Stratford to Waterloo by tube

15 min, 1 change, via the Central, Waterloo & City lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Central line — 4 stops, 8 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Waterloo & City line — 1 stop, 4 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Stratford to Waterloo?
About 15 min by tube, with 1 change via the Central, Waterloo & City lines.
How many changes from Stratford to Waterloo?
1 change, via the Central, Waterloo & City lines.
Which line goes from Stratford to Waterloo?
The Central, Waterloo & City lines.
What zones are Stratford and Waterloo in?
Stratford is in Zone 2/3 and Waterloo is in Zone 1 — the journey spans Zones 2/3–1.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-09-08. Live service status is shown on the map.

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