What is the cheapest way to get from St James's Park to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from St James's Park to The Shard is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St James's Park to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from St James's Park to The Shard is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct ferry between St James's Park 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 St James's Park and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at London Bridge station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from St James's Park to The Shard?

The distance between St James's Park and The Shard is 2 miles.

How do I travel from St James's Park to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from St James's Park to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £6.

How long does it take to get from St James's Park to The Shard?

The subway from Westminster station to London Bridge station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the St James's Park to The Shard train from?

St James's Park to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Where does the St James's Park to The Shard train arrive?

St James's Park to The Shard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

How do I get a train ticket from St James's Park to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21979+ hotels available in The Shard.

St James's Park to The Shard - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from St James's Park to The Shard by subway, taxi, foot, train, or ferry

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
20 min
£1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St James's Park to The Shardtaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from St James's Park to The Shardwalk 2.4 mi
47 min
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
21 min
£1–2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
37 min

St James's Park to The Shard by foot and train

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between St James's Park, Greater London, England and The Shard, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to London Bridge station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min.

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