What is the cheapest way to get from London to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from London to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from London to Royal Observatory is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between London and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lady Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from London to Royal Observatory?

The distance between London and Royal Observatory is 396 miles. The road distance is 372.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from London to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from London to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Royal Observatory bus from?

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

Train or bus from London to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from London to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the London to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:20 AM in London and 4:20 AM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from London to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Royal Observatory is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from London to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

London to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£61–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 7m
£24–62
Drive 370 mi
1. Drive from London to Royal Observatorycar 370 mi
6h 54m
£89–128
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus
3h 48m
£84–236
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 20m
£50–200
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus
3h 48m
£83–260
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 24 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Watertoun Roadbus
4h 10m
£50–134
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 1m
£46–157
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 11m
£53–148
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 40m
£91–234

London to Royal Observatory by train, foot, and bus

196Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between London, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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