What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The fastest way to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £60 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney Central and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane and arriving at Red Lion Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney Central and Russell Square?

No, there is no direct train from Hackney Central to Russell Square station. However, there are services departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at Holborn station via Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The distance between Hackney Central and Russell Square is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Hackney Central to Russell Square without a car?

The best way to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

It takes approximately 17 min to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney Central to Russell Square bus from?

Hackney Central to Russell Square bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane station.

Where do I catch the Hackney Central to Russell Square train from?

Hackney Central to Russell Square train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Where does the Hackney Central to Russell Square bus arrive?

Hackney Central to Russell Square bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Red Lion Square station.

Where does the Hackney Central to Russell Square train arrive?

Hackney Central to Russell Square train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Russell Square?

There are 20854+ hotels available in Russell Square.

Hackney Central to Russell Square - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Hackney Central to Russell Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Holborn stationCentral
17 min
£5–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Red Lion SquareN38 / ...
32 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Central to Russell Square4.3 mi
14 min
£60–80
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Central to Russell Square4.1 mi
1h 19m
Train, subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationMetropolitan / ...
19 min
£6–19

Hackney Central to Russell Square by train and subway

1344Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Hackney Central, England and Russell Square, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Hackney Downs/ Dalston Lane to Red Lion Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 32 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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