There are 5 ways to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mottingham to London Waterloo EastDartford - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Richmond (London)London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
1h 35m£14–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Charing CrossN21
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to The Green SchoolN9
3h 7m£4–68Line 161 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Royal Blackheath Golf Club to North Greenwich Station161
- Take the subway from Westminster station to Richmond stationDistrict
2h 15m£6–9Drive 18.8 mi
- Drive from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory18.8 mi
49 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory18.8 mi
49 min£60–75
Eltham Palace to King's Observatory by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at The Green School via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory. However, there are services departing from Mottingham and arriving at Richmond (London) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Eltham Palace and King's Observatory is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £14 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory, including transfers.
Eltham Palace to King's Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham Palace to King's Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Mottingham station.
The best way to get from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £70 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Eltham Palace, England and King's Observatory, England?
You can take a vehicle from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory via Mottingham, London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, and Richmond (London) in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory via Eltham Church / High Street, Charing Cross, and The Green School in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Mottingham to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Richmond (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Westminster station to Richmond station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
Bus from Royal Blackheath Golf Club to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–70
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–70
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Charing Cross to The Green School
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham Palace to King's Observatory bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
Eltham Palace to King's Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham Palace to King's Observatory is 19 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Eltham Palace to King's Observatory.
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