Elephant & Castle to Russell Square by tube

16 min, 1 change, via the Bakerloo & Piccadilly lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Bakerloo line — 5 stops, 7 min
  2. Change platforms — 5 min
  3. Ride the Piccadilly line — 4 stops, 4 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Elephant & Castle to Russell Square?
About 16 min by tube, with 1 change via the Bakerloo & Piccadilly lines.
How many changes from Elephant & Castle to Russell Square?
1 change, via the Bakerloo & Piccadilly lines.
Which line goes from Elephant & Castle to Russell Square?
The Bakerloo & Piccadilly lines.
What zones are Elephant & Castle and Russell Square in?
Elephant & Castle is in Zone 1/2 and Russell Square is in Zone 1 — the journey spans Zones 1/2–1.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

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