How to get from Watford to The Shard by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from Watford to The Shard in Borough, take the OVERGROUND train from Watford Junction station to Euston Station station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Euston Station station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is £10.50.

80min£10.50
Train - OVERGROUND
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Watford Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watford
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Euston Station
    53 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to The Shard
    Walk to
    The Shard
    St. Thomas Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tube

To get from Watford to The Shard in Borough, take the 142 bus from Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3) station to Stanmore (B) station. Next, take the JUBILEE tube from Stanmore station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is £5.25.

87min£5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 142142
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)
    ID 3
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Brent Cross, Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanmore (B)
    ID B
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stanmore
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    39 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 Watford to The Shard

The distance between Watford, Borough and The Shard, Borough is approximately 21.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford to The Shard by train 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 Watford

Watford is located at Watford, Borough and the nearest public transport station is Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Watford
  • Croxley

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
  • Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)
  • West Street, Watford

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 Bus Station.

Tube stations close to The Shard:

  • Borough
  • London Bridge

Train stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge

Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge Bus Station
  • London Bridge Bus Station (A)
  • London Bridge Bus Station (B)

River Bus stations close to The Shard:

  • London Bridge City Pier
  • Tower Pier

Related Routes

By bus and tube

To get from Watford to The Shard in Borough, take the 142 bus from Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3) station to Stanmore (B) station. Next, take the JUBILEE tube from Stanmore station to London Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is £5.25.

87min£5.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 142142
Tube - JUBILEE
Walk to The Shard
Leaves from Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)
    ID 3
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 142142
    Wait for bus
    142
    Brent Cross, Shopping Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stanmore (B)
    ID B
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stanmore
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    London Bridge
    39 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 Watford to The Shard?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 142, Bus line JUBILEE.

  • Is there a direct train between Watford and The Shard?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watford to The Shard?

    The OVERGROUND train line goes from London Euston station near Watford in London to Euston Station 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 Watford to The Shard by train and tube?

    The total travel time between Watford in London and The Shard in Borough by train and tube is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Watford to get to The Shard?

    Get on the OVERGROUND train from the London Euston station near Watford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Watford and The Shard?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Watford to The Shard?

    The ride from Watford to The Shard costs £10.50.

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