There are 7 ways to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia) by bus, subway, taxi, car, towncar or bike
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 9 bus • 38 min
$6 - $7
Cheapest option
Tube • 48 min
$3 - $5
5 alternative options
Line 9 bus via London Charing Cross • 47 min
$9 - $11
Taxi • 15 min
$30 - $45
Drive • 15 min
$1 - $2
Uber • 15 min
$18 - $25
Bikeshare • 44 min
What companies run services between The Shard, England and Kensington (Olympia), England?
London Buses operates a bus from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia) every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min.
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Cannon Street Underground Station to West Kensington Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Green Park to Kensington (Olympia) Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square to Kensington (Olympia) Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
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- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bike from Duke Street Hill, London Bridge to Warwick Road, Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia)?
The distance between The Shard and Kensington (Olympia) is 8 km. The road distance is 10 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia)?
The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia) is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.
What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia)?
The quickest way to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £24 - £29.
How long does it take to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia)?
It takes approximately 38 min to get from The Shard to Kensington (Olympia), including transfers.