How long does it take from Russell Square to Brixton by metro?

The journey from Russell Square to Brixton takes approximately 42 minutes by London Underground, covering 14.89 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Russell Square to Brixton?

The token fare from Russell Square to Brixton is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Russell Square for Brixton?

At Russell Square, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Heathrow Terminals. Look for the electronic board showing "Heathrow Terminals".

What is the last train from Russell Square to Brixton?

The last train from Russell Square towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Brixton back towards Russell Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Russell Square to Brixton?

There are 9 stops between Russell Square and Brixton on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Russell Square, Holborn.

Russell Square To Brixton

ShortestShortest Route

Russell Square

Platform 2·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Holborn

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.13 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Holborn — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Holborn

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Tottenham Court Road

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Oxford Circus

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.76 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Oxford Circus — 5 min

Platform 1 · Victoria Line ·Platform 3 Towards Brixton

+5 min

Oxford Circus

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Victoria LineTowards Brixton

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Green Park

grey interchangeblue interchange

+3.23 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Victoria

yellow interchangegreen interchange

+6.46 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Vauxhall

+12.92 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Stockwell

+16.15 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Brixton

Arrive Platform 1·underground9 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

14.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Russell Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Brixton	05:00	00:30	Towards Russell Square

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.01 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.92 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~60 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹100

Auto

₹208

Cab

₹378

Estimates for 14.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Ealing BroadwayStratford

Piccadilly Line

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Piccadilly Line

Heathrow TerminalsCockfosters

Piccadilly Line

Departure station

Russell Square

underground

Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Brixton

underground

Brixton, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Brixton exit 1· Brixton Market♿

Brixton exit 2· Brixton Market♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access