What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to The Shard is to subway and train which costs £2 - £5 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to The Shard is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Aldgate East station to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Aldgate East station and arriving at London Bridge via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Aldgate East to The Shard?

The distance between Aldgate East and The Shard is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aldgate East to The Shard without a car is to subway and train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to The Shard?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Aldgate East to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to The Shard train from?

Aldgate East to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Aldgate East station.

Where does the Aldgate East to The Shard train arrive?

Aldgate East to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21977+ hotels available in The Shard.

Aldgate East to The Shard - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Aldgate East to The Shard by subway, train, taxi, or foot

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Cannon Street stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Cannon Street to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
13 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to The Shardtaxi 1.3 mi
4 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate East to The Shardwalk 1.3 mi
25 min

Aldgate East to The Shard by subway, train, and foot

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and The Shard, England?

There is no direct connection from Aldgate East to The Shard. However, you can take the subway to Cannon Street station, walk to London Cannon Street, take the train to London Bridge, then walk to The Shard. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to The Shard.

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