What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £21 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at London Bridge Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterloo Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Eye Waterloo Pier and arriving at London Bridge City Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo station station and arriving at London Bridge station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

The distance between Waterloo Station and The Shard is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

The subway from Waterloo station to London Bridge station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to The Shard bus from?

Waterloo Station to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to The Shard train from?

Waterloo Station to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can line 381 bus, which costs £2 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Waterloo Station to The Shard bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to The Shard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London Bridge Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to The Shard train arrive?

Waterloo Station to The Shard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at London Bridge station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21953+ hotels available in The Shard.

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There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo Station to The Shard by subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to London Bridge stationsubway Jubilee
6 min
£1–4
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
8 min
£1–2
Line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station to London Bridge Stationbus 381 / ...
15 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb6 / ...
37 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Road to London Bridge Stationbus N381 / ...
17 min
£1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to The Shardtaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£21–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to The Shardwalk 1.4 mi
26 min

Waterloo Station to The Shard by foot and train

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and The Shard, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo station to London Bridge station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Station to London Bridge Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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