What is the cheapest way to get from London Docklands to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from London Docklands to The Shard is to subway which costs £3 - £12 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London Docklands to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from London Docklands to The Shard is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct ferry between London Docklands and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Canary Wharf 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 London Docklands and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf 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 London Docklands to The Shard?

The distance between London Docklands and The Shard is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Docklands to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £12.

How long does it take to get from London Docklands to The Shard?

The subway from Canary Wharf station to London Bridge Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the London Docklands to The Shard train from?

London Docklands to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Canary Wharf station.

Where does the London Docklands to The Shard train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London Docklands to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21983+ hotels available in The Shard.

London Docklands to The Shard - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from London Docklands to The Shard by subway, taxi, foot, or ferry

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canary Wharf station to London Bridge Stationsubway Jubilee
15 min
£3–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London Docklands to The Shardtaxi 4 mi
12 min
£40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from London Docklands to The Shardwalk 3.7 mi
1h 11m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
34 min

London Docklands to The Shard by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Canary Wharf station to London Bridge Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–12 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min.

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