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The Shard to British Library buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between The Shard and British Library takes 28 min and the fastest bus takes 19 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from The Shard to British Library. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

The Shard to British Library bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between The Shard and British Library. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from The Shard is at 11:50 PM which arrives into British Library at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Shard to British Library? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between The Shard, England and British Library, England?

Metroline Travel operates a bus from London Bridge Bus Station to King's Cross Stn / York Way every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 29 min.

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