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 - £75 and takes 8h 59m.

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 £90 - £290.

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 8h 59m.

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 3m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 3m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 8h 59m.

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.

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 51m to drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2421+ 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 WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 3m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 59m
£25–74
Drive 370.2 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory370.2 mi
6h 51m
£93–134
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
3h 55m
£91–289
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
7h 27m
£54–215
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 3m
£84–263
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 17m
£54–200
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 20m
£57–182
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 35m
£51–153
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 47m
£103–404
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 31m
£72–357

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

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £21–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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