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London to Waterloo by bus

Waterloo lies 79 km (49 mi) north-east of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 97 km (60 mi) of road.

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LondonWaterloo
CountryCanadaCanada
Population422,324104,986
Elevation252 m (827 ft)325 m (1,066 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)

Where to book buses from London to Waterloo

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Staying in Waterloo

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Common questions

How far is Waterloo from London?

79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 97 km (60 mi).

How long does it take to get from London to Waterloo by bus?

About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between London and Waterloo?

No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.