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 train and fly and line 9 bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 10m.

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 9 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £260.

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 Kingsground and arriving at Royal Observatory via New Cross Bus Garage, London Victoria and Thistle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Eltham Palace and Royal Observatory is 408 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 56m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 56m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £140 and takes 10h 39m.

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 3:15 PM in Eltham Palace and 4:15 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 55m to drive from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2495+ 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 56m
£81–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 39m
£25–136
Drive 383.8 mi
1. Drive from Eltham Palace to Royal Observatory383.8 mi
6h 55m
£94–136
Line 161 bus to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 2m
£86–258
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
8h 11m
£56–213
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 32m
£64–158
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 51m
£91–269
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 55m
£61–168
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 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 The Mound to Royal Observatory
5h 10m
£57–146
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 58m
£98–333

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

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.3 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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 hourly. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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