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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to The Shard is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to The Shard is to subway which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to The Shard. However, there are services departing from The Design Museum and arriving at Charing Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Kensington and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battersea Power Station Pier station and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Green Park station station and arriving at London Bridge station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Kensington to The Shard?

The distance between Kensington and The Shard is 3 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs £2 - £9.

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

The subway from Green Park station to London Bridge station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Kensington to The Shard bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from The Design Museum station.

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

Kensington to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Green Park station.

Where does the Kensington to The Shard bus arrive?

Kensington to The Shard bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Kensington to The Shard train arrive?

Kensington to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Kensington to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to The Shard is 6 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Kensington to The Shard.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21994+ hotels available in The Shard.

Kensington to The Shard - 7 ways to travel via subway, ferry, and line 9 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kensington to The Shard by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Green Park station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
9 min
£2–9
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
45 min
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Charing Crossbus N9 / ...
48 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to The Shardtaxi 5.5 mi
18 min
£55–70
Drive 5.5 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to The Shardcar 5.5 mi
18 min
£2
Subway via High Street Kensington station
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Westminster stationsubway Circle
2. Take the subway from Westminster station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
17 min
£4–17
Subway via High Street Kensington station #2
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Monument stationsubway Circle
29 min
£4–18

Kensington to The Shard by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Green Park station to London Bridge station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–9 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Battersea Power Station Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 39 min.

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