Stratford to Russell Square by tube

19 min, 1 change, via the Central & Piccadilly lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Central line — 7 stops, 14 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Piccadilly line — 1 stop, 2 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Stratford to Russell Square?
About 19 min by tube, with 1 change via the Central & Piccadilly lines.
How many changes from Stratford to Russell Square?
1 change, via the Central & Piccadilly lines.
Which line goes from Stratford to Russell Square?
The Central & Piccadilly lines.
What zones are Stratford and Russell Square in?
Stratford is in Zone 2/3 and Russell Square is in Zone 1 — the journey spans Zones 2/3–1.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-09-08. Live service status is shown on the map.

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