Not sure if this has come up yet..

But Russell Square Station is being refurbished over the next little while. this means the station will be closed over some weekends.

Not sure of all of the dates at this stage but the first closure is the weekend of the 14/15th June 2008.

This will affect anyone arriving at the Contiki basement or either the Imperial or Royal National Hotels.

Check with Underground staff for the best way to get to Russell Square from where you are travelling from.

Oh wow thank you for that information! I'm actually arriving in London on June 22nd and it would have been an unpleasant surprise for me if I arrived and didn't know that the station would be temporarily closed. Where did you find out that information, is there a site that states the dates it will be closed for refurbishment?

MicheleA,

Heres a Link with a Table of Tube station Closures

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/livetravelnews/realtime/tube/station-closures.pdf

The Russel Square station is on the Piccadily Line (blue)

Go to http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ For any Further Infomation Regarding Closures

Hope this Helps

Thanks heaps for this post Im arriving in London on Sat 28th June and as going to Rusell Sq hehe not anymore I think i will have o find another route to get to the Royal National. AArrgggg this has made my journey more exciting and easier haha NOT..... LOL...

This is fantastic information. It should be advised to Contiki travellers, as the station is closed various dates throughout the year.

Thanks for sharing.

Ok heres a quick list of Planned Station Closures at Russell Square. As per the TfL website.

Sat 14 Jun 08 Sun 15 Jun 08
Sat 28 Jun 08 Sun 29 Jun 08
Sat 09 Aug 08 Sun 10 Aug 08
Sat 23 Aug 08 Sun 24 Aug 08
Sat 30 Aug 08 Sun 31 Aug 08
Sat 06 Sep 08 Sun 07 Sep 08
Sat 13 Sep 08 Sun 14 Sep 08
Sat 27 Sep 08 Sun 28 Sep 08
Sat 04 Oct 08 Sun 05 Oct 08

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Originally posted by Rozzy:
Thanks heaps for this post Im arriving in London on Sat 28th June and as going to Rusell Sq hehe not anymore I think i will have o find another route to get to the Royal National. AArrgggg this has made my journey more exciting and easier haha NOT..... LOL...

They may offer Replacement Bus Services from Kings Cross.. but I wouldn't count on it.. have a look at this link for bus services to/from Russell Square Station http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/russellsquare-2222.pdf
Jump off the tube at Holborn and catch a bus from there.. or walk..

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Originally posted by Mr.Corbie:
Ok heres a quick list of Planned Station Closures at Russell Square. As per the TfL website.

Sat 14 Jun 08 Sun 15 Jun 08
Sat 28 Jun 08 Sun 29 Jun 08
Sat 09 Aug 08 Sun 10 Aug 08
Sat 23 Aug 08 Sun 24 Aug 08
Sat 30 Aug 08 Sun 31 Aug 08
Sat 06 Sep 08 Sun 07 Sep 08
Sat 13 Sep 08 Sun 14 Sep 08
Sat 27 Sep 08 Sun 28 Sep 08
Sat 04 Oct 08 Sun 05 Oct 08

It looks like they are closing on these particular weekends...which is understandable as it would be major disruption to locals and tourists if these closures were during the week.

hey guys,
you could get off at euston station (circle and hammersmith & city line) and walk to royal national. it's about 13 minutes of walking distance.

although... i guess if you have heavy/lotta luggage, walking that distance may seem long.

hope it helps.

oops forgot to post the link for the map:

http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/FILELOAD?Filename=JP10__4853F5BA0.pdf

Anyone know why know July closures?

Err.. I don't know how to read it! =(

I believe I received a ticket for the Underground, going from the Heathrow Airport to close to the Royal National Hotel..? It's dated for July 5th, 2008! Do i need to worry about closures? I have no clue how to read that list. lol

Hi All

Best plan of action is to get off at Holborn and walk. takes 5-10 mins depend on your speed of walking.

Good luck

ooh shazz9876,
that's a far better plan than my euston station plan.
thanks for the tip =)

cyphus,
i dont think you need to worry about russell square station being closed off during the time you're there.
as others have posted, there's no closure date for july 5th or anywhere around those dates.

have a good trip!