What is the cheapest way to get from Hackney to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to line 254 bus which costs £3 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackney to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £60 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Hackney and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The City Academy and arriving at Aldgate. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Hackney and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hackney Downs and arriving at London Liverpool Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Hackney to The Shard?

The distance between Hackney and The Shard is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackney to The Shard without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Hackney to The Shard?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Hackney to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackney to The Shard bus from?

Hackney to The Shard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Hackney Baths station.

Where do I catch the Hackney to The Shard train from?

Hackney to The Shard train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Downs station.

Train or bus from Hackney to The Shard?

The best way to get from Hackney to The Shard is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £15 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Hackney to The Shard bus arrive?

Hackney to The Shard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Shoreditch High Street Station.

Where does the Hackney to The Shard train arrive?

Hackney to The Shard train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 4315+ hotels available in The Shard.

Hackney to The Shard - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 7 ways to get from Hackney to The Shard by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The City Academy to Bethnal GreenN253 / ...
29 min
£5–14
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool StreetChingford - London Liverpool Street / ...
29 min
£3–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hackney to The Shard4.3 mi
15 min
£60–80
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hackney to The Shard4 mi
1h 17m
Line 242 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Shoreditch High Street StationN242 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shoreditch High Street Station to London Bridge Bus Station388 / ...
39 min
£6
Line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from The City Academy to Bunhill Row55 / ...
46 min
£5–6
Line 254 bus
1. Take the bus from The City Academy to AldgateN253 / ...
55 min
£3

Hackney to The Shard by bus, subway, and foot

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29 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and The Shard, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from The City Academy to Bethnal Green every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 19 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, London Overground operates a train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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There are 7 ways to get from Hackney to The Shard by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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What companies run services between Hackney, Greater London, England and The Shard, England?

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Train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Street

Train from Hackney Downs to London Liverpool Street

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