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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 22 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

22min£2.70
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
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    9 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Shard to Russell Square by Tube via JUBILEE and PICCADILLY

To get from The Shard to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the JUBILEE Tube from London Bridge station to Green Park station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Green Park station to Russell Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

24min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    ID 940GZZLULNB
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    7 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 5.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 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.

Public transport stations close to The Shard

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is London Bridge.

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge
  • Borough

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge
  • London Bridge Station (C)
  • London Bridge Station (D)

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier

Public transport stations close to Russell Square, Bloomsbury

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

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Holborn
  • Goodge Street
  • Russell Square

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

  • Russell Square (E)
  • Russell Square Station (H)
  • Russell Square (J)

Alternative route from The Shard to Russell Square by Tube via JUBILEE and PICCADILLY

To get from The Shard to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, take the JUBILEE Tube from London Bridge station to Green Park station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Green Park station to Russell Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

24min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - PICCADILLY
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    ID 940GZZLULNB
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stanmore
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Russell Square
    Ride to Tube station
    Russell Square
    7 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 22 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus 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 22 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 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 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 22 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 Barnet station, which is closest to Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • 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 Bus Station (B) stop at 09:15.

  • 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 01:10.

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

    The first Tube from The Shard in Borough to Russell Square in Bloomsbury is Circle. It leaves the Monument station at 01:31.

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

    The ride from The Shard to Russell Square costs £2.70.

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