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 31 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 Royal Oak Road and arriving at Red Lion Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 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 15 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 15 min and costs £5 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 15 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 Royal Oak Road 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

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Where can I stay near Russell Square?

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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 Streettrain Chingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Holborn stationsubway Central
15 min
£5–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Road to Red Lion Squarebus 38 / ...
31 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney Central to Russell Squaretaxi 4.3 mi
14 min
£60–80
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney Central to Russell Squarewalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m
Train, subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Streettrain Chingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Metropolitan / ...
19 min
£6–19

Hackney Central to Russell Square by bus

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Royal Oak Road to Red Lion Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 31 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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