What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 9 bus which takes 3h 55m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Royal Observatory via Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Charing Cross and Royal Observatory is 397 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory without a car is to train via Chapel Street which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Royal Observatory bus from?

Charing Cross to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory is to train via Chapel Street which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 11:20 PM in Charing Cross and 12:20 AM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Royal Observatory is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Charing Cross to Royal Observatory - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Chapel Street
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£59–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 25m
£25–54
Drive 370.1 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatorycar 370.1 mi
6h 55m
£90–130
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
3h 55m
£86–229
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 26m
£49–205
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 3m
£84–253
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 14m
£53–141
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 17m
£50–139
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatorybus
4h 34m
£52–132
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
4h 49m
£93–237
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 28m
£69–357

Charing Cross to Royal Observatory by subway, train, foot, and bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–150 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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