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The Shard to Big Ben buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between The Shard and Big Ben takes 12 min and the fastest bus takes 11 min. The bus service runs several times per day from The Shard to Big Ben. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

The Shard to Big Ben bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between The Shard and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from The Shard is at 4:59 AM which arrives into Big Ben at 5:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Shard to Big Ben? 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.

Map of how to get from The Shard to Big Ben.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from London Bridge Station to Westminster Station / Parliament Square hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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