What is the cheapest way to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Bankside Pier and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lavington Street and arriving at London Bridge Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Bankside Pier and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bankside Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Bankside Pier to The Shard?

The distance between Bankside Pier and The Shard is 4635 feet.

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

The best way to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard?

The ferry from Bankside Pier to London Bridge City Pier takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bankside Pier to The Shard bus from?

Bankside Pier to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Lavington Street station.

Where does the Bankside Pier to The Shard bus arrive?

Bankside Pier to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London Bridge Station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21978+ hotels available in The Shard.

Bankside Pier to The Shard - 5 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, foot, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bankside Pier to The Shard by ferry, taxi, foot, or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb6 / ...
11 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lavington Street to London Bridge Stationbus N381 / ...
12 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bankside Pier to The Shardtaxi 4,010 ft
2 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Bankside Pier to The Shardwalk 3,280 ft
12 min
Bus via Mansion House
1. Take the bus from Mansion House to Hays Galleriabus N199
21 min
£2

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Distance: 4,640 ft
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Bankside Pier, England and The Shard, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Bankside Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Lavington Street to London Bridge Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.

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