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

From Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube and bus

To get from Russell Square to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Holborn station. Next, take the 243 bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) station to Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £4.65. The Tube and bus schedule from Russell Square may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

15min£4.65
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 243243
Walk to Waterloo Station
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
    Northfields
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kingsway / Holborn Station (M)
    ID M
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)
    ID E
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube

To get from Russell Square to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Leicester Square station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube and bus schedule from Russell Square may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

18min£2.90
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Waterloo Station
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
    Northfields
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Russell Square to Waterloo Station

The distance between Russell Square and Waterloo Station is approximately 2.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube And Bus schedule from Russell Square to Waterloo Station

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

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From Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube

To get from Russell Square to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Leicester Square station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Leicester Square station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube and bus schedule from Russell Square may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and bus schedule to Waterloo Station on the Moovit app.

18min£2.90
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Waterloo Station
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
    Northfields
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Bus line 243.

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

    The alternative route takes 18 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 15 min.

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

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Holborn station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) station near Waterloo Station.

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

    The total travel time between Russell Square and Waterloo Station by Tube and bus is about 15 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the Tube at the Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) stop, which is closest to Waterloo Station.

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

    The last train from Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is the Thameslink line. It leaves the St Pancras station at 04:32.

  • When is the first bus from Russell Square to Waterloo Station?

    The first bus from Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Waterloo Station in Waterloo is Canada Water - Hampstead Heath. It leaves the Russell Square Station (J) stop at 09:10.

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

    The ride from Russell Square to Waterloo Station costs £4.65.

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