The average train between Big Ben and Russell Square takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from Big Ben to Russell Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Big Ben and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 9:47 AM which arrives into Russell Square at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Westminster station and take an average of 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Big Ben to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Big Ben station and arriving at Russell Square station via Russell Square station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 min.
Big Ben to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Green Park station.
Big Ben to Russell Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.
The distance between Big Ben and Russell Square is 2.3 km. The road distance is 4 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Green Park station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 8 min.