How to Get to the Flat from London's Major Airports and King’s Cross Station
From Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Option 1: Underground
- Take the Piccadilly Line directly from Heathrow to Russell Square Station.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Cost: Around £6-£7 with an Oyster Card or contactless payment.
Option 2: Heathrow Express + Underground
- Take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington (15 minutes).
- From Paddington, take the Bakerloo Line to Oxford Circus, then change to the Central Line to Tottenham Court Road, and finally take the Northern Line to Russell Square.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cost: Heathrow Express: £25-£37 (depending on the ticket), plus £2.80-£5 for the Underground.
Option 3: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £60 and £90.
From Gatwick Airport (LGW):
Option 1: Train + Underground
- Take the Gatwick Express or a Thameslink train to London Victoria.
- From Victoria, take the Victoria Line to Green Park, then change to the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cost: Between £15 and £20 (Gatwick Express) or £10-£15 (Thameslink), plus £3-£6 for the Underground.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £80 and £100.
From Luton Airport (LTN):
Option 1: Train + Underground
- Take a Thameslink train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras.
- From St Pancras, take the Northern Line to Russell Square.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cost: Between £15 and £25 (Thameslink), plus £2.80-£5 for the Underground.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £70 and £90.
From London City Airport (LCY):
Option 1: DLR + Underground
- Take the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) to Bank Station.
- Change to the Northern Line to King’s Cross St Pancras, then take the Piccadilly Line to Russell Square.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cost: Around £5-£8.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £35 and £50.
From King’s Cross Station:
Option 1: Underground
- Take the Piccadilly Line directly to Russell Square.
- Duration: 5 minutes.
- Cost: £2.80-£3.50 with an Oyster Card or contactless payment.
Option 2: Walking
- It’s about a 15-minute walk to the flat. Exit King’s Cross Station and head south towards Euston Road, then follow the signs to Russell Square.
Option 3: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 10 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £10 and £15.
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