Waterloo to Old Street by tube

14 min, 1 change, via the Bakerloo & Northern lines.

Step by step

1. Ride the Bakerloo line — 2 stops, 4 min
2. Change platforms — 3 min
3. Ride the Northern line — 5 stops, 7 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Old Street?

About 14 min by tube, with 1 change via the Bakerloo & Northern lines.

How many changes from Waterloo to Old Street?

1 change, via the Bakerloo & Northern lines.

Which line goes from Waterloo to Old Street?

The Bakerloo & Northern lines.

What zones are Waterloo and Old Street in?

Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

• Waterloo station
• Old Street station
• Old Street to Waterloo

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