How long does it take from Waterloo to Covent Garden by metro?

The journey from Waterloo to Covent Garden takes approximately 26 minutes by London Underground, covering 10.26 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Waterloo to Covent Garden?

The token fare from Waterloo to Covent Garden is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Waterloo for Covent Garden?

At Waterloo, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Stanmore. Look for the electronic board showing "Stanmore".

What is the last train from Waterloo to Covent Garden?

The last train from Waterloo towards Stanmore departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Covent Garden back towards Waterloo departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Waterloo to Covent Garden?

There are 5 stops between Waterloo and Covent Garden on the Jubilee Line. The stations are: Waterloo, Westminster, Green Park.

Waterloo To Covent Garden

ShortestShortest Route

Waterloo

Platform 2·underground·Jubilee LineTowards Stanmore

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Westminster

yellow interchangegreen interchange

+4.01 min

4.01 min · 1.93 km

Green Park

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.86 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Green Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · Piccadilly Line ·Platform 5 Towards Heathrow Terminals

+5 min

Green Park

aqua interchangegrey interchange

Platform 5·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Piccadilly Circus

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Leicester Square

+8.76 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Covent Garden

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.4 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

10.26 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Waterloo	05:00	23:00	Towards Stanmore
Covent Garden	05:00	23:00	Towards Waterloo

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹72

Auto

₹154

Cab

₹276

Estimates for 10.26 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Jubilee Line

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Jubilee Line

StanmoreStratford

Jubilee Line

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Jubilee Line

Departure station

Waterloo

underground

Waterloo, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Covent Garden

underground

Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access