What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station is to line 243 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and City Road Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station and arriving at Goswell Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and City Road Station?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to City Road Station station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Angel station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to City Road Station?

The distance between Waterloo Station and City Road Station is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to City Road Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to City Road Station train from?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to City Road Station bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to City Road Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Goswell Road station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to City Road Station train arrive?

Waterloo Station to City Road Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Bank station.

Where can I stay near City Road Station?

There are 21994+ hotels available in City Road Station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to City Road Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Bank stationsubway Waterloo & City
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Angel stationsubway Northern
13 min
£3–13
Line 243 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Goswell Roadbus 243
31 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to City Road Stationtaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£29–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to City Road Stationwalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Line 243 bus via St Luke's Music Edu Centre
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to St Luke's Music Edu Centrebus 243
31 min
£1–3

Waterloo Station to City Road Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Central Street via Bank station, Angel station, and Angel Islington / City Road in around 13 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Goswell Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 20 min.

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