How to get from The Shard to Russell Square by Tube?

From The Shard to Russell Square by Tube

To get from The Shard to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the NORTHERN Tube from London Bridge station to King's Cross 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 23 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from The Shard may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

23min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    11 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Rayners Lane
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From The Shard to Russell Square by Tube and train

To get from The Shard to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge 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 27 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from The Shard may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

27min£2.90
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Northfields
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Shard to Russell Square

The distance between The Shard, Bloomsbury and Russell Square, Bloomsbury is approximately 6.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Shard to Russell Square by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from The Shard to Russell Square

To check the Tube schedule from The Shard to Russell Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Shard) and destination (Russell Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, 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 Tube schedules.

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From The Shard to Russell Square by Tube and train

To get from The Shard to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge 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 27 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from The Shard may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Russell Square on the Moovit app.

27min£2.90
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Northfields
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN, Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • Is there a direct Tube between The Shard and Russell Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from London Bridge station near The Shard in Borough to Edgware station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Edgware station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Shard to Russell Square by Tube?

    The total travel time between The Shard in Borough and Russell Square in Bloomsbury by Tube is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near The Shard to get to Russell Square?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the London Bridge station near The Shard in Borough.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between The Shard and Russell Square?

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

  • When is the first train from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The first train from The Shard in Borough to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is Southeastern. It leaves the London Bridge station at 00:26.

  • When is the first bus from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The first bus from The Shard in Borough to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is London Bridge - Archway. It leaves the London Bridge Station (D) stop at 08:10.

  • How much is the Tube fare from The Shard to Russell Square?

    The ride from The Shard to Russell Square costs £2.90.

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