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How to get from Islington to The Shard by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Islington to The Shard in Borough, take the 56 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Station (G) station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Angel station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

24min£4.45
Bus - 5656
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Barts Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Station (G)
    ID G
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Angel
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tube via 341 and NORTHERN

To get from Islington to The Shard in Borough, take the 341 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Station (F) station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Angel station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

23min£4.45
Bus - 341341
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 341341
    Wait for bus
    341
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Station (F)
    ID F
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Angel
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Islington to The Shard

The distance between Islington, Borough and The Shard, Borough is approximately 2.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islington 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 Islington

Islington is located at Islington, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Cross Street (E).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

  • Essex Road
  • Highbury & Islington
  • Old Street

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Cross Street (E)
  • Packington Street (K)
  • Ecclesbourne Road (EK)

Public transport stations close to The Shard, Borough

The Shard is located at St. Thomas Street, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Union Street (G).

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • Borough
  • London Bridge

Train stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge

Bus stations close to The Shard:

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

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • Tower Pier
  • London Bridge City Pier

Alternative route by bus and tube via 341 and NORTHERN

To get from Islington to The Shard in Borough, take the 341 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Station (F) station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Angel station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

23min£4.45
Bus - 341341
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 341341
    Wait for bus
    341
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Station (F)
    ID F
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Angel
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Islington to The Shard?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Bus line 341, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Islington to The Shard?

    The 56 bus line goes from Barts Hospital station near Islington in London to Angel Station (G) 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 Islington to The Shard by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Islington in London and The Shard in Borough by bus and tube is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Barts Hospital stop near Islington in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Islington 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 Islington to The Shard?

    The last tube from Islington in London to The Shard in Borough is the Northern line. It leaves the Angel station at 00:41.

  • When is the last bus from Islington to The Shard?

    The last bus from Islington in London to The Shard in Borough is the Holloway, Nag's Head - Lewisham, Shopping Centre line. It leaves the Essex Road Station (ED) stop at 01:29.

  • When is the last train from Islington to The Shard?

    The last train from Islington in London to The Shard in Borough is the Great Northern line. It leaves the Essex Road station at 01:14.

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

    The ride from Islington to The Shard costs £4.45.

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