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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to The Shard is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to The Shard is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Olympia and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington Olympia to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Kensington and arriving at Green Park Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Olympia and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Kensington station station and arriving at Monument station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Kensington Olympia to The Shard?

The distance between Kensington Olympia and The Shard is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £20.

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

The subway from West Kensington station to Monument station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Kensington Olympia to The Shard bus arrive?

Kensington Olympia to The Shard bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Green Park Station.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington Olympia to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington Olympia to The Shard is 7 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Kensington Olympia to The Shard.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21794+ hotels available in The Shard.

Kensington Olympia to The Shard - 6 ways to travel via subway, and line 9 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington Olympia to The Shard by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from West Kensington station to Monument stationsubway District
45 min
£5–20
Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington Olympia to The Shardcar 6.5 mi
22 min
£2–3
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington to Green Park Stationbus 9
45 min
£4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Olympia to The Shardtaxi 6.5 mi
22 min
£65–80
Bus via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross
1. Take the bus from Holland Road to Charing Crossbus N9
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to London Bridge Bus Stationbus N21 / ...
55 min
£3–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Barnabas Church to Victoria Stationbus C1
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Tennis Streetbus C10
1h 44m
£4

Kensington Olympia to The Shard by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from West Kensington station to Monument station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–20 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Kensington to Green Park Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 30 min.

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