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

From Waterloo Station to Russell Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Waterloo Station to Russell Square in Bloomsbury: take the 68 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Russell Square Station (H) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The bus schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

20min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
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
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 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

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 16 min. The ride fare is £2.70. The bus schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

16min£2.70
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
    Mill Hill East
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    4 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
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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 2.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Russell Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Waterloo Station to Russell Square

To check the bus schedule from Waterloo Station to Russell Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo Station) and destination (Russell Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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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 16 min. The ride fare is £2.70. The bus schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

16min£2.70
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
    Mill Hill East
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    4 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line 68.

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

    The alternative route takes 16 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN, Tube line PICCADILLY.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Russell Square in Bloomsbury in 20 min.

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

    The 68 bus line goes from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Euston station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

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

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Russell Square in Bloomsbury by bus is about 20 min.

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

    Get on the 68 bus from the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

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

    Get off the bus at the Euston stop, which is closest to Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

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

    The last train from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 04:36.

  • 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 08:35.

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

    The ride from Waterloo Station to Russell Square costs £1.75.

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