- Distance: 2.7 mi
- Duration: 35 min
The ferry between Big Ben and The Shard takes 35 min. The ferry runs, on average, once a week from Big Ben 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.
Ferries run on demand between Big Ben and The Shard. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min.
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No, there is no direct ferry from Big Ben to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Westminster Pier station and arriving at London Bridge City Pier station via London Bridge City Pier station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Big Ben and The Shard is 2.7 km.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Westminster Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 27 min.
