Russell Square Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Russell Square Station serves the Bloomsbury district, including the British Museum, University College London, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and numerous hotels. It is known for its historic lifts and classic station architecture.

Lines and Services

Piccadilly Line

• Services to Heathrow, Uxbridge, and Cockfosters
• Typical journey times:
  • Russell Square → King’s Cross St Pancras: ~2 minutes
  • Russell Square → Holborn: ~1 minute

Station Facilities

• Lifts only (no escalators)
• Ticket hall
• Shops and cafés nearby
• WiFi
• Help points

Accessibility

Russell Square Station is **not step‑free**. Access to platforms is via lifts or a long staircase.

Local Area

The station is ideally located for the British Museum, Russell Square Gardens, UCL, and the literary heart of Bloomsbury.