives into Upper Street at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Upper Street. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Upper Street station via Euston station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
Waterloo Station to Upper Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo Station to Upper Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Highbury & Islington station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Upper Street train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Waterloo Station and Upper Street is 4.2 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Highbury & Islington station via Euston station in around 15 min.