There are 8 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the subway from Bank station to Holborn stationsubway Central
29 min£3–8Line 473 bus, bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Stationbus 473
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to New Oxford Street / High Holbornbus N25 / ...
1h 11m£4–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Squaretaxi 8.7 mi
26 min£65–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Russell Square8.7 mi
26 minDrive 8.7 mi
- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Squarecar 8.7 mi
26 min£3Line 474 bus, train
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Custom House Stationbus 474
- Take the train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
32 min£7–20Train, line 8 bus
- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Drury Lanebus N242 / ...
41 min£4–5Train, line 133 bus
- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the bus from Bank Station / King William St to Drake Streetbus 133
42 min£4–5
London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £65 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at New Oxford Street / High Holborn via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square station. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Holborn station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Russell Square is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 29 min and costs £3 - £9.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Stratford Bus Station.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Russell Square, England?
You can take a bus from London City Airport to New Oxford Street / High Holborn via Stratford Bus Station in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Bank station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–5
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from London City Airport to Stratford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–24
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–24
Bus from London City Airport to Custom House Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–9
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–9
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to New Oxford Street / High Holborn
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from Bank Station / King William St to Drake Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Russell Square
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square is 9 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Russell Square.
There are 21932+ hotels available in Russell Square.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Russell Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











