What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square is to subway which costs £2 - £3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station and arriving at Drury Lane. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Russell Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo station station and arriving at Goodge Street station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Russell Square is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Russell Square without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square?

The subway from Waterloo station to Goodge Street station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus from?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Russell Square train from?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Drury Lane station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Russell Square train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Goodge Street station.

Where can I stay near Russell Square?

There are 2759+ hotels available in Russell Square.

Waterloo Station to Russell Square - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Russell Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Goodge Street stationsubway Northern
7 min
£2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Drury Lanebus N1 / ...
10 min
£1–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Russell Squaretaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to Russell Squarewalk 1.6 mi
31 min
Subway via Leicester Square station
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Leicester Square stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
8 min
£3–4
Line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Baylis Road /Lambeth North Stn to Procter Streetbus 59
23 min
£3

Waterloo Station to Russell Square by bus

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Russell Square, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo station to Goodge Street station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to Drury Lane every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–9 and the journey takes 10 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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