The average train between Barbican Centre and The Shard takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 17 times per hour from Barbican Centre 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.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Barbican Centre and The Shard. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barbican Centre is at 11:21 AM which arrives into The Shard at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Barbican station and take an average of 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barbican Centre 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 train from Barbican Centre to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Barbican Centre station and arriving at The Shard station via Moorgate station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.
Barbican Centre to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barbican station.
Barbican Centre to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London Bridge Station.
Book your Barbican Centre to The Shard train tickets online with London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Barbican Centre and The Shard is 1.8 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a vehicle from Barbican Centre to The Shard via Barbican station, Moorgate station, and London Bridge Station in around 13 min.