There are 5 ways to get from ExCeL London to Russell Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Custom House to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
30 min£7–8Line 188 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Drury Lane188
1h 54m£1–60Bus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury LaneN551
51 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Russell Square7.4 mi
22 min£35–50Drive 7.4 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Russell Square7.4 mi
22 min£2–3
ExCeL London to Russell Square by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Russell Square is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Aldwych / Drury Lane. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Custom House and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Russell Square is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £8.
The train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
ExCeL London to Russell Square bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to Russell Square train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Russell Square is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Russell Square, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Russell Square bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
ExCeL London to Russell Square train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Russell Square is 7 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from ExCeL London to Russell Square.
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