Waterloo to Russell Square by tube

17 min, 2 changes, via the Bakerloo, Northern, Piccadilly lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Bakerloo line — 2 stops, 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Northern line — 1 stop, 2 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Piccadilly line — 3 stops, 6 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Russell Square?
About 17 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Bakerloo, Northern, Piccadilly lines.
How many changes from Waterloo to Russell Square?
2 changes, via the Bakerloo, Northern, Piccadilly lines.
Which line goes from Waterloo to Russell Square?
The Bakerloo, Northern, Piccadilly lines.
What zones are Waterloo and Russell Square 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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