What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square is to subway which costs £2 - £3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £7 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross Road and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge Circus and arriving at Red Lion Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross Road and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester Square station station and arriving at Russell Square station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square?

The distance between Charing Cross Road and Russell Square is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square?

The subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross Road to Russell Square bus from?

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Cambridge Circus station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross Road to Russell Square train from?

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Leicester Square station.

Where does the Charing Cross Road to Russell Square bus arrive?

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Red Lion Square station.

Where does the Charing Cross Road to Russell Square train arrive?

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.

Where can I stay near Russell Square?

There are 20070+ hotels available in Russell Square.

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square stationPiccadilly
6 min
£2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Circus to Red Lion SquareN41 / ...
13 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square4,380 ft
2 min
£7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross Road to Russell Square4,400 ft
16 min

Charing Cross Road to Russell Square by foot and subway

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6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross Road, England and Russell Square, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Cambridge Circus to Red Lion Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 11 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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