There are 5 ways to get from Poplar to Russell Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road StationElizabeth
12 min£7–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane15 / ...
43 min£1–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Russell Square5.4 mi
17 min£26–31Drive 5.4 mi
- Drive from Poplar to Russell Square5.4 mi
17 min£2Bus, line 8 bus
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Bethnal GreenD6
- Take the bus from Bethnal Green to Drury Lane8 / ...
55 min£6
Poplar to Russell Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Russell Square is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Russell Square is to train which takes 12 min and costs £7 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR station and arriving at Aldwych / Drury Lane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Poplar and Russell Square is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £7 - £8.
The train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Poplar to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR.
Poplar to Russell Square train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Russell Square is to train which takes 12 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £28 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Russell Square, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–28 and the journey takes 43 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Bethnal Green
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Bethnal Green to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £26–31
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
Poplar to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
Poplar to Russell Square train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Russell Square is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Poplar to Russell Square.
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