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How to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square by Tube?

From Waterloo Station to Russell Square by Tube

To get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the NORTHERN Tube from Waterloo station to Leicester Square station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Leicester Square station to Russell Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

19min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waterloo Station to Russell Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Russell Square in Bloomsbury: take the 1 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Russell Square Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

21min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to Russell Square
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Square Station (H)
    ID H
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Russell Square
    Walk to
    Russell Square
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Station to Russell Square

The distance between Waterloo Station, Bloomsbury and Russell Square, Bloomsbury is approximately 3.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Russell Square by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Road (B).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Southwark
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Road (B)
  • London Waterloo
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Russell Square, Bloomsbury

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

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Holborn
  • Euston Square
  • Goodge Street

Train stations close to Russell Square:

  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

  • Bloomsbury Square (F)
  • British Museum (W)
  • Russell Square (D)

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From Waterloo Station to Russell Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Russell Square in Bloomsbury: take the 1 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Russell Square Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

21min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to Russell Square
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Square Station (H)
    ID H
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Russell Square
    Walk to
    Russell Square
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN, Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Barnet station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Barnet station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station to Russell Square by Tube?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Russell Square in Bloomsbury by Tube is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Waterloo Station to get to Russell Square?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

    Get off the Tube at the Barnet station, which is closest to Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first train from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The first train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is Southeastern. It leaves the Waterloo East station at 00:06.

  • When is the last bus from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The last bus from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is the Euston - West Norwood line. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 07:40.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

    The ride from Waterloo Station to Russell Square costs £2.90.

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