Canary Wharf to Russell Square by tube

25 min, 2 changes, via the Elizabeth line, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly lines.

Step by step

  1. Change platforms — 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Elizabeth line line — 3 stops, 7 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Hammersmith & City line — 1 stop, 2 min
  6. Change platforms — 5 min
  7. Ride the Piccadilly line — 1 stop, 2 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Canary Wharf to Russell Square?
About 25 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Elizabeth line, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly lines.
How many changes from Canary Wharf to Russell Square?
2 changes, via the Elizabeth line, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly lines.
Which line goes from Canary Wharf to Russell Square?
The Elizabeth line, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly lines.
What zones are Canary Wharf and Russell Square in?
Canary Wharf is in Zone 2 and Russell Square is in Zone 1 — the journey spans Zones 2–1.

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

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