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How to get from The Shard to Holborn by Tube and bus?

From The Shard to Holborn by Tube and bus

To get from The Shard to Holborn in Bloomsbury, take the 43 bus from London Bridge Station (C) station to Bank Station / King William Street (F) station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Bank station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

19min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Tube - CENTRAL
Leaves from London Bridge Station (C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (C)
    ID C
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Friern Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / King William Street (F)
    ID F
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Bank
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Holborn
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From The Shard to Holborn by bus and train

To get from The Shard to Holborn in Bloomsbury, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to City Thameslink station. Next, take the 8 bus from City Thameslink Station (HK) station to Holborn Station (K) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

22min£4.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 88
Walk to Holborn
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    City Thameslink
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Thameslink Station (HK)
    ID HK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (K)
    ID K
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    High Holborn
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Shard to Holborn

The distance between The Shard, Bloomsbury and Holborn, Bloomsbury is approximately 2.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Shard to Holborn by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to The Shard

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is London Bridge.

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge
  • Monument
  • Borough

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge Station (S)
  • London Bridge
  • London Bridge Bus Station

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower Pier

Public transport stations close to Holborn, Bloomsbury

Holborn is located at High Holborn, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Tottenham Court Road.

Tube stations close to Holborn:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Russell Square
  • Covent Garden

Bus stations close to Holborn:

  • Red Lion Street (A)
  • New Oxford Street / High Holborn (R)
  • Red Lion Square (J)

From The Shard to Holborn by bus and train

To get from The Shard to Holborn in Bloomsbury, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to City Thameslink station. Next, take the 8 bus from City Thameslink Station (HK) station to Holborn Station (K) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

22min£4.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 88
Walk to Holborn
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    City Thameslink
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Thameslink Station (HK)
    ID HK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holborn Station (K)
    ID K
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Holborn
    Walk to
    Holborn
    High Holborn
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Holborn?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line CENTRAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Shard to Holborn?

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Shard and Holborn?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Shard to Holborn?

    The 43 bus line goes from London Bridge Station (C) station near The Shard in Borough to Friern Barnet station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Friern Barnet station near Holborn in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Shard to Holborn by bus and Tube?

    The total travel time between The Shard in Borough and Holborn in Bloomsbury by bus and Tube is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Shard to get to Holborn?

    Get on the 43 bus from the London Bridge Station (C) stop near The Shard in Borough.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Shard and Holborn?

    Get off the bus at the Friern Barnet station, which is closest to Holborn in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first Tube from The Shard to Holborn?

    The first Tube from The Shard in Borough to Holborn in Bloomsbury is Central. It leaves the Bank station at 01:21.

  • When is the first train from The Shard to Holborn?

    The first train from The Shard in Borough to Holborn in Bloomsbury is Southeastern. It leaves the London Bridge station at 01:05.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Shard to Holborn?

    The ride from The Shard to Holborn costs £4.55.

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