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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe is to bus which costs £1 - £19 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Road and arriving at Smith Close. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo Station and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Eye Waterloo Pier and arriving at Greenland Surrey Quays Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo station station and arriving at Canada Water station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Rotherhithe is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £10.

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

The subway from Waterloo station to Canada Water station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Road station.

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

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Smith Close station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canada Water station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotherhithe?

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Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and ferry

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canada Water stationsubway Jubilee
8 min
£2–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Road to Smith Closebus N381 / ...
30 min
£1–19
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Greenland Surrey Quays Pierferry Rb6 / ...
49 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithetaxi 4.1 mi
13 min
£40–55
Line 188 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Surrey Quays Roadbus 188
31 min
£1–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to Rotherhithewalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Waterloo Station to Rotherhithe by subway

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Rotherhithe, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo station to Canada Water station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–10 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Road to Smith Close every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 15 minutes.

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