What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 13h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory is to train and fly and line 9 bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Royal Observatory via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Basildon and Royal Observatory is 422 miles. The road distance is 383.7 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory without a car is to train via London which takes 6h and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Royal Observatory bus from?

Basildon to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory is to train via London which takes 6h and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Basildon to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Basildon to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 9:29 AM in Basildon and 10:29 AM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Basildon to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Royal Observatory is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Basildon to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Basildon to Royal Observatory - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h
£123–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
13h 2m
£43–87
Drive 381.5 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Royal Observatorycar 381.5 mi
6h 48m
£95–137
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 12m
£95–249
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 48m
£94–262
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
5h 4m
£95–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
5h 11m
£59–144
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
5h 5m
£59–157
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
5h 22m
£66–159
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 16m
£108–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Royal Observatorybus
6h 11m
£74–194

Basildon to Royal Observatory by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 419.3 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Royal Observatory via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Hanover Street in around 13h 2m.

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