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

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.

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
    Rayners Lane
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 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
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube via PICCADILLY and JUBILEE

To get from Russell Square to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Green Park station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Green Park station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

21min£2.90
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - JUBILEE
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
    Rayners Lane
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    30 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, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 3.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Russell Square

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

Tube stations close to Russell Square:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Goodge Street
  • Euston Square

Train stations close to Russell Square:

  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to Russell Square:

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

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station, Waterloo

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo
  • Southwark
  • Lambeth North

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street (E)
  • Waterloo Station (V)

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

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Alternative route from Russell Square to Waterloo Station by Tube via PICCADILLY and JUBILEE

To get from Russell Square to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to Green Park station. Next, take the JUBILEE Tube from Green Park station to Waterloo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

21min£2.90
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - JUBILEE
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
    Rayners Lane
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Waterloo
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    30 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 18 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Tube line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 21 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Tube line JUBILEE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 18 min.

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

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Rayners Lane station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Leicester Square station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Leicester Square station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

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

    The total travel time between Russell Square in Bloomsbury and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by Tube is about 18 min.

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

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Rayners Lane 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 Leicester Square station, which is closest to Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • 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 03:32.

  • 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 08:04.

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

    The ride from Russell Square to Waterloo Station costs £2.90.

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