There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Russell Square by subway, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
36 min£2–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
51 min£1–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ilford to London12.2 mi
38 min£1Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barking to Russell Squaretaxi 11 mi
26 min£45–60Drive 11 mi
- Drive from Barking to Russell Squarecar 11 mi
26 min£3–4
Barking to Russell Square by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barking to Russell Square is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Barking to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Aldwych / Drury Lane. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Barking and Russell Square is 10 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Barking to Russell Square without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £2 - £5.
The subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Barking to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.
Barking to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Barking, England and Russell Square, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–55 and the journey takes 51 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 30 minutes.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ilford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
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More Questions & Answers
Barking to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Russell Square is 11 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Barking to Russell Square.
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There are 20656+ hotels available in Russell Square.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barking and Russell Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



