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3About Russell Square
Russell Square occupies prime position in Bloomsbury, surrounded by Georgian architecture and serving the academic heart of London. Major approaches include the A1 via Euston Road from the north and the A4 through central London from Heathrow, though congestion charging applies. With over 11,750 EV charging points nearby and Russell Square station on the Piccadilly line, it's well-connected for both drivers and public transport users. The modern fountain at its centre replaced the original Victorian design in the 1980s.
Where is Russell Square on the map?
Russell Square is in England, at 51.522, -0.126 - about 1 km north-west of Holborn and Covent Garden.
How far is Russell Square from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Russell Square
- Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London250 kW
- Stirling Corner, London175 kW
- 1 Cambridge Heath Road, London150 kW
- 1 Willoughby Lane, London150 kW
- 1182-1202 High Road, London150 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Russell Square?
The closest airport to Russell Square is London Heathrow Airport, 30 km (about 44 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Luton Airport, London Gatwick Airport.
