You might see Goodge Street on a map and think, “Hey, that’s close too!” It is. But it’s a 15-minute walk, and the route is a maze of side streets and construction zones. You’ll end up passing a kebab shop, a weird charity shop, and that one alley that smells like a forgotten bin. Not worth it. Stick with the big three.
Oh, and if someone tells you to use King’s Cross? They’re either joking or they want you to walk for 25 minutes. Sure, you’ll see the Harry Potter platform, but you’ll be late for your mummy viewing. Priorities, people.
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Your Game Plan
So, here’s the cheat sheet. Use Russell Square if you’re able-bodied and want to hop off and be there in a flash. Use Tottenham Court Road if you’re on the Central Line and fancy a scenic stroll past the Tottenham Court Road electronic shops. Use Holborn if you need lifts or you’re coming from the east. It’s that simple.
And don’t forget your Oyster card. Or your contactless card. Or even a good old-fashioned paper ticket if you’re feeling retro. The Tube doesn’t care about your nostalgia. It just wants your fare.
Now go. See the Rosetta Stone. Marvel at the Elgin Marbles. And when someone asks you which station you used, you can say, with total confidence, “Russell Square, obviously.” You’re a museum pro now. You’re welcome.
P.S. If you get lost, just follow the hordes of school children in matching uniforms. They know the way. They always know the way.
