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

The cheapest way to get from Tower Pier to The Shard is to line 343 bus which costs £1 - £6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tower Pier to The Shard is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £13 - £16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station station and arriving at London Bridge Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Tower Pier to The Shard?

The distance between Tower Pier and The Shard is 2930 feet.

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

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

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

The ferry from Tower Pier to London Bridge City Pier takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Tower Pier to The Shard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station.

Where does the Tower Pier to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21935+ hotels available in The Shard.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tower Pier 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 / ...
10 min
Line 343 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to London Bridge Stationbus 343
22 min
£1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tower Pier to The Shardtaxi 5,050 ft
3 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Tower Pier to The Shardwalk 4,400 ft
16 min

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Distance: 2,930 ft
Duration: 10 min

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

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Tower Pier to London Bridge City Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to London Bridge Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 11 min.

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