There are 6 ways to get from Lewisham to Russell Square by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewisham to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes / ...
19 min£2–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greenwich Church Street to Drury Lanebus N1 / ...
1h 8m£1–45Ferry
- Take the ferry from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
36 minBus via Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89 / ...
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Russell Square Stationbus 68
52 min£3–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lewisham to Russell Squaretaxi 7.4 mi
20 min£55–70Drive 7.4 mi
- Drive from Lewisham to Russell Squarecar 7.4 mi
20 min£2–3
Lewisham to Russell Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Russell Square is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Lewisham to Russell Square is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greenwich Church Street and arriving at Drury Lane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lewisham and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Lewisham and Russell Square is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lewisham to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £6.
The train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Lewisham to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Clock Tower station.
Lewisham to Russell Square train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lewisham station.
What companies run services between Lewisham, England and Russell Square, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 19 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier to Embankment Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Lewisham to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Russell Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–15
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–15
Bus from Greenwich Church Street to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Greenwich Church Street to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Russell Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Greenland Surrey Quays Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Lewisham to Russell Square is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus via Elephant & Castle / London Road, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 52 min.
Lewisham to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Lewisham to Russell Square train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewisham to Russell Square is 7 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lewisham to Russell Square.
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