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

The cheapest way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to line 38 bus and line 149 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hackney Baths and arriving at Aldgate. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at London Liverpool Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Hackney to The Shard?

The distance between Hackney and The Shard is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney to The Shard without a car is to train and line 47 bus which takes 29 min and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Hackney to The Shard, including transfers.

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

Hackney to The Shard bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hackney Baths station.

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

Hackney to The Shard train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Train or bus from Hackney to The Shard?

The best way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to line 38 bus and line 149 bus which takes 49 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Hackney to The Shard bus arrive?

Hackney to The Shard bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Dalston Junction Station.

Where does the Hackney to The Shard train arrive?

Hackney to The Shard train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21854+ hotels available in The Shard.

Hackney to The Shard - 7 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, and line 38 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hackney to The Shard by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 47 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Streettrain Chingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to London Bridge Stationbus 47
29 min
£12–22
Line 254 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Aldgatebus N253 / ...
52 min
£1–3
Line 38 bus, line 149 bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Dalston Junction Stationbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dalston Junction Station to London Bridge Bus Stationbus 149
49 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney to The Shardtaxi 4.4 mi
15 min
£65–80
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney to The Shardwalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Streettrain Chingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
29 min
£8–17
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Ponsford Street to King's Cross St. Pancras stationbus 30
57 min
£4–12

Hackney to The Shard by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 4.9 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and The Shard, England?

You can take a bus from Hackney Baths to The Shard via Dalston Junction Station and London Bridge Bus Station in around 49 min. Alternatively, London Overground operates a train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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