Russell Square To Piccadilly Circus
ShortestShortest Route
Russell Square
Platform 2·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Holborn
+4.37 minred interchange
4.37 min · 2.13 km
Covent Garden
+8.76 min4.39 min · 2.14 km
Leicester Square
+13.13 min4.37 min · 2.13 km
Piccadilly Circus
Arrive Platform 2·underground8.53 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
18 min
Total time
4
stops
8.53 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Square | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Piccadilly Circus | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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
₹3.4
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹3
Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹2.7
Save ₹0.6999999999999997 per ride
Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
1.15 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.53 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~34 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹3.4
Bike
₹62
Auto
₹132
Cab
₹238
Estimates for 8.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Russell Square
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
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access