What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between The Shard and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tennis Street and arriving at Victoria Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct ferry between The Shard and Buckingham Palace?

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 Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Bridge Station station and arriving at Green Park station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from The Shard to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between The Shard and Buckingham Palace is 3 miles.

How do I travel from The Shard to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from The Shard to Buckingham Palace?

The subway from London Bridge Station to Green Park station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Buckingham Palace bus from?

The Shard to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Tennis Street station.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Buckingham Palace train from?

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

Where does the The Shard to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

The Shard to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Victoria Station.

Where does the The Shard to Buckingham Palace train arrive?

The Shard to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Green Park station.

Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

There are 21983+ hotels available in Buckingham Palace.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Green Park stationsubway Jubilee
20 min
£2–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tennis Street to Victoria Stationbus C10
1h 9m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Buckingham Palacetaxi 2.9 mi
10 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Shard to Buckingham Palacewalk 2.7 mi
52 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb1 / ...
40 min

The Shard to Buckingham Palace by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Buckingham Palace, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from London Bridge Station to Green Park station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–9 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Tennis Street to Victoria Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 53 min.

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