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 - £65 and takes 8h 57m.

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 24 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £260.

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 57m.

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 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 which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 57m.

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 5:57 AM in Charing Cross and 6:57 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 51m to drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2501+ 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
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 57m
£25–64
Drive 370.2 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Royal Observatory370.2 mi
6h 51m
£92–132
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
3h 45m
£85–256
Bus via Golders Green Station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 40m
£44–94
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 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 Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
3h 51m
£78–249
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 58m
£54–173
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 6m
£47–158
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 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 Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
4h 25m
£46–134
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 48m
£103–354
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 29m
£74–346

London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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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 15 minutes. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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