What is the cheapest way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Embankment Station and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Embankment Station 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 9h 3m.

How far is it from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Embankment Station and Royal Observatory is 401 miles. The road distance is 372.4 miles.

How do I travel from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Embankment Station to Royal Observatory bus from?

Embankment Station to Royal Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Train or bus from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Embankment Station to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Embankment Station to Royal Observatory is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2408+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Embankment Station to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Embankment Station 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 23m
£79–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 3m
£25–74
Drive 370.3 mi
1. Drive from Embankment Station to Royal Observatory370.3 mi
6h 52m
£93–134
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
£85–286
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 4m
£34–85
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Take the subway from Embankment 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 53m
£78–259
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
£45–149
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 10m
£51–178
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 15m
£44–181
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 47m
£103–414

Embankment Station to Royal Observatory by subway, train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Embankment Station, 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 £75–160 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 £21–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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