What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £27 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester Square Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Leicester Square Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Leicester Square Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

The distance between Leicester Square Station and The Shard is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester Square Station to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £1 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to The Shard bus from?

Leicester Square Station to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to The Shard train from?

Leicester Square Station to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

The best way to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Leicester Square Station to The Shard bus arrive?

Leicester Square Station to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at London Bridge Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester Square Station to The Shard train arrive?

Leicester Square Station to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester Square Station to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21993+ hotels available in The Shard.

Leicester Square Station to The Shard - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester Square Station to The Shard by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, train, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Waterloo Stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Waterloo station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
10 min
£2–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to London Bridge Bus Stationbus N343 / ...
22 min
£1–16
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
34 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester Square Station to The Shardtaxi 2.4 mi
8 min
£27–32
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
15 min
£1–2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Leicester Square Station to The Shardwalk 2.3 mi
43 min

Leicester Square Station to The Shard by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Leicester Square Station, Greater London, England and The Shard, England?

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to The Shard via Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, and London Bridge station in around 10 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to London Bridge Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–16 and the journey takes 15 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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