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How to get fromBarbican Centre to The Shardby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Barbican Centre to The Shard by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway via Barbican station

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    1. Take the subway from Barbican station to Moorgate stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    2. Take the subway from Moorgate station to London Bridge Stationsubway subway Northern
    13 min
    £1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barbican Centre to The Shardtaxi taxi 1.7 mi
    6 min
    £20–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Barbican Centre to The Shardwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Moorgate station to London Bridge Stationsubway subway Northern
    14 min
    £1–4

  5. Line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Swan Alley to London Bridge Bus Stationbus bus 43
    21 min
    £2

Barbican Centre to The Shard by foot and subway

Calendar4223Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Barbican Centre, England and The Shard, England?

You can take a vehicle from Barbican Centre to The Shard via Barbican station, Moorgate station, and London Bridge Station in around 13 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Great Swan Alley to London Bridge Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 9 min.

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