How to get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard in Borough, take the 68 bus from Russell Square Station (H) station to Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L) station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Euston Station station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

30min£4.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Russell Square Station (H)
    ID H
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Woburn Place / Euston Road (L)
    ID L
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Euston Station
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tube

To get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard in Borough, take the PICCADILLY tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

31min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Russell Square
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard

The distance between Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter, Borough and The Shard, Borough is approximately 4.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Borough – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter

Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter is located at Russell Square, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Row (B).

Tube stations close to Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter:

  • Russell Square
  • Euston Square
  • Tottenham Court Road

Train stations close to Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter:

  • Southampton Row (B)
  • Bedford Place (K)
  • Russell Square (D)

Public transport stations close to The Shard, Borough

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Borough and the nearest public transport station is London Bridge (M).

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge
  • Borough

Train stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge (M)
  • London Bridge (Y)
  • Union Street (G)

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower Pier

Related Routes

By tube

To get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard in Borough, take the PICCADILLY tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

31min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Russell Square
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter and The Shard?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The 68 bus line goes from Russell Square Station (H) station near Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury to Euston station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line till London Bridge station near The Shard in Borough.

  • How long does it take to travel from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury and The Shard in Borough by bus and tube is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to get to The Shard?

    Get on the 68 bus from the Russell Square Station (H) stop near Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter and The Shard?

    Get off the bus at the London Bridge station, which is closest to The Shard in Borough.

  • When is the last tube from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The last tube from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury to The Shard in Borough is the Hammersmith & City line. It leaves the Euston Square station at 01:21.

  • When is the last train from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The last train from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury to The Shard in Borough is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Charing Cross station at 01:40.

  • When is the first bus from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The first bus from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter in Bloomsbury to The Shard in Borough is Holborn - Streatham Station. It leaves the Procter Street (H) stop at 06:20.

  • How much is the bus fare from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard?

    The ride from Russell Square Cabmen's Shelter to The Shard costs £4.45.

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