What is the cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Downing Street?

The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Downing Street is to bus which costs £1 - £8 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Russell Square to Downing Street?

The fastest way to get from Russell Square to Downing Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Russell Square and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Row and arriving at Whitehall / Trafalgar Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Russell Square and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Euston Square station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Russell Square to Downing Street?

The distance between Russell Square and Downing Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Russell Square to Downing Street without a car?

The best way to get from Russell Square to Downing Street without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Russell Square to Downing Street?

The bus from Southampton Row to Whitehall / Trafalgar Square takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Russell Square to Downing Street bus from?

Russell Square to Downing Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southampton Row station.

Where do I catch the Russell Square to Downing Street train from?

Russell Square to Downing Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Euston Square station.

Where does the Russell Square to Downing Street bus arrive?

Russell Square to Downing Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Russell Square to Downing Street train arrive?

Russell Square to Downing Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Downing Street?

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Russell Square to Downing Street - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Russell Square to Downing Street by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from Southampton Row to Whitehall / Trafalgar Squarebus N91 / ...
17 min
£1–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from Euston Square station to Westminster stationsubway Circle
31 min
£3–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Downing Streettaxi 1.5 mi
5 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Russell Square to Downing Streetwalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Russell Square to Downing Street by bus and foot

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What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Downing Street, Greater London, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Southampton Row to Whitehall / Trafalgar Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–8 and the journey takes 12 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Euston Square station to Westminster station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–10 and the journey takes 26 min.

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