What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 9 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Royal Observatory via Trafalgar Square, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Royal Observatory is 400 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Elephant and Castle 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 12m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 56m
£28–78
Drive 371.7 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory371.7 mi
6h 56m
£93–135
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 54m
£91–289
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 2m
£75–326
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle 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 9m
£84–252
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 16m
£50–172
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
4h 13m
£59–171
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Hanover Street to Royal Observatory
4h 32m
£52–142
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 46m
£103–394

Elephant and Castle to Royal Observatory by bus and foot

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Distance: 397.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, 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 £22–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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