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

From Russell Square to The Shard by Tube

To get from Russell Square to The Shard in Borough, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

21min£2.70
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    London Bridge
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Russell Square to The Shard in Borough, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Green Park station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Green Park station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

23min£2.70
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    London Bridge
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Russell Square to The Shard

The distance between Russell Square, Borough and The Shard, Borough is approximately 6.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell Square to The Shard by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Borough – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Russell Square

Russell Square is located at Russell Square, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Russell Square (J).

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Goodge Street
  • Holborn

Train stations close to Russell Square:

  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

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

Public transport stations close to The Shard, Borough

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Hay's Galleria (H).

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • Borough
  • London Bridge

Train stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • Hay's Galleria (H)
  • Union Street (G)
  • Abbots Lane (J)

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower Pier

Related Routes

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

To get from Russell Square to The Shard in Borough, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Green Park station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Green Park station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

23min£2.70
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    London Bridge
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line JUBILEE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

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

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Cockfosters station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till King's Cross St. Pancras station near The Shard in Borough.

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

    The total travel time between Russell Square in Bloomsbury and The Shard in Borough by Tube is about 21 min.

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

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Cockfosters station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

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

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to The Shard in Borough.

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

    The first train from Russell Square in Bloomsbury to The Shard in Borough is Thameslink. It leaves the St Pancras station at 01:24.

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

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