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

The journey from Waterloo to Russell Square takes approximately 39 minutes by London Underground, covering 11.25 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Waterloo to Russell Square?

The token fare from Waterloo to Russell Square 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 Waterloo for Russell Square?

At Waterloo, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Stanmore. Look for the electronic board showing "Stanmore".

What is the last train from Waterloo to Russell Square?

The last train from Waterloo towards Stanmore departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Russell Square back towards Waterloo departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Waterloo to Russell Square?

There are 6 stops between Waterloo and Russell Square on the Jubilee Line. The stations are: Waterloo, Westminster, Green Park.

Waterloo To Russell Square

ShortestShortest Route

Waterloo

Platform 2·underground·Jubilee LineTowards Stanmore

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

Westminster

yellow interchangegreen interchange

+4.01 min

4.01 min · 1.93 km

Green Park

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.86 km

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

interchange Green Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · Victoria Line ·Platform 1 Towards Brixton

+5 min

Green Park

grey interchangeblue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Victoria LineTowards Brixton

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

Oxford Circus

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.5 km

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

interchange Oxford Circus — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Oxford Circus

aqua 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

Holborn

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.76 km

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

interchange Holborn — 5 min

Platform 1 · Piccadilly Line ·Platform 3 Towards Heathrow Terminals

+5 min

Holborn

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Russell Square

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.13 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

11.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Waterloo	05:00	23:00	Towards Stanmore
Russell Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Waterloo

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

1.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.70 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹78

Auto

₹166

Cab

₹298

Estimates for 11.25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Ealing BroadwayStratford

Jubilee Line

BrixtonWalthamstow Central

Jubilee Line

StanmoreStratford

Jubilee Line

Heathrow TerminalsCockfosters

Jubilee Line

Departure station

Waterloo

underground

Waterloo, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival 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