The average train between Old Street and Russell Square Station takes 11 min and the fastest train takes 9 min. The train runs at least 17 times per hour from Old Street to Russell Square Station. 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 Old Street and Russell Square Station. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Street is at 9:57 AM which arrives into Russell Square Station at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

11 min • 1 change

10 min • 1 change

10 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Old Street to Russell Square Station. However, there are services departing from Old Street station and arriving at Russell Square Station station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 min.
Old Street to Russell Square Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Old Street station.
Old Street to Russell Square Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.
Book your Old Street to Russell Square Station train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Old Street and Russell Square Station is 2.7 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a subway from Old Street station to Russell Square station via King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 6 min.