There are 4 ways to get from Russell Square to Cockfosters by subway, bus, taxi or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Cockfosters is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h.
The quickest way to get from Russell Square to Cockfosters is to taxi which costs £30 - £40 and takes 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Russell Square and arriving at Oakwood, Freston Gardens. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Russell Square station station and arriving at Cockfosters station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Russell Square and Cockfosters is 9 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Russell Square to Cockfosters without a car is to subway which takes 34 min and costs £3 - £4.
The subway from Russell Square station to Cockfosters station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Russell Square to Cockfosters bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Russell Square station.
Russell Square to Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Russell Square station.
Russell Square to Cockfosters bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Oakwood, Freston Gardens station.
- Distance: 8.8 miles
- Duration: 34 min
What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Cockfosters, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a vehicle from Russell Square station to Cockfosters station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 - £4 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Russell Square to Oakwood, Freston Gardens every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h.
Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Russell Square station to Cockfosters station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3 - £4
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)
London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Russell Square to Oakwood, Freston Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
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- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £30 - £40
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
The Keen Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8875 4994
- Website
- thekeengroup.co.uk
Station Cars Surrey
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 5555
- Website
- stationcarsnetwork.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Ola UK
- Phone
- +44 77 8745 4870
- Website
- olacabs.com
MyLifyt London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 7005 0090
- Website
- mylifyt.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7253 5000
- Website
- dialacab.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
Celine Travel Ltd
- Phone
- +44 20 8050 3595
- Website
- celine-minicab.co.uk
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Russell Square to Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cockfosters station.
Yes, the driving distance between Russell Square to Cockfosters is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Russell Square to Cockfosters.
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