Russell Square Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · Piccadilly
Live departures from Russell Square Station
Piccadilly line departures
Part ClosureLive line status at Russell Square Station
Reliability at Russell Square Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Piccadilly at 56.6%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Russell Square Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Russell Square Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Piccadilly
Stations near Russell Square Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Russell Square Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Russell Square Station's platforms sit on average 33 metres below the main entrance, putting it among the deepest stations on the London Underground. Individual platforms can vary.
About Russell Square Station
Station overview
Location
WC1N 1LJAccessibility
Russell Square Station is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide. Access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Euston Square (10 min walk).
For platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Russell Square Station.
Check TfL's accessibility guide before travelling. Get free step-free disruption alerts for elsewhere on the network.
Identifier
940GZZLURSQData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Russell Square guide
Common questions about Russell Square Station
What fare zone is Russell Square in?
Russell Square is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Russell Square?
Russell Square Station is served by the Piccadilly line. Current status: Piccadilly (Part Closure). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Russell Square?
Russell Square is at Bernard St, London, WC1N 1LJ. See the About section for full location details.
Is Russell Square step-free?
No. Russell Square is not listed on TfL's step-free Tube guide - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Euston Square (10 min walk). Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.
Does Russell Square have Night Tube?
Yes - the Piccadilly line runs through Russell Square on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.
Which stations are near Russell Square?
The closest alternative stations to Russell Square are Holborn (8 min walk), Euston (9 min walk), Goodge Street (9 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Russell Square open now?
Disruption reported at Russell Square right now. PICCADILLY LINE: Saturday 27 June, from 0430 and all day Sunday 28 June, no service between Kings Cross St Pancras and Northfields / Uxbridge. Use METROPOLITAN LINE services between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge. Replacement buses operate. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has Russell Square had delays recently?
Lines through Russell Square have logged 50 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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