Russell Square to Paddington by tube

20 min, 2 changes, via the Piccadilly & Circle lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Piccadilly line — 1 stop, 2 min
  2. Change platforms — 5 min
  3. Ride the Circle line — 4 stops, 8 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Circle line — 1 stop, 2 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Russell Square to Paddington?
About 20 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Piccadilly & Circle lines.
How many changes from Russell Square to Paddington?
2 changes, via the Piccadilly & Circle lines.
Which line goes from Russell Square to Paddington?
The Piccadilly & Circle lines.
What zones are Russell Square and Paddington in?
Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

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

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