What is the cheapest way to get from Tate Modern to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Tate Modern to The Shard is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tate Modern to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Tate Modern to The Shard is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Tate Modern and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lavington Street and arriving at London Bridge Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Tate Modern and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bankside Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Tate Modern to The Shard?

The distance between Tate Modern and The Shard is 5129 feet.

How do I travel from Tate Modern to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Tate Modern to The Shard without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Tate Modern to The Shard?

The bus from Lavington Street to London Bridge Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tate Modern to The Shard bus from?

Tate Modern to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Lavington Street station.

Where does the Tate Modern to The Shard bus arrive?

Tate Modern to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London Bridge Station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21940+ hotels available in The Shard.

Tate Modern to The Shard - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, foot, and ferry

How to get fromTate Modern to The Shard

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Tate Modern to The Shard by bus, taxi, foot, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lavington Street to London Bridge Stationbus N381 / ...
12 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tate Modern to The Shardtaxi 4,550 ft
3 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Tate Modern to The Shardwalk 3,840 ft
14 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bankside Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb6 / ...
14 min

Tate Modern to The Shard by foot and bus

1560Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tate Modern to The Shard.

Launch map view

Distance: 5,130 ft
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Tate Modern, England and The Shard, England?

Abellio London operates a bus from Lavington Street to London Bridge Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Bankside Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.