Meeting points › Oxford Circus and Waterloo
Halfway between Oxford Circus and Waterloo by Tube
Charing Cross is the fairest Tube station to meet between Oxford Circus and Waterloo: about 4 minutes from Oxford Circus and 3 minutes from Waterloo.
| From | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | Bakerloo line, direct | 4 min |
| Waterloo | Northern line, direct | 3 min |
For the shortest total journey, meet at Tottenham Court Rd (1 and 5 min). For the fewest changes, meet at Green Park.
Places right by the exit at Charing Cross
Open the plan for live opening hours and ratings near the station.
Other fair options
- Green Park · 2 min and 4 min
- Embankment · 5 min and 2 min
- Piccadilly Circus · 2 min and 5 min
Questions
Where should we meet if one of us is in Oxford Circus and the other in Waterloo?
Charing Cross is the fairest Tube station to meet between Oxford Circus and Waterloo: about 4 minutes from Oxford Circus and 3 minutes from Waterloo. It balances the two journeys so neither of you travels much longer than the other.
Can we start from a whole line instead of a station?
Yes. In the planner, pick a line and choose "Anywhere on the line". getaround.london then picks the stop on that line that gives the fairest meeting point.
How do you work out the times?
TfL timetable run times on the Tube, DLR and trams, distance-based estimates for the Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail, and 4 minutes for each change. They are estimates, not live times, and leave out walking to the station and waiting for a train.
Times last calculated 22 October 2026.