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

The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to The Shard is to bus which costs £1 - £14 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Russell Square to The Shard is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Russell Square and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Procter Street and arriving at London Bridge Borough High St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Russell Square 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 Russell Square and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Russell Square to The Shard?

The distance between Russell Square and The Shard is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Russell Square to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The train from London St Pancras International to London Bridge takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Russell Square to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Procter Street station.

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

Russell Square to The Shard train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Russell Square to The Shard?

The best way to get from Russell Square to The Shard is to train which takes 14 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £14 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Russell Square to The Shard bus arrive?

Russell Square to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London Bridge Borough High St station.

Where does the Russell Square to The Shard train arrive?

Russell Square to The Shard train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Russell Square to The Shard by train, ferry, bus, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to London Bridgetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
14 min
£1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
23 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Procter Street to London Bridge Borough High Stbus 133
23 min
£1–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to The Shardtaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£29–35
Subway
1. Take the subway from Euston station to London Bridge Stationsubway Northern
14 min
£3–10
Subway via Green Park station
1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to Green Park Stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the subway from Green Park station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
19 min
£3–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Russell Square to The Shardwalk 2.6 mi
49 min

Russell Square to The Shard by train and foot

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and The Shard, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to London Bridge every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 17 min.

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