What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to The Shard is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Acton to The Shard is to train and subway which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bank Station / Cornhill via Tottenham Court Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Acton and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Acton Town station station and arriving at Monument station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Acton to The Shard?

The distance between Acton and The Shard is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to The Shard without a car is to train and subway which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Acton to The Shard?

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Acton to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to The Shard bus from?

Acton to The Shard bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Acton to The Shard train from?

Acton to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Acton Main Line station.

Where does the Acton to The Shard bus arrive?

Acton to The Shard bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.

Where does the Acton to The Shard train arrive?

Acton to The Shard train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bond Street Station.

Can I drive from Acton to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to The Shard is 10 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Acton to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Acton to The Shard?

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There are 5 ways to get from Acton to The Shard by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Acton Main Line to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
25 min
£6–10
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Acton to The Shardcar 9.8 mi
29 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus N207
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Bank Station / Cornhillbus N25 / ...
1h 17m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Acton to The Shardtaxi 9.8 mi
29 min
£130–160
Subway
1. Take the subway from Acton Town station to Monument stationsubway District
45 min
£6

Acton to The Shard by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Acton, England and The Shard, England?

You can take a bus from King Street to The Shard via Tottenham Court Road Station and Bank Station / Cornhill in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Acton Town station to Monument station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 36 min.

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