The average bus between Ashford and The Shard takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ashford to The Shard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ashford and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 11:29 PM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into The Shard at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at The Bell and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ashford to The Shard? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at The Shard station via The Bell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Ashford to The Shard bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Convent Road station.
Ashford to The Shard bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
The distance between Ashford and The Shard is 26.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Convent Road to The Shard via The Bell, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and London Bridge Bus Station in around 2h 20m.