The average bus between Staines-upon-Thames and The Shard takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Staines-upon-Thames 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 3 times a day between Staines-upon-Thames and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Staines-upon-Thames is at 11:35 PM which arrives into The Shard at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Hounslow West Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Staines-upon-Thames station and arriving at The Shard station via Hounslow West Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Staines-upon-Thames to The Shard bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Elmsleigh Bus Station.
Staines-upon-Thames to The Shard bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and The Shard is 30.2 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to The Shard via Hounslow West Station, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and London Bridge Bus Station in around 2h 32m.