What is the cheapest way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory is to subway and fly and line 9 bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Science Museum and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Science Museum to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Royal Observatory via Thistle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Science Museum and Royal Observatory is 400 miles. The road distance is 372 miles.

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

The best way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Science Museum to Royal Observatory bus from?

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

Train or bus from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Science Museum to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Science Museum to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Science Museum to Royal Observatory is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Science Museum to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Science Museum to Royal Observatory - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Science Museum to Royal Observatory by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 19m
£22–78
Drive 369.9 mi
1. Drive from Science Museum to Royal Observatory369.9 mi
6h 49m
£91–131
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Cannon Street 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 5m
£86–259
Train via Russell Square Station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
8h 2m
£49–219
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 13m
£75–237
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 18m
£57–161
Subway, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Blackfriars station
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars 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 26m
£57–161
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from The Mound to Royal Observatory
4h 43m
£52–137
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Royal Observatory
5h 7m
£87–312
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 9 bus
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Cannon Street 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
5h
£98–334

Science Museum to Royal Observatory by foot, subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 397.7 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Science Museum, 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 15 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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