What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Tower Pier?

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Tower Pier is to line 343 bus which costs £1 - £6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Tower Pier?

The fastest way to get from The Shard to Tower Pier is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between The Shard and Tower Pier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hays Galleria and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between The Shard and Tower Pier?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from The Shard to Tower Pier?

The distance between The Shard and Tower Pier is 2933 feet.

How do I travel from The Shard to Tower Pier without a car?

The best way to get from The Shard to Tower Pier without a car is to ferry which takes 10 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from The Shard to Tower Pier?

The ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Tower Pier takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Tower Pier bus from?

The Shard to Tower Pier bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hays Galleria station.

Where does the The Shard to Tower Pier bus arrive?

The Shard to Tower Pier bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.

Where can I stay near Tower Pier?

There are 21935+ hotels available in Tower Pier.

The Shard to Tower Pier - 4 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and foot

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
10 min
Line 343 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hays Galleria to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
21 min
£1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Tower Piertaxi 5,250 ft
3 min
£13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Shard to Tower Pierwalk 4,400 ft
16 min

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Distance: 2,930 ft
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Tower Pier, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Tower Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Hays Galleria to Tower Gateway Station DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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