What is the cheapest way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory is to line 161 bus and fly and line 24 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham Palace and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue and arriving at Royal Observatory via London Victoria and Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Eltham Palace and Royal Observatory is 407 miles. The road distance is 386 miles.

How do I travel from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory bus from?

Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Eltham Palace and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Eltham Palace. It is currently 10:59 PM in Eltham Palace and 11:59 PM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2445+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£81–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 23m
£31–82
Drive 383.8 mi
1. Drive from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory383.8 mi
6h 56m
£97–140
Line 161 bus to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Blackheath Golf Club to Woolwich Arsenal Station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
3h 52m
£85–285
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 47m
£51–103
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Mottingham to London Charing Cross
2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
4h 40m
£85–267
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Mottingham to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
4h 37m
£58–172
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Mottingham to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
4h 48m
£49–172
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Cannon Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Watertoun Road
5h 4m
£51–159
Line 161 bus to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Blackheath Golf Club to Woolwich Arsenal Station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Royal Observatory
4h 55m
£103–393

Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory by foot, train, subway, and bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Eltham Palace, 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 London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £22–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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