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

The cheapest way to get from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard is to line 381 bus which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Tower Bridge Quay and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boss Street and arriving at The Hop Exchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Tower Bridge Quay and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard?

The distance between Tower Bridge Quay and The Shard is 5092 feet.

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

The best way to get from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs .

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

The ferry from Tower Pier to London Bridge City Pier takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Boss Street station.

Where does the Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard bus arrive?

Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at The Hop Exchange station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21978+ hotels available in The Shard.

Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard - 5 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shard by ferry, taxi, foot, or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb6 / ...
20 min
Line 343 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tower Bridge to Union Streetbus 343
24 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shardtaxi 1.5 mi
5 min
£18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Tower Bridge Quay to The Shardwalk 4,800 ft
18 min
Line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from Boss Street to The Hop Exchangebus N381 / ...
21 min
£2

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Distance: 5,090 ft
Duration: 20 min

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

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Tower Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Boss Street to The Hop Exchange every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min.

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