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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Palace to The Shard is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington Palace to The Shard is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £50 - £65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington Palace to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Kensington Palace and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queensway station station and arriving at Bank station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Kensington Palace to The Shard?

The distance between Kensington Palace and The Shard is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington Palace to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £15.

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

The subway from Queensway station to Bank station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Kensington Palace to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kensington Palace to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington Palace to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington Palace to The Shard is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Kensington Palace to The Shard.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21916+ hotels available in The Shard.

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There are 5 ways to get from Kensington Palace to The Shard by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Queensway station to Bank stationsubway Central
37 min
£3–15
Drive 5.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington Palace to The Shardcar 5.1 mi
17 min
£2
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington Palace to Charing Crossbus N9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to London Bridge Bus Stationbus N21 / ...
1h 7m
£3–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Palace to The Shardtaxi 5.1 mi
17 min
£50–65
Line 452 bus, line 344 bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington Palace to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus 452
2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to London Bridge Borough High Stbus 344
1h 28m
£5–6

Kensington Palace to The Shard by foot and bus

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Queensway station to Bank station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–15 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kensington Palace to The Shard via Kensington Palace, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and London Bridge Bus Station in around 1h 7m.

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