What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Big Ben is to bus which costs £2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from The Shard to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between The Shard and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Bridge Station station and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between The Shard and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between The Shard and Big Ben?

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

How far is it from The Shard to Big Ben?

The distance between The Shard and Big Ben is 2 miles.

How do I travel from The Shard to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from The Shard to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £1 - £6.

How long does it take to get from The Shard to Big Ben?

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

Where do I catch the The Shard to Big Ben bus from?

The Shard to Big Ben bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from London Bridge Station.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Big Ben train from?

The Shard to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Bridge Station.

Where does the The Shard to Big Ben bus arrive?

The Shard to Big Ben bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where does the The Shard to Big Ben train arrive?

The Shard to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

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The Shard to Big Ben - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, ferry, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from The Shard to Big Ben by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
10 min
£1–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Bridge Station to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N381
18 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
25 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Big Bentaxi 2 mi
7 min
£23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Shard to Big Benwalk 1.9 mi
36 min

The Shard to Big Ben by foot and subway

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from London Bridge Station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from London Bridge Station to Westminster Station / Parliament Square hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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