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How to get fromRussell Square to Shaftesbury Avenueby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square to Shaftesbury Avenue by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to Leicester Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    9 min
    £1–4

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Dean Street / Chinatownbus bus 19 / ...
    10 min
    £1–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Shaftesbury Avenuetaxi taxi 4,580 ft
    2 min
    £11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Russell Square to Shaftesbury Avenuewalk walk 4,570 ft
    16 min

  5. Bus via Tottenham Court Road Station

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus bus 55 / ...
    14 min
    £1–2

Russell Square to Shaftesbury Avenue by bus and foot

Calendar7603Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 1.3 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Shaftesbury Avenue, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Russell Square station to Leicester Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Bloomsbury Square to Dean Street / Chinatown every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 5 minutes.

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