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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 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

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 20 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

20min£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
    30 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
    Arnos Grove
  • 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 2.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 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.

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:

  • Southwark
  • Lambeth North
  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

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

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 Southampton Row (B).

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Holborn
  • Euston Square
  • Russell Square

Train stations close to Russell Square:

  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

  • Southampton Row (B)
  • British Museum (U)
  • British Museum (W)

Related Routes

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 20 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

20min£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
    30 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
    Arnos Grove
  • 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 21 minutes, using Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus 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 21 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Hampstead Heath 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 21 min.

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

    Get on the 1 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 Hampstead Heath stop, 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 Thameslink. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 01:22.

  • 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 Tottenham Court Road - Old Coulsdon line. It leaves the Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) stop at 04:33.

  • 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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