How to get from St Albans to Russell Square by Tube and train?

From St Albans to Russell Square by Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Russell Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £12.20.

40min£12.20
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From St Albans to Russell Square by train

Take one direct train from St Albans to Russell Square in Bloomsbury: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £9.50.

45min£9.50
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Russell Square
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Russell Square
    Walk to
    Russell Square
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Russell Square

The distance between St Albans, Bloomsbury and Russell Square, Bloomsbury is approximately 32.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Russell Square by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans

Public transport stations close to Russell Square, Bloomsbury

Russell Square is located at Russell Square, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is British Museum (OA).

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Euston Square
  • Holborn
  • Goodge Street

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

  • British Museum (OA)
  • Southampton Row (B)
  • Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)

Related Routes

From St Albans to Russell Square by train

Take one direct train from St Albans to Russell Square in Bloomsbury: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £9.50.

45min£9.50
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Russell Square
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Russell Square
    Walk to
    Russell Square
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Russell Square?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Russell Square?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Russell Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Russell Square?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London St Pancras International station near St Albans in London to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till St Pancras station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Russell Square by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between St Albans in London and Russell Square in Bloomsbury by train and Tube is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Russell Square?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London St Pancras International station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Russell Square?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras station, which is closest to Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first train from St Albans to Russell Square?

    The first train from St Albans in London to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is Thameslink. It leaves the St Albans City station at 07:39.

  • How much is the train fare from St Albans to Russell Square?

    The ride from St Albans to Russell Square costs £12.20.

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