Bus Waterloo Station to Russell Square from £1 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip overview

The average bus between Waterloo Station and Russell Square takes 11 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. The bus runs at least 17 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Russell Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Line 168 bus

Waterloo Station Tenison Way
Russell Square

13 min

£2

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Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus times

Buses run every five minutes between Waterloo Station and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 13:35 in the afternoon, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 16:55 which arrives into Russell Square at 17:09. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 11, 2021

London Buses

13:35 Waterloo Station

13:42 Waterloo Station

13:43 Waterloo Station

13:47 Waterloo Station

13:54 Waterloo Station

13:55 Waterloo Station

13:59 Waterloo Station

14:06 Waterloo Station

14:07 Waterloo Station

14:11 Waterloo Station

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to Russell Square? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Russell Square?

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Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station Tenison Way station and arriving at Russell Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

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How far is it from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

It is approximately 1 miles to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus from?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Waterloo Station Tenison Way.

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Where does the Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Russell Square station.

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Where can I stay near Russell Square?

There are 30601+ hotels available in Russell Square. Prices start at £75 per night.

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What companies run services between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

London Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Station Tenison Way to Russell Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min.

Bus operators

London Buses

Ave. Duration

13 min

Frequency

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price

£2

London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).