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

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Tower Hamlets is to line 343 bus which costs £1 - £6 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Shard to Tower Hamlets is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £10 - £12.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Bridge Station station and arriving at Tower Gateway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from The Shard to Tower Hamlets?

The distance between The Shard and Tower Hamlets is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Shard to Tower Hamlets without a car is to line 343 bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £6.

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

The line 343 bus from London Bridge Station to Tower Gateway takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

The Shard to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London Bridge Station.

Where does the The Shard to Tower Hamlets bus arrive?

The Shard to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tower Gateway station.

Where can I stay near Tower Hamlets?

There are 19782+ hotels available in Tower Hamlets.

The Shard to Tower Hamlets - 4 ways to travel via line 343 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from The Shard to Tower Hamlets by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 343 bus
best
1. Take the bus from London Bridge Station to Tower Gateway343
13 min
£1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Shard to Tower Hamlets1.4 mi
5 min
£10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Shard to Tower Hamlets1.3 mi
25 min
Line 343 bus via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Tower Gateway343
20 min
£1–8

The Shard to Tower Hamlets by foot and bus

1685Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from London Bridge Station to Tower Gateway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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