What is the cheapest way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between National Portrait Gallery and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at London Bridge Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct ferry between National Portrait Gallery 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 National Portrait Gallery 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 National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

The distance between National Portrait Gallery and The Shard is 2 miles.

How do I travel from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

The train from London Charing Cross to London Bridge takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the National Portrait Gallery to The Shard bus from?

National Portrait Gallery to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the National Portrait Gallery to The Shard train from?

National Portrait Gallery to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

The best way to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £17 and takes 19 min.

Where does the National Portrait Gallery to The Shard bus arrive?

National Portrait Gallery to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at London Bridge Bus Station.

Where does the National Portrait Gallery to The Shard train arrive?

National Portrait Gallery to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

How do I get a train ticket from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21994+ hotels available in The Shard.

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There are 5 ways to get from National Portrait Gallery to The Shard by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
12 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to London Bridge Bus Stationbus N21 / ...
19 min
£1–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb6 / ...
31 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from National Portrait Gallery to The Shardtaxi 2.3 mi
8 min
£25–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from National Portrait Gallery to The Shardwalk 2.1 mi
40 min

National Portrait Gallery to The Shard by foot and train

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What companies run services between National Portrait Gallery, England and The Shard, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to London Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to London Bridge Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–17 and the journey takes 16 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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